Brain Injury Association of Arizona

04/12/2026

We want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to Daryl Pereira and Samantha Smitte for stopping by this week to present “Getting Proficient with A.I. Fast” to our community. They helped us feel more comfortable and confident using A.I. safely for work, school, and research. If you missed it, catch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b6AZ4SQbE8

Their presentation is a timely reminder during National Volunteer Month that we all have talents and knowledge to share with our local nonprofits, which are facing unprecedented demand as they work to fill critical economic and social gaps.

04/09/2026

Celebrate , financial capability, and Autism Acceptance Month by joining the Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center and their partners for an empowering webinar on financial independence for people with disabilities. Hear from National Disability Institute’s ABLE National Resource Center (ABLE NRC) about recent updates to ABLE accounts and what they mean for individuals considering opening an account. The LEAD Center, a technical assistance provider funded by the Office of Disability Employment Policy, will highlight the Secure Your Financial Future toolkit, featuring financial literacy tools and resources designed to help all Americans, including individuals with disabilities, achieve greater financial stability at every stage of their employment journey. Plus, two ABLE ambassadors will share how using their ABLE accounts and the toolkit has helped them advance their independence within their communities.

More Information https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9B7JxJxqSg25hmk3loqGlg #/registration

04/07/2026

04/06/2026

Giddy up! It's time for our Weekly Roundup! Check out all of the fantastic events and updates! https://conta.cc/4vfvFjJ

04/06/2026

💙 REMINDER for our support group this week! 🤝

🖱️ Register online at https://biaaz.org/survivors-and-family/ (scroll to middle of the page)

❓📞 For more information or assistance registering, reach out to info@biaaz.org, call our Helpline at 888-500-9165 or text 520-310-3301

🙌🏾 Please consider supporting BIAAZ with a donation so that we can continue to offer vital resources and information like these support groups to the brain injury community. https://biaaz.org/donation/

04/04/2026

Arizona summers are brutal — and that heat can make life-saving medications like naloxone (Narcan) less effective.

If you carry naloxone in case of a friend or family member’s overdose, **do not leave it in the car** during the summer. Naloxone can begin to lose effectiveness when exposed to temperatures around 104°F, and parked cars in Arizona can easily reach 120°F or more within minutes.

Naloxone won’t become toxic if exposed to heat, but it may become less effective — and when someone is overdosing, effectiveness can mean the difference between life and death.

Naloxone typically has a shelf life of about two years when stored at room temperature. Make sure yours is stored properly and check expiration dates regularly.

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use after a brain injury, you are not alone. Contact the Brain Injury Association of Arizona for support, resources, and guidance.
Email: [info@biaaz.org](mailto:info@biaaz.org)
HELP LINE: (888) 500-9165
Addiction & opioid resources: https://biaaz.org/opioid-sud/

Learn more about naloxone storage and heat exposure here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8756371/

04/02/2026

Domestic violence doesn’t have one face—and neither do survivors.

📊 In the U.S., 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner violence.
📊 1 in 3 men experience some form of intimate partner violence in their lifetime.
🧠 Survivors often face hidden injuries—repeated trauma can lead to lasting brain injury and mental health impacts.

Men are survivors, too—often unseen, often unheard.

At BIAAZ, we recognize all survivors.
Every voice matters.

🔗 Learn more: https://ncadv.org/statistics

04/01/2026

Welcome, April! 🌷

From all of us at the Brain Injury Association of Arizona, we’re sending encouragement and hope to survivors, caregivers, and neuro professionals as we step into a new month.

April is a fresh beginning and a reminder that this can be a great month. Focus your energy, your time, and your love on what truly fills you up—whether that’s rest, connection, healing, purpose, or joy.

Thank you for all the ways you show up for yourselves and for one another. Here’s to a month of strength, support, and renewed hope. 💙

04/01/2026

At Glendale Community College

04/01/2026

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04/01/2026

Want to learn how to actually *use* AI instead of fighting with it?

Join us for **Build Your Skills: Getting Proficient with A.I. Fast**, a virtual event where you’ll learn practical tools, frameworks, and techniques to start using AI more effectively right away.

🗓 Tuesday, April 7, 2026 • 4 PM

👩‍💻 Virtual Event — Everyone is welcome

‼ Registration required (closes 4/7 at 10 AM)
👉 Register here: https://biaaz.org/event/build-your-skills/

This 60-minute session will cover real-world uses for AI, including voice-to-text, reminders, research help, and more. You can even submit questions or topics you’d like covered when you register!