Advancing Support and Awareness for Brain Injury Survivors
The Florida Statewide Brain Injury Advisory Board, established through a grant from the Administration for Community Living, continues its critical work in shaping policy and resources for brain injury survivors. This initiative, awarded to the University of Florida BRAIN Center and Brain Injury Florida in cooperation with the Florida Department of Health, aims to create a comprehensive framework to monitor, record, and raise awareness of brain injuries across the state.
Starting the Process
Shortly after the group’s establishment, a survey was established and made available to professionals, caregivers, and persons with lived experience of a brain injury to determine items that needed to be addressed to address the needs following the occurrence of a brain injury.
Meetings
The Board would meet virtually monthly to begin formulating the process of reviewing the data received through the survey and analyzing. As the data was analyzed, the key objectives and strategies to support Floridians impacted by brain injuries that need to be addressed by the Board were set.
In January 2025, the Board convened in person to discuss key elements from the survey. The process began to write the document to outline the State Plan’s primary goals.
State Plan Goals and Objectives
Three overarching objectives were presented to guide the development of the State Action Plan:
- Improve Quality of Life
- Create Education & Awareness
- Develop Service System Enhancements
The Florida Statewide Brain Injury Advisory Board remains committed to fostering an inclusive, well-supported system for brain injury survivors. Through continued collaboration and advocacy, the Board aims to drive meaningful change that enhances the quality of life for individuals affected by brain injuries throughout Florida.
