• More than 144,000 Texans sustain a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) each year. That's one every four minutes.
• More than 5,700 Texans are permanently disabled every year from a TBI, and an estimated 440,000 Texans (2% of the population) live with a disability caused by a TBI. (These figures do not include veterans or military service members.)

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Texas BIA reaches out to the community, helping those most in need

On April 25^th and 26^th, the Texas Brain Injury Alliance sponsored our 29^th annual statewide conference.  Attendees, presenters and vendors came from all over Texas, and some from out of state, to dialogue about brain injury.

The message, brought by brain injury professionals and survivors, was one of hope.  Brain injury survivors told their stories of struggle and triumph.  Researchers discussed the newest interventions and scientific findings.  Doctors, social workers, a wide variety of rehabilitation therapists and other professionals reviewed their own areas of expertise.

The conference brought about high energy discourse and heart warming connection.  More than one survivor commented to the organizers about how nice it was to hear other people speak about experiences similar to their own.

The Texas Brain Injury Alliance opened their doors allowing professionals, survivors, families and friends  to attend for free. They were able to sit in on the presentations, join in all meals and share their experiences within the brain injury community. The Texas Brain Injury Alliance is very proud of accomplishing their goal in this years conference by educating the public and advocating  for awareness.  This year’s event was most successful by allowing those who would not  have otherwise be able to attend join for two  days of learning and much needed support.

The Alliance has gotten positive feedback about the conference.  We would love to hear from you if you have feedback, or suggestions for next year’s conference.  We hope you can join us when we come together again.

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