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The Brain Injury
Association of Illinois (BIA of IL) is a not-for-profit,
statewide membership organization comprised of people with brain
injuries, family members, friends and professionals. BIA of IL
is part of a network of brain injury associations across the
United States, and is a subsidiary of the national Brain Injury
Association, Inc. (BIA) which was founded in 1980. The BIA of IL
is the only organization in Illinois serving individuals with
TBI, their families and professionals who treat them and is
dedicated to providing information, advocacy, and support.
This is
accomplished through:
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Acting as an
information and resource clearinghouse
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Sponsoring
annual educational programming
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Facilitation of
statewide support groups
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Hosting adult
and pediatric recreational camps
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Actively
participating in legislative advocacy
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Fostering
prevention awareness
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Encouraging
research.
Our intention is to
assist in developing communication channels between families and
professionals in a way that; improves relationships and
cooperation, enhances team work and helps reduce the possibility
for future resentments through proper communication.
In this new era of
managed care and organizational changes, agencies search for
viable options for their patients due to decreased resources,
lengths of stay, and changing family structures. BIA of IL feels
collaboration is critical for effective service delivery.
Therefore, BIA of IL coalesces with local, state and national
organizations to consistently lead Illinois into providing
quality, affordable and accessible services to people with brain
injuries and their families.
CONTACT INFO:
MAIL:
Brain Injury Association of Illinois
P.O. Box 64420
Chicago, IL 60664-0420
E-Mail
General Info:
info@biail.org
PHONE:
312-726-5699
800-699-6443
(available nationwide)
FAX:
312-630-4011
OUR OFFICERS
Founder:
Irene
Pedersen
Executive Director:
Philicia L.
Deckard
Board of
Directors
Ginny Lazzara,
Chair
Dawn Wentar-Henry, Vice Chair
James Cantelupe, Treasurer
Roger Weitz, Secretary
Whitney Arado
Bill Baumann
Erika Bochnak
Mary Coers
Jerry Doran
Mark Doyle
Nelson Escobar, MD
Maurice Harris
Bob Love
Diana Nawrocki
Mary Kay Reed
Lexi Rickelman
Michael Staab, LL.M
Jeanne Warp
Honorary
Board Members
Michael
Gelbort, Ph.D.
Mary Halper
Doug Koltun, MD
Donald J. Nolan, J.D.
Jim Plapp
Marvel Vena
James Young, MD
Larry Zachary, MD
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Brain Injury Association of Illinois
P.O. Box 64420
Chicago, IL 60664-0420
Phones: 312-726-5699 or
800-699-6443 Fax:312-630-4011 |
