Brain Injury Florida (BIF) is grateful for the support of its complementary organizations who share the vision and mission of the organization to provide help, hope, and healing to thousands of Florida residents who have suffered brain injuries.
The MSKTC works closely with researchers in the 16 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model Systems to develop resources for people living with traumatic brain injuries and their supporters. These evidence-based materials are available in a variety of formats such as printable PDF documents, videos, and slideshows.
Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program
The Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program (BSCIP) administered by the Florida Department of Health, is a trust fund for the purpose of providing the cost of care for brain or spinal cord injuries as a payor of last resort to residents of this state. Services provided to clients may include: case management, acute care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, transitional living, assistive technology, home and vehicle modifications, nursing home transition facilitation, and long-term supports for survivors and families through contractual agreements with community-based agencies.
- Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Resource Guides
For more information about the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program Resource Center, contact 866-313-2940.Visit their website BSCIP
Brain Injury and Return to Work https://askjan.org/disabilities/Brain-Injury.cfm
The brain can incur several different types of injuries depending on the type, amount, and position of force impacting the head. The impact may affect one functional area of the brain, several areas, or all areas of the brain. These factors determine what types of accommodations are effective. JAN’s Accommodation Solutions: Executive Functioning Deficits is a publication detailing accommodations for individuals with limitations related to executive functioning. These ideas may be helpful in determining accommodations.
Stroke https://www.stroke.org/
Anoxic SAMHSA Advisory https://store.samhsa.
National Brain Tumor Society https://braintumor.org/
National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) unrelentingly invests in, mobilizes, and unites the brain tumor community to discover a cure, deliver effective treatments, and advocate for patients and caregivers.
Building on over 30 years of experience, we are the largest patient advocacy organization in the United States committed to curing brain tumors and improving the lives of patients and families. With thousands beside us, our collective voices and actions are a powerful force for progress.
Our donors, volunteers, advocates, and partners fuel our work and accelerate breakthroughs in brain tumor research. We will not stop until we defeat brain tumors — once and for all.