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.…
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“According to one definition, a Legacy is usually established upon a lifetime of good works to make life better for others and is connected to stories, traditions, memories, hopes and dreams. What grabs me about this definition is not that a legacy is left behind for others to be viewed in the rather small rear…
Read MoreWeinstock Award The Weinstock Award was established in 2006 in honor of Harry Weinstock, a former BIAV Executive Director and employee for 16 years. Harry was dedicated to helping individuals and their families navigate life after a brain injury and to improving and increasing services and supports available to them. The Weinstock award is given…
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The Brain Injury Association of Virginia (BIAV) is honoring Executive Director Anne McDonnell’s 20th anniversary with the organization this month. The only statewide association dedicated exclusively to improving the lives of people impacted by brain injury in Virginia, BIAV has seen tremendous growth under Ms. McDonnell’s direction. “She is the epitome of leadership and excellence…
Read MoreCamp Bruce McCoy COVID-19 Policies & Procedures The Brain Injury Association of Virginia (BIAV) and its associated programs, including Camp Bruce McCoy, will be adhering to the CDC guidelines and state restrictions regarding COVID-19 that are active during the time of camp. All Camp Bruce McCoy participants are required to be fully vaccinated for at…
Read More2020 Mission Report 2020 started as most New Year’s do…full of hope, new ideas for a new decade, and excitement for the possibilities that lay ahead. We often take for granted how much we rely on routine, structure, and predictability, and in March 2020, when those assets disappeared, our only option was to embrace change,…
Read MoreWeinstock Award The Weinstock Award was established in 2006 in honor of Harry Weinstock, a former BIAV Executive Director and employee for 16 years. Harry was dedicated to helping individuals and their families navigate life after a brain injury and to improving and increasing services and supports available to them. The Weinstock Award is given…
Read MoreSexual Abuse and Molestation Prevention Policies and Procedures I. Introduction A. Camp Bruce McCoy is a recreation and respite program of the Brain Injury Association of Virginia (BIAV). It originated in 1983 as a response to a request from a mom who needed a break after becoming a full-time caregiver for her adult son with…
Read MoreWe believe every person who has sustained a brain injury should have access to critical resources to help with their recovery, and every caregiver and professional should feel supported in helping others. With so many deserving non-profits, why pick BIAV? ResourcesBIAV provides free and confidential consultations and referrals to more than 1000 people each year…
Read MoreMillennials in Today’s Workforce Samantha Carmack Samantha is a BIAV young professionals member, former BIAV intern, and counselor for Camp Bruce McCoy. In May, Samantha graduated from Mary Baldwin University with her Occupational Therapy Doctorate degree. Thank you for contributing to our blog! Often times the ambition, drive, and confidence of the millennial generation…
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