Brain Injury Association of South Carolina

03/04/2026

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month!

Yesterday, BIASC staff and volunteers visited SC state legislators in Columbia for Brain Injury Awareness Month! We handed out wildflower seed packets featuring our logo and message: "Growing a better future through brain injury prevention, research, and advocacy." Survivors and advocates met with reps and senators to spotlight the needs of South Carolinians living with brain injury and push for better programs and services. 🌱

Sylleste Davis SC House 100
Tommy Pope
Tommy Pope
David Vaughan for South Carolina

03/02/2026

We're thrilled to share an exciting update on our Every Story Matters creative writing workshop. We've had an incredible response—over 35 wonderful participants have signed up so far! It's truly inspiring to see so many brain injury survivors, caregivers, and family members ready to come together to share, reflect, and create.

Cinelle Barnes and the dedicated BIASC team have been hard at work behind the scenes, gathering supplies, assembling everything with care, and making sure we're all set for our first full session on March 18, 2026.

Here's a quick sneak peek at what's coming your way:

Your Every Story Matters Toolkits are being shipped out this week!

Each one includes:

A custom workbook tailored for our community
The full session schedule
Essential writing tools
A few thoughtful surprises to spark joy and creativity
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If you a brain injury survivor, caregiver, or family member who lives in South Carolina -- there's still time to register for this writing workshop!

To learn more visit this link:
https://www.biaofsc.com/every-story-matters

Space is limited so register today!

Special thanks to our grantors South Arts and National Endowment for the Arts for making this workshop possible through the cross-sector impact grant!

03/02/2026

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to come together to support BI survivors and their families!
📆 March 22, 2026, 2-4pm
📍 Southernside Brewing Co. 25 Delano Dr. Unit D, Greenville, SC 29601
Register at the link below or with the QR code on the post!

Walk, Run & Roll with us down the scenic Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, then gather for a reception at Southernside Brewing Company. We’re excited to welcome local author Christina Custodio and her son, Isaiah, who will share their story following Isaiah’s experience with a brain arteriovenous malformation. Also scheduled to be present are representatives from the City of Greenville, as well as DJ Chris from Formal Affair Professional DJ Services who will keep the energy high all afternoon. Plus, registered participants can take part in a fun raffle with great prizes!

Don’t miss the costume contest! We will offer prizes for the top three Brain Injury Awareness Month costumes. Get creative – promote prevention, education, and resources to minimize the impact of brain injury appropriately and safely.

Sign up as an individual, join a team, or fundraise on your own! While individual signup is required, you have the option to fundraise solo or to amplify your impact by creating or joining a fundraising team. Gather friends, family, co-workers, or your support group to set a team goal and take on the challenge together. Teams make fundraising efforts more impactful!

https://givebutter.com/upstate2026

02/28/2026

The BIASC Staff and volunteers are on site at Soda City market today! We are promoting our Annual Walk, Run, and Roll for Brain Injury Awareness! Our tent is located near the intersection of Blanding St. and Taylor St.

We will be here between 9AM-1PM - feel free to stop by and say hello!

If you haven’t signed up for the event yet - don’t fret- there’s still time!

Visit the link below:

https://www.biaofsc.com/wrr-2026

Sign up and receive a TShirt you can wear in your community to help raise awareness for brain injury!

02/27/2026

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The Prisma Health Roger C. Peace Teaching Conference recently presented information on the occupational therapy driver rehabilitation program. Speakers included (pictured left to right) Nathalie Drouin OTR/L, CDI, CDRS; Amanda Barrieau, COTA/L, DRP, CDI, CBIS; and, Brigitte King, OTR/L, CDRS, CDI. Also a member of the team but not pictured is Leah Belle.

Nathalie Drouin has been an Occupational Therapist for 29 years, working in many different areas including acute care, pediatrics and geriatrics with 18 years of experience in the field of Driver Rehabilitation. Nathalie is an active member of ADED (Association of Driver rehabilitation specialists) and is currently on the Board as a Member at Large.

Amanda Barrieau is an Occupational Therapy Assistant at Roger C. Peace Outpatient Rehabilitation, where she has provided dedicated patient care for the past 14 years. In addition to her clinical expertise, she is a Certified Driving Instructor and a Driver Rehabilitation Professional. Amanda works closely with Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists to support clients seeking a safe, confident return to driving.

Brigitte King is a seasoned Occupational Therapist with 29 years of professional experience across diverse practice areas. She has been a dedicated team member of Prisma Health for 23 years, where she has focused on rehabilitation services. For the last 16 years, Brigite has specialized in the Driver Rehabilitation Department, providing expert evaluations, training and interventions to help individuals achieve safe, and independent driving. She is an active member of ADED (The Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists) currently serving on the Certification Committee and Chair of the Complaint Resolution Committee.

02/27/2026

We’re proud to spotlight the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina for their statewide leadership in education, advocacy, and support for individuals impacted by brain injury. Together, we’re reducing barriers to care and connecting South Carolinians to essential medication support through MAP. 💙

02/26/2026

Just finished packaging these cute brain soaps 🧠🧠
It was an honor to make them exclusively for The Brain Injury Association of Sc. They will be available at their booth at the Soda City Market in Columbia, SC this weekend!

02/26/2026

Big shoutout to our incredible staff for pouring heart and care into assembling these special Every Story Matters Creative Writing Workshop kits! 💙🖊️

Each kit is packed with everything participants need to express their stories: pens, pencils, sharpeners, erasers, composition journals, note cards, and more — plus an exclusive workbook thoughtfully created by our amazing workshop facilitator, award-winning author, and brain injury survivor Cinelle Barnes.

Her lived experience brings such compassion and power to this program for brain injury survivors. Every story truly does matter, and thanks to this dedicated crew, participants will have the tools to tell theirs safely and creatively.

Special thanks to our generous grantors, South Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, for funding this through the Cross-Sector Impact Grant awarded to our organization. Your support is making creative expression, healing, and community possible for brain injury survivors across the state. Every story truly matters!

Grateful for this team making it happen! Who's excited for the workshop?

We still have limited space available for those who have not yet signed up! This workshop is open to all brain injury survivors, caregivers, and family members who live in South Carolina.

If you're interested in signing up; please comment below or email michael@biaofsc.com

02/25/2026

Columbia friends—this one’s for you! 💙
The Walk, Run & Roll for Brain Injury Awareness is heading to the Canalside neighborhood, followed by a fun reception at Bierkeller Columbia!

✨ Scenic walk
🎶 Music by DJ Preach Jacobs
🎨 Kids’ activities
🍽️ Great food + a celebratory pint

Come move, connect, and celebrate community while supporting brain injury survivors and their families.

👉 Register today for your local event in Columbia, Charleston, or the Upstate
https://buff.ly/93P3f2G

02/16/2026

Every step helps support brain injury survivors and their families across South Carolina.
Join us at one of THREE events statewide: Charleston, Columbia, Upstate.
📍 Select your location: https://buff.ly/93P3f2G

Register and/or donate to make a difference today!

02/13/2026

02/12/2026

Big thanks to Kristy Frizzell, Patient Access Specialist at Prisma Health Roger C. Peace Adaptive Sports & Wellness Center, for helping spread the word about the 2026 Upstate Walk, Run & Roll for Brain Injury Awareness!

Join us March 22 at Unity Park GVLfor an afternoon of community, movement, and fun!
2–5 pm, in partnership with Southernside Brewing Co.

Register for the event near you! https://buff.ly/93P3f2G