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Site description: Information and resources about the causes, costs and living with a spinal cord injury.
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| Previous 10 | QuadsRus.com | http://quadsrus.com QuadsRus.com | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury An online resource for people living with quadriplegia. Information on travel, products, and career opportunities. |
| Previous | Full Circle Foundation | http://www.fullcirclefoundation.com Full Circle Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury Dedicated to finding a cure for spinal cord injuries and establishing a rehabilitation clinic. Go-kart racing events raise awareness and bring hope to those paralyzed. |
| Random 1 | Gentner | http://www.gentnerals.com Gentner | Top/Business/Healthcare/Products_and_Services/Disability/Hearing_and_Listening_Aids Manufactures assistive listening devices such as amplified audio for hearing impaired people. |
| Random 2 | Architectural Services Inc. | http://www.asiarchitects.com/ Architectural Services Inc. | Top/Business/Construction_and_Maintenance/Design/Architects/Multi-Discipline/North_America/United_States/Ohio Amlin firm specializing in church and religious facilities but also offering services for commercial, industrial, restaurant, medical office and residential projects. |
| Random 3 | Azienda Sanitaria di Bressanone | http://www.as-bressanone.it/ Azienda Sanitaria di Bressanone | Top/World/Italiano/Regionale/Europa/Italia/Trentino-Alto_Adige/Provincia_di_Bolzano/Salute Collegamenti alle strutture ospedaliere locali, informazioni sulla medicina preventiva, servizi territoriali nei 20 comuni. |
| Random 4 | Crohns/IBS Message Board and Chat | http://members4.boardhost.com/CrohnsChat/ Crohns/IBS Message Board and Chat | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Intestinal/Inflammatory_Bowel_Disease/Support_Groups No registration or password required, just post your question or comment. |
| Random 5 | Hair Loss Helpline | http://www.hairlosshelpline.com/ Hair Loss Helpline | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Hair_Loss Provides a general overview, the causes, how to prevent it and treatments. Includes black hair basics, good grooming and care, and resources. |
| Next | Spinal Cord Injury Information Pages | http://www.sci-info-pages.com/ Spinal Cord Injury Information Pages | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury Resources for quadriplegics, paraplegics and caregivers. Includes sections on bowel, bladder and skin management, autonomic dysreflexia and other health issues. |
| Next 10 | Sexuality and Spinal Cord Injury | http://www.ed.gov/pubs/AmericanRehab/spring97/sp9707.html Sexuality and Spinal Cord Injury | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research Provides a basic review of what is known about sexual functioning after spinal cord injury and the impact on patients. |
| Random 1 | World of Middle Eastern Dance | http://bellydancingazizi.com World of Middle Eastern Dance | Top/Arts/Performing_Arts/Dance/Middle_Eastern/Teachers_and_Performers/United_States/Florida Studio in Orlando, Florida. Director Azizi is instructor and choreogapher. Includes her biography, video and contact information. |
| Random 4 | Diabetic Neuropathy | http://www.ion.ucl.ac.uk/library/patient/diabetic.htm Diabetic Neuropathy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Diabetic_Neuropathies A description of this disorder from Medline National Library of Medicine. |
| Random 4 | Calgary Ballroom & Country Western Dance | http://www.centralhome.com/ballroomcountry/ Calgary Ballroom & Country Western Dance | Top/Arts/Performing_Arts/Dance/Ballroom/Where_to_Dance Calgary ballroom and country western dance, history of dance, competitions, local dances, work shops and Calgary Information and links. |
| Next 70 | CareCure Community | http://carecure.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic CareCure Community | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Support_Groups Forums provide information on spinal cord injury care, caregiving, cure, funding, research, and trials. Get questions answered by spinal cord researcher Wise Young, MD, PhD. |
| Previous 70 | Headway Victoria - Australia | http://www.headwayvictoria.org.au/ Headway Victoria - Australia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations/Headway_Branches A community based non-profit group. Offers information, support and resources. |
| Next 170 | National Library of Medicine: GALC | http://www.nlm.nih.gov/cgi/jablonski/syndrome_cgi?term=galactocerebrosidase+(GALC)+deficiency&field=name National Library of Medicine: GALC | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Brain_Diseases/Metabolic/Galactosemia The alternate names, a summary and list of major features of galactocerebrosidase deficiency. |
| Previous 170 | Missouri TeleRehabilitation Training Program | http://www.telerehab.net/ Missouri TeleRehabilitation Training Program | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Joint effort to promote access to appropriate behavioral health care in rural communities. |
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| Previous 270 | PSP Pathology Case | http://path.upmc.edu/cases/case238.html PSP Pathology Case | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Movement_Disorders/Progressive_Supranuclear_Palsy Clinical history, specimens and microscopic description. |
| Other resource N0 | NORD: Progressive Supranuclear Palsy | http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Progressive%20Supranuclear%20Palsy NORD: Progressive Supranuclear Palsy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Movement_Disorders/Progressive_Supranuclear_Palsy Information from the National Organization for Rare Disorders about progressive supranuclear palsy. |
| Other resource N1 | The Parkinson's Institute - Progressive Supernuclear Palsy | http://www.parkinsonsinstitute.org/movement_disorders/progressive_supranuclear.html The Parkinson's Institute - Progressive Supernuclear Palsy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Movement_Disorders/Progressive_Supranuclear_Palsy Good description of PSP and associated disorders. |
| Other resource N2 | Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Webforum | http://neuro-mancer.mgh.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/forumdisplay.cgi?action=topics&number=77&SUBMIT=Go Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Webforum | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Movement_Disorders/Progressive_Supranuclear_Palsy Webfroum hosted by MGH (updated version). Anonymous posts. Not moderated. |
| Other resource N3 | eMedicine Health - Progressive Supranuclear Palsy | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/42135-1.asp eMedicine Health - Progressive Supranuclear Palsy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Movement_Disorders/Progressive_Supranuclear_Palsy Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of PSP, a rare degenerative disease of the brain. |
| Other resource N4 | NCBI Genes and Diseases | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/disease/Ess_tremor.html NCBI Genes and Diseases | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Movement_Disorders/Essential_Tremor An article about essential tremors, what they are, the causes and drugs available for treatment. |
| Other resource N5 | International Rett Syndrome Association | http://www.rettsyndrome.org/ International Rett Syndrome Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Rett_Syndrome Information about Rett Syndrome and the IRSA. |
| Other resource N6 | Rett Syndrome Association (UK) | http://www.rettsyndrome.org.uk/ Rett Syndrome Association (UK) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Rett_Syndrome The Rett Syndrome Association UK, a registered charity, is dedicated to the support of girls and women, together with their families and carers, suffering from this complex neurological disorder, which affects them throughout their lives. Sufferers are profoundly and multiply disabled. |
| Other resource N7 | Rett Syndrome | http://www.isn.net/~jypsy/rett.htm Rett Syndrome | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Rett_Syndrome Diagnostic information, stories and links. |
| Other resource N8 | National Institutes of Health | http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/rett_doc.htm National Institutes of Health | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Rett_Syndrome Information in Rett Syndrome, treatment and prognosis. |
| Other resource N9 | The Sarah Varon Foundation for Rett Research | http://www.sarahvaronfoundation.org/ The Sarah Varon Foundation for Rett Research | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Rett_Syndrome A family dedicated to finding a cure for Rett Sydrome. Find announcements, photos, and an overview of the disease. |
| Other resource N10 | Idaho Mountain Express | http://www.mtexpress.com/1998/10-14-98/rett.htm Idaho Mountain Express | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Rett_Syndrome/Personal_Pages Local mom hopes to educate others about Retts Syndrome. |
| Other resource N11 | Rebekah's Rett Syndrome | http://www.angelfire.com/grrl/rebekahspage/index.htm Rebekah's Rett Syndrome | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Rett_Syndrome/Personal_Pages Personal story of Rebekah through 3 years of tests, diagnosis, and finally news of the gene being found. |
| Other resource N12 | Living With Rett Syndrome | http://members.tripod.com/~conniecoughlin/livingwrs.html Living With Rett Syndrome | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Rett_Syndrome/Personal_Pages Connie's story with information and links. |
| Other resource N13 | Kimbo's Korner | http://www.rettangels.org/members/kimberly Kimbo's Korner | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Rett_Syndrome/Personal_Pages Story of a young woman living with Rett Syndrome. Many pictures and links. |
| Other resource N14 | Traumatic Brain Injury Survival Guide | http://www.tbiguide.com/ Traumatic Brain Injury Survival Guide | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury Information, for survivors and their families, provided on the honor system from Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr. Glen Johnson. Topics include signs of a brain injury, coping with common problems, and dealing with doctors. |
| Other resource N15 | Anatomy of a Head Injury | http://www.ahs.uwaterloo.ca/~cahr/headfall.html Anatomy of a Head Injury | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury Causes, symptoms and assessment of brain injuries. |
| Other resource N16 | Perspectives Network On-Line | http://www.tbi.org/ Perspectives Network On-Line | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury Brain injury resources including detailed links, multiple language FAQS, diagrams and tools, on-line newsletter and article archives. |
| Other resource N17 | Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Center | http://www.braininjuryresources.org Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury Working to raise awareness of TBI's effect on society, and provide easily accessible information and support for survivors, their loved ones, and the professionals who work on their behalf. |
| Other resource N18 | NARIC Databases: Brain Injuries | http://www.naric.com/search/t04.html NARIC Databases: Brain Injuries | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury Introduction to resources available from the National Rehabilitation Information Center. |
| Other resource N19 | NINDS Traumatic Brain Injury Information | http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/tbi_doc.htm NINDS Traumatic Brain Injury Information | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury Fact sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Contents include definition, treatment methods, prognosis, current research projects, and references. |
| Other resource N20 | Services and Supports for Persons with Brain Injury | http://www.unc.edu/depts/recreate/crds/SSPBI/index.html Services and Supports for Persons with Brain Injury | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury From the University of North Carolina -- Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies. Project designed to enable individuals with brain injury to decrease social isolation and loneliness, strengthen community living skills, and increase the skills needed to participate in inclusive recreation opportunities. |
| Other resource N21 | Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) | http://www.athealth.com/Practitioner/Newsletter/FPN_4_2.html Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury @Health.com's newsletter dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of TBIs. |
| Other resource N22 | Brain Injury Research Center | http://www.braininjuryresearch.org/ Brain Injury Research Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury A database of research and educational materials designed for people with TBI, their families, and professionals. Item description gives short synopsis, target audience, media format, cost, language, and where it can be obtained. |
| Other resource N23 | Traumatic Brain Injury Fact Sheet | http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/pubs/TBI.htm Traumatic Brain Injury Fact Sheet | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury A booklet prepared by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Covers treatment, research, symptoms, rehabilitation, types of brain injury, and resources. |
| Other resource N24 | The Brain Injury Recovery Network | http://www.tbirecovery.org/ The Brain Injury Recovery Network | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury Dedicated to helping victims and families of brain and other serious injuries. Information, tips, and advice provided by people who have been through the same experience. |
| Other resource N25 | Family Caregiver Alliance Fact Sheet | http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/content_node.jsp?nodeid=579&expandnodeid=386 Family Caregiver Alliance Fact Sheet | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury Offers an overview of head injury, its effects, prognosis and treatment. |
| Other resource N26 | eMedicine Health - Dementia in Head Injury | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/38577-1.asp eMedicine Health - Dementia in Head Injury | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of dementia after a brain trauma. |
| Other resource N27 | BrainHelp | http://www.brainhelp.co.uk BrainHelp | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury Addressing the challenges faced as a result of brain haemorrhage or injury. Using streaming technology and other technologies, offers the following services; interactive chat, forums, Web advice, links to interesting sites, and a relaxation room. |
| Other resource N28 | CARE-TBI | http://www.lsoft.com/scripts/wl.exe?SL1=CARE-TBI&H=LISTSERV.TBINET.ORG CARE-TBI | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Mailing_Lists A general list for parents, spouses or other family members who take care of a person with a brain injury. Professional caregivers are also welcome. Offers information on subscribing as well as an archive of past postings. |
| Other resource N29 | TBI-SURV | http://www.lsoft.com/scripts/wl.exe?SL1=TBI-SURV&H=LISTSERV.TBINET.ORG TBI-SURV | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Mailing_Lists ABI/TBI Survivors Support Group provides subscription instructions and archives of past posts. |
| Other resource N30 | BI-CHILD-L | http://www.lsoft.com/scripts/wl.exe?SL1=BI-CHILD-L&H=LISTSERV.TBINET.ORG BI-CHILD-L | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Mailing_Lists ABI/TBI Brain Injured Children Support list is for parents or other family members who take care of children with a Brain Injury. Includes subscribing instructions and an archive of past postings. |
| Other resource N31 | Center for Comprehensive Services | http://www.ccs-rehab.com/ Center for Comprehensive Services | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Post acute brain injury rehabilitation facility serving individuals in a residential, day-treatment, or outpatient setting. Programs include neuro-rehabilitation, neuro-behavioral training, supported living, community re-entry, personal intervention, |
| Other resource N32 | Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust | http://www.birt.co.uk/ Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Provides post-acute holistic treatment and support through long-term rehabilitation facilities, transitional living units, supported housing, and community outreach services throughout the UK. |
| Other resource N33 | The Centre for Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Development | http://www.b-i-r-d.org.uk The Centre for Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Development | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs BIRD offers a pioneering treatment approach to those suffering from all forms of brain injury, and with persons having minor central nervous system dysfunctions. |
| Other resource N34 | Cognitive Rehabilitation and Family Support Services (CRAFSS) | http://www.crafss.org/ Cognitive Rehabilitation and Family Support Services (CRAFSS) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs A post-TBI facility located in Palm Harbor, Florida offering residential, outpatient, and home-based therapies as well as supportive living and employment programs. A recreational component is available along with training in safety, mobility, communication, interpersonal relations, and home management. |
| Other resource N35 | Brain-Net, Development of Brain Injured Children | http://www.btinternet.com/~brain.net/ Brain-Net, Development of Brain Injured Children | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Aimed at improving the quality of life of brain injured children, by training their parents in the knowledge and expertise of specialized techniques, and providing ongoing support to enable them to help their children overcome the disabilities limiting their potential. |
| Other resource N36 | Vista Centre | http://www.vistacentre.ca/ Vista Centre | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Located in Ottawa, Canada, the Centre provides residential and supported independent living programs to adults who have sustained a TBI. Includes information about the programs, admission criteria, and facts about brain injuries and occupational outlooks. |
| Other resource N37 | Jodi House | http://www.jodihouse.org/ Jodi House | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs A nonprofit corporation established to provide rehabilitation services through recreational and social activities to adults with acquired brain injury in Santa Barbara County. |
| Other resource N38 | Hickok Center For Brain Injury | http://www.hickokcenter.org/ Hickok Center For Brain Injury | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Clubhouse program where members work together to re-build skills, gain confidence, and form new relationships. Allows individuals to work on their own pre-vocational interests at their own pace. Provides social support, recreational activities, and exercise equipment. |
| Other resource N39 | RAC Brain Injury | http://www.racneurorehab.com/ RAC Brain Injury | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Provides rehabilitation in the Chicago Area including post acute outpatient and day treatment programs, community-based rehabilitation for children and adults with a TBI, ABI, or SCI. |
| Other resource N40 | Community Transitions | http://www.brainrehab.org/ Community Transitions | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Offers services which bridge the gap between traditional rehabilitation therapy and a successful return to community living. Includes cognitive training, daily living skills, vocational training, and counseling for people with brain injury. Located in Rapid City, South Dakota. |
| Other resource N41 | Center for Brain Injury Rehabilitation - C.RE.CER | http://www.neurocrecer.com/ Center for Brain Injury Rehabilitation - C.RE.CER | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Specializes in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and holistic rehabilitation of brain injury sequels. Located in Spain, the team of specialists in neurology, neuropsychology, psychotherapy, and physical, occupational, and speech therapy offer international consultations for special cases. Spanish and English versions available. |
| Other resource N42 | Kampfe Management Services | http://www.kampfemanagement.com/ Kampfe Management Services | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs A community based re-entry program focused on providing cognitive retraining for traumatically-brain injured adults. Serving the Pacific Northwest. |
| Other resource N43 | Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute of Ontario | http://www.nrio.com/ Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute of Ontario | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Provides neuromotor and physiotherapy rehabilitation to individuals with motor impairments following brain injury or other neurologic conditions. Offers adult and pediatric clinics and community based programs. |
| Other resource N44 | Transitional Learning Center at Galveston | http://www.tlcrehab.org/ Transitional Learning Center at Galveston | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Providing post-acute brain injury rehabilitation through physical, mental, emotional, and social therapies in a residential setting. Addresses all aspects of daily life through individualized treatment programs and functional therapy. |
| Other resource N45 | MENTOR ABI Group | http://nj.thementornetwork.com/state/index.asp MENTOR ABI Group | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Rehabilitative and support services for persons in New Jersey and the metropolitan New York areas with acquired brain injury. NeuroBehavioral Rehabilitation, supervised or supportive living, and therapeutic structured day programs are offered. |
| Other resource N46 | Acquired Brain Injury Service (ARBIAS) | http://www.arbias.org.au/ Acquired Brain Injury Service (ARBIAS) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs A specialist, non-government agency providing a range of services to people with acquired brain injury, predominately caused by alcohol or other substances. Aims to assist people disabled through acquired brain injury to live and function to their full potential in the community. |
| Other resource N47 | Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute (NRI) at Brookhaven Hospital | http://www.traumaticbraininjury.net Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute (NRI) at Brookhaven Hospital | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Offers multiple mid- and long-term programs and services for adults age 18 and older with a primary diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury or other acquired neurological problem. |
| Other resource N48 | Central Okanagan Brain Injury Society | http://www.cobis.org/ Central Okanagan Brain Injury Society | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Services include case management, family support, advocacy, public education, career counseling, work experience, job placement, job coaching and long term followup to TBI/ABI survivors in British Columbia. |
| Other resource N49 | Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program | http://www.faast.org/bscip/ Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations The Florida Department of Health offers acute care, in-patient and outpatient rehabilitation, transitional living services, adaptive equipment, home modifications, and other services necessary for community reintegration. The BSCIP also provides public information, prevention, education and research programs. |
| Other resource N50 | Traumatic Brain Injury Technical Assistance Center | http://www.tbitac.org/ Traumatic Brain Injury Technical Assistance Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Established to help states develop programs that improve access to health and services for individuals with TBI and their families. Offers guidance, assessments, training, resource materials, technical assistance, and an annual conference. Administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau. |
| Other resource N51 | Oregon Brain Injury Resource Network (OBIRN) | http://www.tr.wou.edu/tbi/ Oregon Brain Injury Resource Network (OBIRN) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations A statewide resource center improving access to Brain Injury information. Offers resource and literature databases, family advocacy, educational consultants, and a bibliography. A library and newsletter are available to members. |
| Other resource N52 | Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association | http://www.sfn.saskatoon.sk.ca/health/shia/ Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations A non-profit group providing support, information sharing, public information and awareness. The SBIA works as an advocacy group committed to enhancing the quality of life for survivors and their families and to educate the public on safety and prevention. |
| Other resource N53 | National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA) | http://www.nashia.org/ National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Assisting state government in promoting partnerships and building systems to meet the needs of individuals with brain injury and their families. Offers documents, fact sheets, information about state and federal programs, and an event calendar. |
| Other resource N54 | Violence and Brain Injury Institute | http://www.vbii.org/ Violence and Brain Injury Institute | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Working toward the prevention of brain injuries through raising awareness about the causes of brain injury, and reducing the incidence of violent behavior that often results in brain injury. |
| Other resource N55 | Cafe Plus | http://www.dreamscape.com/cafeplus/ Cafe Plus | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Coffee shop for survivors of a head-injury to help combat feelings of isolation and assist in re-connecting socially and making friendships. Located in East Syracuse, New York. |
| Other resource N56 | Alabama Head Injury Foundation | http://www.ahif.org/ Alabama Head Injury Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Provides support, referrals, recreation, resources, advocacy, community education, housing assistance, and information about events and meetings. |
| Other resource N57 | Governor's Task Force on Traumatic Brain Injury | http://www.sherrystock.com/gtftbi/GTFTBI_index.html Governor's Task Force on Traumatic Brain Injury | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Members resources, minutes, meeting times, and surveys. Also provides tasks to review, analyze, and recommend changes in Oregon's response, programs, and policies for TBI survivors and their families. |
| Other resource N58 | The Wayne Howard Trust | http://www.thewaynehowardtrust.co.uk/ The Wayne Howard Trust | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations The provision of advice, information, and financial assistance for the purchase of adaptive equipment and specialized treatment for persons in England who have suffered a brain injury, their families, and carers. |
| Other resource N59 | Brain Injury Association of Arkansas | http://www.brainassociation.org/ Brain Injury Association of Arkansas | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations/Brain_Injury_Association_Chapters Provides information and support for persons with a brain injury and their families through prevention, research, education and advocacy. Several support groups are offered across the state. |
| Other resource N60 | Brain Injury Association of Texas | http://www.biatx.org/ Brain Injury Association of Texas | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations/Brain_Injury_Association_Chapters Provides support and instructional services to survivors and their families. Offers online forum, statewide support group information, literature order form, and a newsletter for members. |
| Other resource N61 | Brain Injury Association of East Texas | http://www.homestead.com/etbraininjuryassociation/ Brain Injury Association of East Texas | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations/Brain_Injury_Association_Chapters Site includes information regarding meeting dates and times for both survivors and caregivers as well as links to other TBI sites. |
| Other resource N62 | Headway Cardiff | http://bale.tony.tripod.com/Website/ Headway Cardiff | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations/Headway_Branches Based in Cardiff, UK, this group provides a vital stepping-stone for head injured people in South Wales after discharge from hospital. |
| Other resource N63 | Headway Rotherham | http://www.headwayrotherham.co.uk/ Headway Rotherham | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations/Headway_Branches Aims to give help and information to sufferers, carers and families. Offers support groups, social events, computer classes, care-giver training, and a newsletter. |
| Other resource N64 | Headway Victoria - Australia | http://www.headwayvictoria.org.au/ Headway Victoria - Australia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations/Headway_Branches A community based non-profit group. Offers information, support and resources. |
| Other resource N65 | Margot Anderson Brain Restoration Foundation | http://www.brainrestoration.com/ Margot Anderson Brain Restoration Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Research Advancing clinical research for the restoration and rehabilitation of brain function after brain injury, spinal cord damage, stroke, paralysis, Alzheimer and Parkinson disease. |
| Other resource N66 | Head Injury Center | http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/tbilab/ Head Injury Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Research Conducts research towards discovery and development of new therapies to encourage repair and regeneration of the injured brain. |
| Other resource N67 | UAB Injury Control Research Center | http://www.uab.edu/icrc UAB Injury Control Research Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Research Rehabilitation following traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, severe burn or intra-articular fracture. Research in biomechanics, prevention and acute care. Located in Birmingham, Alabama. |
| Other resource N68 | TBI Chat | http://tbichat.org/ TBI Chat | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Support_Groups Pictures, stories, poem gallery, discussion boards, question of the week, TBI and ABI resources, and chatrooms are available for survivors of acquired or traumatic brain injury and their caregivers. |
| Other resource N69 | The Brain Injury Information Network | http://www.tbinet.org/ The Brain Injury Information Network | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Support_Groups Providers of several listserv and email support groups on brain injuries and related conditions for survivors and caregivers. Also offers an online chat room. |
| Other resource N70 | Brain Injury Association Network (BIAN) | http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bian/ Brain Injury Association Network (BIAN) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Support_Groups Virtual community comprised of survivors, family members, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. |
| Other resource N71 | New To Medical Science Brain Damage Psychogenically Dismissed. | http://www.newtoscience.com New To Medical Science Brain Damage Psychogenically Dismissed. | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages Caused by nervous exhaustion and mind drugs. Affects the senses, muscles, mind, speech and emotions. Autobiographical case history of misdiagnosed Stephen Cattier. |
| Other resource N72 | Typo's Tea | http://typostea.tripod.com/ Typo's Tea | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages Memorial for "Typo" who died May, 2001. A place for people to share their memories with Typo's family and hopefully receive comfort for their grief. Includes Typo quotes, memorial, tea poll, traumatic brain injury links, survivor pages, and FAQ. |
| Other resource N73 | Surviving Brain Injury | http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/7713 Surviving Brain Injury | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages I was 29yrs old my DOA was 6-29-94 I was in a coma for 3 1/2 weeks. My inspired true stories at the worst/lowest time in my life. |
| Other resource N74 | Harold Kennel Information | http://geocities.com/haroldkennel/ Harold Kennel Information | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages Personal site with proof that hope exists for coma and closed head injury patients. (Formerly called Coma Recovery) |
| Other resource N75 | Parents Connected By Head Injury and Jesus Christ | http://www.ChristianParentsConnectedByHeadInjury.faithweb.com/ Parents Connected By Head Injury and Jesus Christ | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages Offers a message board and links to a couple of other Christian related sites. |
| Other resource N76 | My Son Robert | http://robby_schifferns.tripod.com/mysonrobert/ My Son Robert | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages A mother built this site for her son after he suffered from a TBI and is now in a coma. Learn about his life before and after, and follow links to sites where people can get more information. |
| Other resource N77 | BJ's Closet | http://www.bjscloset.org/ BJ's Closet | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages A survivor provides links to information about TBI, symptoms, drug searches, herbal treatment, physical and emotional therapy, and recovery possibilities. Also gives a background on her life and interests. |
| Other resource N78 | One Step Closer | http://www.debramoretta.com/ One Step Closer | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages In February 2002, Debra Moretta, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Two days after completing chemotherapy treatments something went horribly wrong. Today Debra and her family are battling with the effects of a TBI. Prayers are requested to aide Debra in her recovery. (Page does not work with many versions of Netscape.) |
| Other resource N79 | Losing the Physical Self | http://www.anita.org.uk/ Losing the Physical Self | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages A Blog following Anita's recovery from brain injury for medical reference or to follow an individual's life journey. |
| Other resource N80 | TBI and SCI Projects | http://www.tbi-sci.org/ TBI and SCI Projects | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury Home page for the federally-funded spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury model system projects. |