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Life After Traumatic Brain Injury: Understanding the Family’s Journey
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Tucson Marriott University Park
Tucson AZ

This is the first of a series of Regional Family Education Conferences. It is an opportunity for family members and caregivers of people with traumatic brain injury to learn more about brain injury and how it affects survivors and family members. It will also provide opportunities to get to know resources and service providers in the community.

This conference is designed for family members and caregivers of people with traumatic brain injury, and it is free. For more information and to register online, go to www.lifeaftertbi.com.

This event is sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of Arizona and the Arizona Governor’s Council on Spinal and Head Injuries.




Rays of Hope
6th Annual Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors and Family Conference
June 3, 2008
Glendale Civic Center
Glendale AZ

The 6th Annual Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors and Family conference will offer opportunities to learn about traumatic brain injury through community, legal, and educational resources.

Survivors, family members and community specialists will guide participants through the stages of living with a brain injury. The conference will offer four perspectives: Survivor, Family, Rights, and Community Resources.

This conference is designed for survivors, family members and caregivers of people with traumatic brain injury, and it is free. For more information and to register online, go to www.aztbiconf.com.

This event is sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of Arizona, the Arizona Center for Disability Law, and the Arizona Governor’s Council on Spinal and Head Injuries.

Spinal Cord Injury Symposia for Consumers, Families and Professionals

These events will take place during Spring and Fall 2008 in Tucson, Flagstaff, Prescott, and Phoenix. Dates will be announced soon. Call 602-239-5929 or email micaela @azspinal.org for more information.

Conference Highlights:
Urban American Disability Summit

The 4th Annual Urban American Disability Summit took place March 19, 2008 in Phoenix. The one-day gathering focused on meeting the needs of Native people with disabilities and their families.

Highlights included an opening session featuring two leading Indian Health Service practitioners, Don J. Davis, Director, and Keith Longie, Deputy Director, Indian Health Service, Phoenix Area. The program also included presentations on rehabilitation, social security and continuing education, as well as other topics.

Sponsors included Arizona Bridge to Independent Living, Arizona Governor’s Council on Spinal and Head Injuries, Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration, Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council, ASSIST to Independence, Center for American Indian Rehabilitation, City of Phoenix Tribal Outreach, Clear Path, Gila River Indian Community, Life Development Institute, Native Health, Navajo Nation Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services, and Social Security Administration.