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Do you need - or know someone who needs - food assistance? Click here for a list of Massachusetts & national organizati...
11/07/2025

Do you need - or know someone who needs - food assistance? Click here for a list of Massachusetts & national organizations that can help: https://ow.ly/8neA50XjXZh ❤️

Behind the headlines about CDC cuts under the Trump administration are real consequences — for kids on the field, older ...
11/07/2025

Behind the headlines about CDC cuts under the Trump administration are real consequences — for kids on the field, older adults at home, and families on the road.

Programs that once kept Americans safe from traumatic brain injuries (TBI), falls, and motor vehicle crashes have been wiped out or face significant challenges.

The CDC’s HEADS UP program — which trained coaches, teachers, and health care providers to recognize and prevent concussions — has been eliminated. 45% of all ER visits for traumatic brain injury in young people are from contact sports. Without this training, more kids will suffer preventable concussions that can affect memory, learning, and long-term health.

The STEADI program, which helped doctors prevent falls among older adults, was also cut. 1 in 4 older adults falls each year, often resulting traumatic brain injuries or hip fractures. Falls cost Americans $80 billion annually, with two-thirds of those costs paid by Medicare.

The CDC’s motor vehicle injury prevention team, which helped states track and respond to crash data in real time, has been dismantled. More than 40,000 people die in road crashes each year, costing $457 billion in medical and economic losses. The loss of CDC resources means fewer tools to improve teen driver safety, child passenger protection, and pedestrian awareness.

These aren’t just statistics — they represent people in every community losing access to lifesaving prevention, education, and data. Every concussion prevented protects a future. Every fall prevented preserves independence. Every safer road saves a life.

https://ow.ly/XpTs50XmxbP

The Massachusetts House of Representatives this week approved legislation (Amendment H.4704) to remove outdated and offe...
11/07/2025

The Massachusetts House of Representatives this week approved legislation (Amendment H.4704) to remove outdated and offensive terminology referring to individuals with disabilities from state statutes. The measure replaces antiquated words such as “handicapped” and “mental retardation” with person-first, respectful language such as “person with a disability.”

The bill, which closely aligns with a Senate version (S.2563) passed earlier this year, represents a significant milestone in a 15-year effort to ensure that state laws reflect dignity, inclusion, and respect for all residents.

“Disparaging language has no place in the Commonwealth,” said Representative Jay Livingstone, Chair of the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Disabilities.

For individuals living with acquired brain injury, developmental disabilities, and other lifelong conditions, the language used in our laws has a profound impact. Updating this terminology reinforces the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion and person-centered values.

The House and Senate still need to agree on final language before the bill goes to Governor Healey’s desk.

Let’s keep pushing to make Massachusetts a state where all people — including those with disabilities and brain injuries — are seen, respected, and included.

To read the House bill's wording, please visit: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4704

🌟 There's Still Time to Register! 🌟 Join us online November 13–14 for BIA-MA’s 2025 Virtual Survivor & Family Caregiver ...
11/07/2025

🌟 There's Still Time to Register! 🌟 Join us online November 13–14 for BIA-MA’s 2025 Virtual Survivor & Family Caregiver Conference! 💻💙 Two inspiring days of workshops designed to support, educate, and uplift brain injury survivors and family caregivers — all for FREE! 🙌

👉 Register today: biama.org/forcaregiversandsurvivors > virtual survivor & family caregiver conference
📧 Questions? Contact education@biama.org

Native American Heritage Month, first declared by President George H.W. Bush in 1990, celebrates the rich and diverse cu...
11/06/2025

Native American Heritage Month, first declared by President George H.W. Bush in 1990, celebrates the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. For more information on how you can help celebrate this month, please visit the Massachusetts Center for Native American Awareness: https://ow.ly/tyqk50XlOEI Interested in attending an event? Visit: https://ow.ly/Pc8150XlOEG or check out their page.

Join us from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12 in the Westboro Resource Center for another great Creative Corner recrea...
11/06/2025

Join us from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12 in the Westboro Resource Center for another great Creative Corner recreation activity! Participants will learn how artists use “found art” from beach combing, metal detecting, mud larking, and other activities to create fall-themed shadow boxes. All supplies are provided; just bring your ideas to learn a unique way to capture memories and display trinkets! Space is limited, register today: https://biama.org/forcaregiversandsurvivors/ & click the Recreation Activities tab.

According to the National Epilepsy Foundation, 1 in 10 people will have a seizure and 1 in 26 will develop epilepsy duri...
11/05/2025

According to the National Epilepsy Foundation, 1 in 10 people will have a seizure and 1 in 26 will develop epilepsy during their lifetime. Do you know what to do if someone is having a seizure? As part of National Epilepsy Awareness Month, the National Epilepsy Foundation has provided helpful instruction. Check out the image. https://www.epilepsy.com/

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11/05/2025

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11/05/2025

For real?? There are still spots available for our Adaptive Tandem Cycling program in Brighton this Friday, Nov. 7?!? Totally not kidding!! But registration ends today, so contact our partner, Waypoint Adventure (who is running this awesome program for UAP) nowish before its too late...

During this program, small groups work together to cycle the back roads and bike paths of Massachusetts. Participants are encouraged to bring lunch and socialize on the trail and during breaks.

We have a variety of bikes that offer different amounts of support. We will match up two riders (a Captain and a Stoker). The Captain will be the leader, and the Stoker is the other half of the team, who works with the Captain to enjoy the adventure of tandem cycling. Some of our bikes are more traditional upright bicycles that require teamwork and balance. We also have other models that are side-by-side or recumbent, low to the ground tandems. Some have two wheels and require more balance while others are quite sturdy with three wheels and supportive seats.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Registration ends November 5, 2025.

What: Accessible Tandem Cycling

Where: Meet at Herter Park/Artesani Playground, 1255 Soldiers Field Road, Brighton, MA 02135

When: Friday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Cost: $20/Participant. Cost flexible based on need.

Questions: Email programs@waypointadventure.org

To Register: Visit https://waypoint-adventure.jumbula.com/open-enrollment

Looking for other accessible adventures? Check out our full Winter 2025-2026 Adaptive Program Schedule, and other recreation opportunities, online: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/universal-access-program ⛸🛷🏂🥾

The National Sleep Foundation’s Drowsy Driving Prevention Week® (November 2-8) encourages everyone to prioritize sleep a...
11/05/2025

The National Sleep Foundation’s Drowsy Driving Prevention Week® (November 2-8) encourages everyone to prioritize sleep and drive when they are alert and refreshed. Our goal is to help people get the sleep they need and reduce the number of drivers who choose to drive while sleep-deprived.

Together, we can help people drive alert and work to prevent thousands of motor vehicle crashes each year. 💙

https://www.thensf.org/drowsy-driving-prevention/

The BIA-MA recognizes and supports families across Massachusetts who care for a loved one living with a brain injury. We...
11/04/2025

The BIA-MA recognizes and supports families across Massachusetts who care for a loved one living with a brain injury. We are here to provide resources and support, educational and recreational opportunities, and community and connection through our various support groups to you and your loved ones. For more information, please visit: https://biama.org//forcaregiversandsurvivors/

Brain injury survivors and caregivers are invited to join Amy Karas, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS/T, speech-language pathologist, a...
11/04/2025

Brain injury survivors and caregivers are invited to join Amy Karas, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS/T, speech-language pathologist, at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 18 to learn more about social communication skills. During this free virtual workshop, participants will explore some of the cognitive, communication and social challenges impacted by brain injury and offer practical tips and strategies to enhance awareness and daily function. Registration for this workshop is required! For more information and to register, please visit: https://biama.org/forcaregiversandsurvivors/ and click on the Educational Workshops tab.

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