March 17 is Brain Injury Awareness Day

March 17, 2010 by Lee Gaby

The Brain Injury Association of America has events scheduled from 10AM – 7:30PM today in Washington DC to raise awareness of Brain Injury Awareness Month. A briefing will take place at the Capitol Visitors Center titled, “From the Playground to the Pros: A Heads-Up on Concussion.”

“Founded in 1980, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is the leading national organization serving and representing individuals, families and professionals who are touched by a life-altering, often devastating, traumatic brain injury (TBI). Together with its network of more than 40 chartered state affiliates, as well as hundreds of local chapters and support groups across the country, the BIAA provides information, education and support to assist the 3.17 million Americans currently living with traumatic brain injury and their families.” – Brain Injury of America website