We Believe…

…brain injuries affect individuals of all ages and backgrounds and that dealing with the consequences of these injuries is a lifelong process. Individuals with brain injury and families need support, information and access to a range of treatment and rehabilitative resources. We can reduce the incidence of brain injury through education, prevention, increased public awareness and sound public policy.

We all have a personal responsibility to become educated, to create a safe environment and to behave responsibly to prevent injuries.

We Take Action…

...by providing leadership and support for a wide variety of projects and programs in resource coordination, prevention, education, advocacy and self determination.

Resource Coordination

Our resource specialists provide, free of charge, information,  educational materials, resource coordination, support and hope to individuals with brain injury and their families. Our Resource Center is open  Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm and by appointment. We maintain a lending library and publish guides such as The Maryland Directory of Brain Injury Resources, The Brain Injury Guidebook and LINKS, BIAM’s electronic newsletter.  BIAM provides Case Management Services and Provider Trainings throughout the State, for a fee.  In addition we assist with research dissemination and subject recruitment. Contact BIAM for more details.

 Prevention and Awareness Programs

BIAM organizes several events throughout the year to promote brain injury prevention and awareness.  We participate in many health care fairs, educational forums and community and school events. BIAM is proud to partner with the Brain Injury Outreach Councils in Baltimore City/County and Western Maryland.

Education Programs

Our educational programs include our Annual Two-day Education  Conference and the American Academy for the Certification of Brain Injury Specialists. We also conduct seminars and trainings for healthcare and disability professionals, school systems,  individuals with brain injury,  family members/caregivers, and the general public.

Self Determination

Our efforts include advocacy on local, state and

national levels.  BIAM holds four seats on the Maryland TBI Advisory Board and we have representation on many state and disability workgroups and taskforces.  We encourage and support the numerous Brain Injury Support  and Caregiver Groups around the state.