Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut (BIAC)

05/08/2026

💬 You don’t have to navigate brain injury alone.

BIAC Support Groups offer a welcoming space for survivors, caregivers, and families to connect, share, and grow together. Whether you’re looking for guidance, understanding, or simply a place to be heard, there’s a group for you.

✨ Why join?
• Build meaningful connections with others who understand
• Choose from virtual, in-person, or hybrid options
• Learn from experienced clinicians & lived experiences
• Gain confidence and communication skills
• Explore specialized groups like mindfulness, expressive arts & caregiver support

No matter where you are in your journey, support is here. 💙

05/06/2026

May is here, and so is our latest edition of Buzz! 🌼

Inside, you’ll find updates from our team, upcoming events, and helpful resources for brain injury survivors, caregivers, and our community.

We’re also sharing highlights, important announcements, and ways to stay connected this month.

Take a few minutes to catch up and see what’s new!

👉 Click here to read the May Buzz! https://conta.cc/41KPAK7

05/06/2026

After a life-changing brain injury, Amy Grant found strength in a simple truth from Vince Gill: take life one day at a time. 💛 Sometimes the biggest “reality check” is also the greatest source of healing.

Check out the story here.

05/04/2026

Care Partner Panel: Triumphs and Challenges - Free Webinar for You!
May 8th - 3 pm—4:30 pm Eastern Time

We are pleased to share an upcoming webinar on May 8 from the Brain Injury Hope Foundation’s Survivor Series.

This session features a panel of care partners who will share their real-life experiences—their challenges, successes, and the realities of supporting someone with a brain injury, including the importance of self-care.

These sessions offer valuable insights, education, and shared experiences for individuals, families, and professionals in the brain injury community. We encourage you to learn more and consider joining! Registration by May 6th Required: https://braininjuryhopefoundation.org/events/https://braininjuryhopefoundation.org/events

04/27/2026

Believe in the power of community! 🎉 A big thank you to Trinity College Neuroscience for hosting our Spring Social, Tunxis Grill for the delicious pizza and Moneta Moments Bakery for the lovely cupcakes🎉! We're already dreaming of our next unforgettable gathering! 💫

04/27/2026

How is technology changing brain injury rehabilitation?

In this interview, brain injury expert Erika Trovato of Burke Rehabilitation Hospital discusses how emerging technologies, interdisciplinary care, and stronger support for caregivers are helping improve recovery after brain injury.

Brain injury recovery doesn’t end when someone leaves the hospital. Ongoing rehabilitation, community support, and awareness all play an important role.

Erika Trovato, DO, MS, associate chief medical officer at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in New York, discusses interdisciplinary rehabilitation, emerging technologies, and the evolving focus on long-term outcomes and caregiver support in brain injury care.

04/23/2026

E-bike and scooter crashes are contributing to more brain injuries

A new study from NYU Langone Health highlights a growing public health concern: injuries from e-bikes and e-scooters are sending more people to the hospital with serious brain injuries.

Researchers found that these micromobility crashes are increasingly involving traumatic brain injury, hospitalizations, and even ICU-level care, affecting both riders and pedestrians.

As these devices become more common in our communities, the findings underscore the importance of helmet use, safer street design, and increased awareness for all road users.

Brain injury prevention is community prevention.

The growing use of electric bikes and scooters has caused a surge in brain and spine injuries among urban riders and pedestrians, an NYU Langone study found.

04/21/2026

This week is National Volunteer Week, and we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to the many volunteers who are at the very core of BIAC’s mission.

BIAC is made stronger every day by individuals who generously give their time, compassion, and lived experience to support others. Our network of support groups is led by dedicated professionals and family members/survivors who volunteer not just their time, but their understanding and empathy - helping others feel seen, heard, and supported on their journey. We are also deeply grateful for the volunteers who step forward throughout the year at events and in so many other meaningful ways, often quietly behind the scenes, but always making a lasting impact. Your kindness, commitment, and willingness to show up for others truly changes lives. We see you, we appreciate you, and we are profoundly grateful for each and every one of you.

Thank you for being the heart of BIAC.

04/20/2026

New research highlights something powerful: recovery from childhood traumatic brain injury (TBI) doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in the context of family.

Children who grow up in supportive, resilient family environments may face lower risks of long-term mental health challenges after a TBI. This reinforces what many of us already know: support systems matter. Strengthening families isn’t just helpful - it’s part of the recovery process.

A new study, published in JAMA Network Open, reveals that school-age children and adolescents with medically diagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI) have significantly higher rates of anxiety/depression, and strong family support and resilience helps alleviate some of it.

04/17/2026

It’s not “just a concussion.”

The long-term impact of repeated head injuries is bigger than we thought. New research shows that former college athletes with repeated head injuries reported slightly worse mental, physical, and cognitive health even 5 years after graduation
What changes would you like to see in sports safety?

Learn more here: https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/multiple-concussions-affect-brain-health-years-after-college-sports

04/15/2026

After a concussion from a ski Injury, Jessica Stratton woke up with the unexpected: she woke up the next day unable to talk, walk or eat.

“I’m grieving the person I was before the accident,” she says.

Once highly active, she now faces the challenges of slowing down and starting over.

Read more about her story here: https://people.com/woman-suffers-traumatic-brain-injury-after-ski-accident-exclusive-11917597



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