Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut (BIAC)

12/15/2025

After a severe brain injury during a paintball outing, he faced years of rehabilitation — and now gives back by supporting others on their journey to recovery. His story is a powerful reminder of resilience and hope.

After a day paintballing, he fell and hit his head, which left him having to learn to walk again.

12/11/2025

New research shows that traumatic brain injuries in children may leave lasting epigenetic changes - even when symptoms seem mild. Understanding these changes could help doctors personalize care and support each child’s unique recovery journey. At the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut, we know every brain injury is different, and this study highlights why tailored care matters.

Some children recover better after traumatic brain injury than others, despite appearing similarly to doctors. Looking at the genetic and cellular level, however, reveal key differences.

12/11/2025

Today we want to share our deep gratitude to the Bissell Foundation for their generous support and their belief in our work.

Their support helps us reach more families, guide more survivors, and give hope to people who feel alone after a brain injury. It strengthens our mission and reminds us that our community grows when we stand together.

Thank you to Sarah Anthony, Executive Director of the Bissell Foundation, for her leadership, and to our partners who continue to walk beside us. Your trust means so much to us. Thank you, Bissell Foundation.

12/08/2025

After surviving three strokes, she found a new purpose: empowering others through her story. Her resilience shows the power of community, connection, and refusing to give up—no matter how hard the journey becomes.

Deb Shaw, 64, has transformed her recovery into a mission to empower fellow stroke survivors.

12/04/2025

What Chauntell and her family have fought through - the fear, the unknown, the daily work of rebuilding life piece by piece - shows a kind of love and courage that most people never see. Their journey reminds us that even in the darkest moments, hope can still take root, and healing can grow in the smallest, quietest ways.

A Rochester family rebuilds life after a brain injury, forming a new kind of strength, and love, through caregiving, creativity and community.

12/03/2025

When Lisa called us after her husband’s brain injury, she was terrified. Our Certified Brain Injury Specialist helped her understand what to expect and where to find support. That HelpLine call changed everything for her family. Your gift today helps us be there for the next Lisa.

Yes. You can still support BIAC for Giving Tuesday! Our campaign will end tonight. Your donation helps us answer calls from families who are facing a brain injury and are lost and don't know where to turn. We provide critical direction and hope.

Please donate now: https://donorbox.org/biac

12/02/2025

💟 TODAY IS GIVING TUESDAY!

When Maria's son incurred a brain injury, she didn't know what to do. She found our number and called. Our Certified Brain Injury Specialist spent time answering her questions, explaining what to expect, connecting her to resources, and helping her feel less alone.

Your gift today helps us answer every call from families who need us.
And when you donate $50 or more, we will donate a pair of non-slip grip socks in your name to a brain injury survivor.

Donate now: https://donorbox.org/biac

11/28/2025

The December edition of Buzz, BIAC’s e-newsletter, is here!

Catch up on upcoming events, brain injury news, and valuable support resources — all in one place.

Stay connected all year long — read now and subscribe so you never miss an issue.
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11/26/2025

From all of us at the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut, thank you for being part of our community and for the care you bring to survivors and families every day. Happy Thanksgiving!

11/24/2025

A new study in BMJ Open found that adults with a recent concussion are significantly more likely to be involved in a motor vehicle crash in the weeks following their injury.

While the findings show association, not proven causation, they highlight how changes in attention, reaction time, sleep, and fatigue can impact driving safety.

Even “mild” brain injuries can disrupt the skills we rely on behind the wheel. Recovery takes time - and safe driving should be part of that conversation.

Read the original study here: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/11/e105391

Adults diagnosed with a concussion may be at about 50 per cent higher risk of a subsequent traffic crash, finds a new study from researchers at ICES and Sunnybrook Research Institute.

11/21/2025

💟 Your support can change a life today. Even the smallest act of kindness can bring hope to someone who truly needs it.

We have a new giving page: You can now donate quickly and securely using Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, or secure direct bank transfer, whatever’s easiest for you.

You can also leave a message on our donor wall and make a donation in honor or memory of someone you love, creating a lasting tribute.

Would you take a moment to try our new fundraising page and show us some love and support? ➡️ https://donorbox.org/biac

Every gift makes a difference.
Thank you for helping us continue this important work.
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11/20/2025

This story shines light on the hidden layers of concussion: recovery, resilience, and re-defining normal. Behind every survivor is a journey filled with challenges others may never see, yet their strength is unmistakable. These invisible struggles deserve just as much understanding and support.

Paleontologist Natalia Rybczynski studies the ancient animals of Canada’s High Arctic. After experiencing a brain injury in 2011, she had to figure out life again.