Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin

04/01/2026

Just a reminder that registration is open for the 2026 Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin Conference and EARLY BIRD rates have been EXTENDED until April 10th.

Please register now and we hope to see you May 18 & 19 at the Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee, WI.

Please see BIAW.org for registration and hotel links or see the links below … please feel free to share this freely!!!! Thank you

Registration Link
https://ce.icep.wisc.edu/2026-wisconsin-brain-injury-conference?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ6YI9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMVlFjZGhkYUhYMlFZclNVc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoPX7V8skRfvYjn6qHyCC_xZFXyqq30mF3HzQ3le6RAnn7NRqHDxZFuBjygI_aem_3d-d7S2BOCUhLKdCuIYidQ -tabs-node-course-default1

Hotel Link
https://theinglesidehotel.ihotelier.com/book/dates-of-stay?groupID=5100962&fbclid=IwY2xjawQ6YNpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMVlFjZGhkYUhYMlFZclNVc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHi0xW_xnrGxiW9fQgfSPr_hyJd2nFYLnVb4pQeF0ICq3HYYICBkeCCaJ6aqA_aem_VH47_50puwI41S68vcT_xQ

03/31/2026

Our Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin team also got to check out some of the great sites, sounds, and foods of our nations capital while they were attending the 2026 National Brain Injury Conference in Washington D.C.

03/31/2026

Our Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin team spent a week in Washington D.C. for the annual Brain Injury Association of America’s National Brain Injury Conference and also was hard at work meeting with Wisconsin Legislators at Brain Injury on the Hill Day

03/31/2026

Today we would like to introduce our first keynote speaker to this years Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin 2026 annual conference… please let us introduce David Grant

David is the founder of BIHN, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a comprehensive array of resources designed to support brain injury survivors and caregivers. David is a freelance writer and the author of several books about life after brain injury. He is also a regular columnist for HEADWAY, the print publication of the Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire. David has dedicated his time to advocacy on behalf of the brain injury community. He founded the BIHN Facebook Community, a vibrant online community for people living with brain injury, family members, and caregivers.

A New Englander by birth, David and his wife, Sarah, live in southern New Hampshire. Never one to slow down, David still averages an hour a day on his bike.

03/31/2026

Today we would like to introduce our first speaker for the 2026 Wisconsin Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin annual conference ... please meet Timothy K. Behrens, PhD, CHES, RFSA, FACSM

Timothy "Tim" K. Behrens is a Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences and Technology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a stroke survivor that occurred during COVID in 2020-21. At the time of his injuries, he was Dean of the College of Health Sciences at UWM.

In the years since his strokes, Dr. Behrens has dealt with many common difficulties facing survivors of brain injury. In his presentation, Dr. Behrens will share the catalyst for his recovery (Therapeutic Recreation) and how he continues towards continual recovery through his teaching, research, and community engagement.

03/26/2026

Early Bird Prices will be ending APRIL 1st!!

Register NOW for the Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin Annual Conference TODAY! Conference is in Pewaukee, WI May 18-19,2026. The registration and hotel links are included here but are also available on our website, www.biaw.org. Check out our speaker bios here, www.biaw.org/biaw-speakers. Cost today is $60.00 for survivors/care partners and $200.00 for professionals!

Registration Link
https://ce.icep.wisc.edu/2026-wisconsin-brain-injury-conference -tabs-node-course-default1

Hotel Link
https://theinglesidehotel.ihotelier.com/book/dates-of-stay?groupID=5100962

03/24/2026

Support Group Corner
Today we are featuring... BBIG-Blugold Brain Injury Group at UWEC Human Science and Services Building at 239 Water St, Eau Claire, WI

The group takes place Tuesday March 24, 2026, and every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 5:00 - 6:30 PM Central !!! Survivors and Caregivers are welcome
This group takes place In Person and Virtually as well!!!

Please email Jerry Hoepner with questions at: mailto:HOEPNEJK@uwec.edu for more details

We hope to see you there!!!
Please also share with anyone you think may benefit from this support group, thank you

03/22/2026

03/20/2026

Next Week we are very excited to start our new Brain Injury and Stroke Caregivers Support Group....This group is starting next week March 23, 2026 and we are currently accepting new members...please rsvp today to take part in this great new opportunity with a chance to be around people who understand what you are going through. You Are Not Alone!!!

Groups start the week of March 23, 2026...We are currently accepting RSVPs...we hope to see you there. Please share this with anyone who you think may benefit from this group!

03/18/2026

We have a brand new event coming to Eau Claire this April

Registration is NOW open for the 2026 BRAIN Conference! This year's conference covers what everyone should know about brain injury. It's more common than you think! Hear from experts on brain injury prevention, treatment, recovery, and current data. This conference is designed for anyone working with families, children, and young adults in fields such as education, family services, mental health, support services, and more.

Please register now at https://tinyurl.com/BRAINconference2026 or see BIAW.org for more information.

Reserve your spot now at this first time event.. We hope to see you there. Please share this with anyone you feel may benefit from this great opportunity

03/18/2026

UW-Eau Claire is offering a FREE concussion/brain injury screening on Fridays this semester from 10 AM to 1200 PM in person at the HSS building on the UW-EC campus, 239 Water Street. Go to the Adult Waiting Room on the 1st floor (1st right after double entry doors)
Virtual time slots are also available during the week
Call Carol at 262-790-9660 to set up an appointment time. This is open to students of all ages, staff and community members.
Please share with anyone who you think may find this beneficial!!