Join us for Brain Injury Awareness Day - March 14, 2024
Sponsored by Kisling, Nestico & Redick at the Ohio Statehouse!
It is time for the General Assembly to address the shortage of services for individuals with brain injury in Ohio. 1.9 million adult Ohioans have experienced a traumatic brain injury in their lifetime. Current levels of state supported funding to provide community- based brain injury services is $550,000 or 5 cents per resident of Ohio. Looking to our neighboring states we are grossly underfunded. We are asking the General Assembly to invest in services and a coordinated system of care for the brain injury community. This funding is critical to help survivors navigate care, access services and reach a greater level of independence. Help us increase the services available and the network of support for the Ohio brain injury community.
We will be hosting virtual advocacy day training sessions:
Advocacy Day: What to Expect - Februrary 12, 2024 - Virtual via Zoom 1:00 pm
To obtain a link to the recording of this training, please email membership@biaoh.org
Sharing the Message: How to tell your story to your legislators - February 23, 2024 - Virtual via Zoom 2:00 pm
To obtain a link to the recording of this training, please email membership@biaoh.org
Both sessions will be recorded for viewing for individuals who cannot attend.
Reach Out to Your Elected Officials about Brain Injury
We have compiled a template that you can use to send to your legislators to share your story and help support the increase in funding.
When emailing:
• Ohio state representatives use the email format rep(district number)@ohiohouse.gov.
For example, Representative James Hoops represents District 81, so his email is rep81@ohiohouse.gov
• Ohio senators use the email format LastName@ohiosenate.gov.
For example, Senator Rob McColley email is mccolley@ohiosenate.gov