Posts by Debra Holloway

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2024(Hearings begin at 10:00 a.m.) The purpose of the hearings is to receive comments on the Governor’s proposed 2024-26 biennial state budget.  All public hearings will be held virtually.  There will be four separate virtual hearings with legislators from each region participating as follows:           Northern Virginia         Western Virginia…

Program Development and Timeline DMAS anticipates the implementation of brain injury services TCM occurring in two phases, provider enrollment and referral/authorization. Provider Enrollment began in August 2023 and DMAS anticipates individuals will be able to access and begin services in January 2024. https://vamedicaid.dmas.virginia.gov/bulletin/delay-implementation-brain-injury-services-case-management-service

It’s officially Brain Injury Awareness Month! Learn how you can get involved on our webpage

BIAV’s Wellness Series is back! Our goal is to provide various opportunities for our community to socialize, focus on wellness and fun, and above all, to connect with and support each other. Over the next few months, we will host a virtual series focused on experiencing wellness through the creative arts. These events are free…

On August 17th, the US celebrates National Non-Profit Day to recognize the impact of charitable organizations. We are proud to be a statewide, primary source of information and personal support for individuals, families, and professionals whose lives have been impacted by brain injury. Nearly 300,000 Virginians are disabled as a result of TBI and stroke.…

Injuries to our brains can affect every aspect of our lives. From the way we see the world to the way we understand it, there’s a lot of change. Brain injury is sometimes an entirely separate issue to mental health, but brain injury can lead to new mental health symptoms developing, and mental health issues…

Emily joined the Camp Bruce McCoy family back in 2017. Now, Emily is preparing to graduate with her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and will join as a counselor as an OTD! Read more about Emily’s experience and how you can get involved in our new blog post! Read about Emily’s experience as a counselor at…

Thank you for Phoning a Friend! February 1 was BIAV’s Phone a Friend at the General Assembly day! On this day, we asked advocates, survivors, and all those in the brain injury community to reach out to legislators in the Virginia General Assembly to ask them to support brain injury funding. Read more about our…