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Acquired Brain Injury Network of PA Receives 2009 Inglis Award for Continuing Excellence
Lansdale, PA (June 5, 2009) – The Acquired Brain Injury Network of Pennsylvania, Inc., has announced that the organization received a 2009 Inglis Award for Continuing Excellence. The Inglis Foundation awards program honors non-profit organizations in the Philadelphia region that enhance the quality of life for people with physical disabilities, and by doing so support the Inglis mission.
The Acquired Brain Injury Network of Pennsylvania – one of four organizations to receive a 2009 Inglis Award for Continuing Excellence – is dedicated to increasing public awareness about acquired brain injury and to providing support, education, information, advocacy and other services for people with acquired brain injury and their families. According to Barbara Dively, Acquired Brain Injury Network Executive Director, “This award will enable us to expand our outreach and our efforts to increase resources for individual recovery and family support.”
The award winning programs will be honored on June 25, 2009, at a ceremony at Inglis House, Philadelphia, PA. Laura Schwanger, Chairman of the Awards Review Committee, commented, “The Awards were created so programs like Acquired Brain Injury Network of Pennsylvania – with a real vision for improving the lives of people with physical disabilities – can expand their efforts.”
About Acquired Brain Injury Network of Pennsylvania, Inc.
ABIN-PA is an organization of individuals and families whose lives have been affected by traumatic and non-traumatic brain injury. We work together, mentoring each other, as we reach out to others facing similar challenges, represent brain injury in outside forums, and provide public education. For extensive information that can be printed and shared, visit the organization’s website: www.abin-pa.org.
About Inglis Foundation
Inglis Foundation works with people with physical disabilities to create and provide practical solutions so they may live their life to the fullest. All of Inglis’ services and programs are designed to enable people with physical disabilities to enjoy life with the greatest amount of independence and mobility. For more information, visit the organization’s website: www.inglis.org.
For more information, contact:
Barbara Dively
1-800-516-8052
info@abin-pa.org
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TOLL-FREE ABIN-PA InfoLine - 1-800-516-8052 or 215-699-2139
Click "Email ABIN-PA" at left or info@abin-pa.org
ABIN-PA "Event Calendar" - click at left for meetings, events, etc.
BIAPA Brain Injury Resource Line - 1-866-635-7097
DOH Brain Injury Helpline - 1-866-412-4755 - (click here for list of free literature)
Governor's Office for People with Disabilities - 1-866-229-9337
WEBSITE AND PAMPHLET UPDATE
1. Click on Library and use our Amazon link to order books on brain injury and other items. Several good books are listed for your consideration. ABIN-PA will benefit from whatever purchases you make through our link to Amazon.
2. Wallet cards are now available by request. One with an emergency Contact for you to carry and one to give away to survivors and family members you may meet.
3. A new button was added for "Veterans" but that page is still under development.
4. Check "Our Stories" for Karl Williams' story, and the words to his song,
"Shoulda Had a Helmet". And there is an audio link to the song - very exciting!
5. Look in "Our Stories" for Madelaine's exciting description of her triathlons!
6. Be sure to view the state funded TBI DVD below - many of us are in it!
CLICK TO VIEW a Traumatic Brain Injury DVD - including many of us!
"Brain Injury and the Challenges of Life Ever After"
For a copy, email your name and address to Ginny at virrogers@state.pa.us.
The PA Department of Public Welfare provided funding for this DVD. It was developed under
grants CFDA 93.779 and 11-P-92120/3-01 from the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. However, these contents
do not necessarilyrepresent the policy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal government.
CLICK TO VIEW, PRINT &/OR SHARE OUR PAMPHLETS
ABIN-PA - Acquired Brain Injury Network Services, Programs, and Volunteer Opportunities
Alternatives - Alternative Healing Strategies After Brain Injury
Brain Injury - Everybody Knows Somebody with a Brain Injury
Brain Injury Basics - Brain Injury Basics
Children - Children Require Brain Injury Rehabilitation for Maximum Success
Customer Service - Meeting the Special Needs of Those Affected by Brain Injury
Definitions - Definitions You May Need After Brain Injury
Discharge Planning - Discharge Planning Maximizes Brain Injury Recovery
Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Leads to Brain Injury
Families - Family Roles Shift After Brain Injury
Finances - Financial Planning After Brain Injury
Funding - Public Resources for Brain Injury Recovery
Law Officers - Behavior After Brain Injury: Information & Strategies for Law Officers
Professionals - Professionals You May Meet After Brain Injury
Recovery - Building New Lives After Brain Injury
Recovery - Changes In Your Loved One After Brain Injury
Recovery - Guidelines for Partnering With Brain Injury Professionals
Recovery - Planning Your Recovery After Brain Injury
Sports - Sports Concussions: Preventing "Second Hits"
Telephone Numbers - Your Brain Injury Reference Guide
Veterans - Recovery Tips for Veterans and Families Living with Traumatic Brain Injury
The official registration and financial information of the Acquired Brain Injury Network
of Pennsylvania, Inc., may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by
calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1 (800) 732-0999. Registration does
not imply endorsement.
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