Brain Injury Association of Arizona

12/01/2025

💙 REMINDER for our support group this week! 🤝

🖱️ Register online at https://biaaz.org/survivors-and-family/ (scroll to middle of the page)

❓📞 For more information or assistance registering, reach out to info@biaaz.org, call our Helpline at 888-500-9165 or text 520-310-3301

12/01/2025

💙 Did you know that as of 2025, 63 million Americans — nearly 1 in 4 adults — are family caregivers for a loved one with a medical condition or disability?

We know many of those caregivers are supporting survivors of brain injury. We see the late nights, the therapy sessions, the appointments, and the constant love that keeps everything moving.

You matter.
Your work matters.
And your role in our community matters.

For caregiver resources, visit our website at biaaz.com or call our helpline — you’re not alone. 💛

(source: National Alliance for Caregiving & AARP at https://www.caregivingintheus.org/
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12/01/2025

🧠 “My joy is not a naive joy. It’s a choice I make in a world that doesn’t expect me to have any.” — Keah Brown, creator of

Living with a brain injury or disability isn’t about “overcoming” or performing resilience. It’s about living fully, with your own voice, your own choices, and your own joy.

At BIAAZ, we see you. We value you. We respect you. And we'll never patronize or condescend to you.

11/29/2025

🧠🚀 If there’s one thing we at the Brain Injury Association of Arizona can’t resist, it’s a good deep dive into brain evolution!

NBC News recently published a fascinating look at the five major epochs of human brain development—from our earliest survival-focused structures to the creative, problem-solving powerhouse we rely on today. It’s a fun, approachable read for anyone who enjoys understanding what makes us… us.

Check out the article here:
https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/human-brains-5-epochs-development-rcna245663?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c6b35d78644b3ab80428

And if you love brain topics as much as we do, explore more resources at biaaz.org 💙

11/27/2025

🦃 We’re feeling grateful this Thanksgiving for everyone who makes up the brain injury community—survivors, caregivers, families, and professionals.

Thank you for helping us make a difference every day through compassion, education, and connection.

🧡 From the Brain Injury Association of Arizona family to yours—Happy Thanksgiving!

Learn more about the support and resources we offer at https://biaaz.org

11/27/2025

Tempe is taking proactive steps to prevent drink spiking and keep our nightlife safe and welcoming.
As part of this effort, the City’s Drink Spiking Education and Prevention Subcommittee is exploring potential safety requirements for local bars, including drink-spike test kits and drink covers. If adopted, these would be the first rules of their kind in Arizona.
Join us on Dec. 3 from 5:30–7 p.m. at Outlaw Distillery, 2125 E. 5th Street, Suite 102, for a hands-on look at these prevention tools. You’ll be able to try the test kits and drink covers, ask questions and share your thoughts with the team leading this work.
The subcommittee will collect additional community feedback at a public meeting on Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Tempe Public Library, Desert Willow Room. A survey will also be available online at tempe.gov/Forum from Dec. 1-14.
For more details visit: https://bit.ly/4pv4EoP

Tempe is taking proactive steps to prevent drink spiking and keep our nightlife safe and welcoming.

As part of this effort, the City’s Drink Spiking Education and Prevention Subcommittee is exploring potential safety requirements for local bars, including drink-spike test kits and drink covers. If adopted, these would be the first rules of their kind in Arizona.

Join us on Dec. 3 from 5:30–7 p.m. at Outlaw Distillery, 2125 E. 5th Street, Suite 102, for a hands-on look at these prevention tools. You’ll be able to try the test kits and drink covers, ask questions and share your thoughts with the team leading this work.

The subcommittee will collect additional community feedback at a public meeting on Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Tempe Public Library, Desert Willow Room. A survey will also be available online at tempe.gov/Forum from Dec. 1-14.

For more details visit: https://bit.ly/4pv4EoP

11/26/2025

Talking Turkey! It's time to get your team together for the 2026 Run, Walk, & Roll, and Thanksgiving is the perfect time to remind your family and friends that you will see them on March 21, 2026, at Kiwanis Park in Tempe.

Visit https://biaaz.org/run-walk-and-roll/ for all the information.

11/25/2025

🎁 The holidays can be beautiful… but for survivors of brain injury, they can also bring extra noise, fatigue, and stress.

Our new blog post “Surviving the Holidays as a Survivor of Brain Injury: Challenging, But Not Impossible” is here to help you find strategies and hope. From setting your own pace and creating a sensory plan to saying “no” and protecting your routines — you’re not alone. 💙

Read it now 👉 https://biaaz.org/brain-waves/surviving-the-holidays-as-a-survivor-of-brain-injury/

11/19/2025

💙 November is National Family Caregivers Month! 💙

This month, we honor all caregivers who give their time, energy, and love to support survivors of brain injury and their families, and remind them we're here to support them as well survivors.

Your strength inspires hope every day.

Read our Conversation with a Caregiver here: November is National Family Caregivers Month!

This month, we honor all caregivers who give their time, energy, and love to support survivors of brain injury and their families.

Your strength inspires hope every day.

Visit https://biaaz.org to explore our caregiver support resources and community connections.


Visit https://biaaz.org to explore our caregiver support resources and community connections.

11/18/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of writer & activist Alice Wong at age 51.

Born with muscular dystrophy, Alice fought relentlessly so people with disabilities—especially those from marginalized communities—could live with dignity, autonomy, and full access.

She founded the Visibility Project, penned a memoir, edited anthologies, and inspired countless people with her boldness, humour and truth-telling. As a community dedicated to brain injury advocacy, we know access and inclusion matter deeply—and Alice’s work reminds us how far we must go and how vital every person’s voice is.

Join us in remembering Alice by reading her story and carrying forward the torch of inclusive justice: https://apnews.com/article/f772c7a9e3247af433b06c16da6fa579

We encourage you to share her legacy by reflecting on how we can all make our communities more accessible and welcoming. 💙

11/16/2025

Thank you to Casa Tech Systems, Arizona's structured cabling specialists, for your 2026 Run. Walk & Roll sponsorship. Learn all about this amazing company here https://www.cts-us.com/
Registration is OPEN for our 2026 Run, Walk, & Roll. Check it out: https://biaaz.org/run-walk-and-roll/

11/13/2025

Ready for you to watch right now, it's Felishia Davis joining us for a discussion on finding your voice after a stroke in honor of World Stroke Awareness Day.

Thank you for joining us for a special talk with Felicia Davis in honor of World Stroke Awareness Day. Keep up with all our survivor, professional, and careg...