Kahrmann Consumer Advocacy Coalition (KCAC)

Members of the NBIF met to discuss future plans, meeting our mission to grow, moving into a new location to meet our need...as we continue to grow.

Important to this discussion was the positive collaborations we have made over the past few years and the desire to nurture these connections, joining with others to advocate for choice, equality, and independence in our lives.

Informing the group of the efforts of the KCAC in the past several months, of who and what this kind of advocacy represents ~ and will mean now and in the future, inspired members of the NBIF to want to join their voices in unison and support of, for, and with others that have joined the coalition.

Click here--> Kahrmann Consumer Advocacy Coalition (KCAC) on Facebook

Utica Center for Development

The Central New York Center for Veterans
Veteran's services in upstate New York have not been able to keep up with the increasingly high demand that has been placed upon them. Utica Center for Development Inc. ( UCD ) is in the process of creating a resourceful, one stop facility in Utica for veterans residing throughout Central New York. Read More...

Doctors study link between combat and brain disease | Stars and Stripes

The California neuropathologist who discovered damage in the brains of former professional football players has found similar damage in the brain of a deceased Vietnam veteran — a potentially groundbreaking finding that suggests combat troops who suffer head trauma might be susceptible to a degenerative brain disease. Read more...

Holiday Party

Holiday Party - And Here's...Joey

NBIF Wrapping @ Barnes & Noble

Stop by and see us:

Fri, Dec 18th 5-9
Sat, Dec 19th 1-5
Sun, Dec 20th 1-5

NBIF Visits the Wonderland of Lights

A great time had by all. Thank you RCIL!


The Wonderland of Lights is one of RCIL's signature fundraising events, not to mention one of the most popular family outings in the region during this season. Stop by and check out the spectacular light show.
http://www.wonderlandoflights.org

A Big Thank You

Thanks to all that supported NBIF’s Gas Card(s) Fundraiser. Your time, dedication and donations are very much appreciated.

Harvest Dinner

NBIF @ Veterans Expo

Thank you to all that represented the NBIF at this event. Special thanks to James for coordinating the event and sharing his most special day. Happy B-Day Jim! The NBIF loves you.

Halloween Party 09

NBIF Social Group

Beyond the Invisible (part 1) Brain Injury Association of NY Military Veterans Project

This is part 1 of a project that really allows you to see and feel the testimony of our troops and their families. Please see BRAIN INJURY TRAINING on the left side of this page for the video project in it entirety.

The NBIF celebrates @ The Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL).

RCIL has extended a warm welcome and is allowing us to meet at their Dorothy Smith Center for Advocacy location until our new location is ready. Thank you to RCIL for sharing their space and making it a place that brings the community together.

NBIF Smiles

Thank you to The Pythian Foundation

The NBIF thanks the Pythian Foundation for their support and generous donation. Our members are made up of a diverse group with many ties to the community. One of our members belongs to the Pythian Club and never misses an opportunity to share NBIF’s mission. Collaboration and communication is key for any nonprofit that wishes to help others and get involved with the betterment of society in general. This sharing and joining makes each organization’s mission stronger. We look forward to our continued relationship with the Pythian Foundation, as well as building many more long lasting relationships.

Mount Sinai Seeks Participants for Facebook Study

How much do you know about Facebook? Would you be willing to answer a few questions about how familiar and interested you are in using Facebook?

The Brain Injury Research Center at Mount Sinai is conducting a research study to explore how often people with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) use Facebook. The research will include participants over 18 years old, and have sustained a TBI. Interested participants will be invited to access and complete an online survey. The survey is anonymous and takes about 5-10 minutes to complete. There is no compensation for participation.

You can access a survey online by clicking here.

ADA Celebration 2009

Support From One Of Our Jr. Members – Touching

The NBIF Jr. members are an important part of what we do. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated youth group that helps with spreading awareness to our communities. Hats off to the parents that involve their children in what will be the betterment of the future. Thanks to Paddy and all other Jr. members.

Below is just a clip of the full advertisement…

PADDY'S CHARITABLE YARD, LEMONADE AND BAKE SALE!

Please support Patrick (Paddy). He is an amazing 10 year old who has realized the value of living simply while helping others. This sale was his idea and so was his pledge to donate 25% of the proceeds to the National Brain Injury Foundation. What an opportunity to meet an extraordinary young man who makes good choices and GREAT lemonade!

NBIF to Participate in ADA Celebration

Host: Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL)
For details see above “NBIF Agenda and Special Events."

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Celebration.

The ADA was signed into law on July 26th 1990.
Celebrate the anniversary of that signing through community awareness and education.

Music, speakers and entertainment throughout the event…

RCIL envisions a world in which everyone, regardless of ability, lives in the most integrated and independent setting possible and has the opportunity to contribute to the economical, political and social life in our community.

Please join us on July 24th.

“Your TBI Story” by BrainLine.org

BrainLine.org is a great TBI resource.
The “Your TBI Story” is on their Facebook page, which has over 1500 members. People from all over have posted their stories along with what has been helpful to them. It is amazing how a group of people can come together online and open their hearts to one another. Truly touching…

Click here - Your TBI Story

TBI Survivors Netwok

Social Network for survivors to share information and connect, we believe there is power in numbers .

http://tbisurvivorsnetwork.ning.com/

Kahrmann Blog: We Are Not Children, We Are Not Slaves: Living With a Brain Injury - Part I and II.

Discrimination denies people what they deserve – their freedom.

I have lived with a brain injury for nearly 20 years and have worked in the field for nearly 15 of those years. Raised in a civil rights family I am very much an advocate for every individual’s right to be who they are, in safety, with equality, in the world they live in. When I talk with survivors of brain injuries in this state and others, the number one complaint I hear is, "They treat us like we are children." Tragically this is true....

Please take a look at the Kahrmann Blog for the rest of the story.
Very good reading and perspective.
http://thekahrmannblog.blogspot.com

RCIL on Facebook

Resource Center for Independent Living

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