July News

We hope you are all staying safe and cool as summer heats up! We have lots going on at BIAOH with many opportuntiies to get engaged over the next several months. 

We want to share an update on the budget process. As many of you know we were advocating for funding of the Ohio BRAINS proposal that would offer increased funding to expand programs and services to the brain injury community.  First, I want you to know that we are incredibly grateful for everyone's efforts in advocating for funding. So many people came forward to partcipate in an impactful advocacy day, helped write letters to legislators, went on visits and joined us for committee meetings to testify.  

Regrettably, I have to share that despite our collective hard work and unwavering commitment, our advocacy efforts did not yield the outcome we hoped for. Please understand that our efforts were not in vain, and we will continue to build upon the success we have had over the last two years. 

Together we have joined in an advocacy effort that has successfully brough brain injury awareness into the spotlight in Ohio. We have had many meaningful conversations as a result of this work, and we are creating greater awareness in the community.  The dedication of each of you has made a lasting impact. 

We will continue to raise awareness of brain injury's impact on Ohio, and we will continue to work to advocate for better for the survivors and caregivers we serve. This is not the end, but the beginning of our journey. 

As we continue on our journey there is so much coming up in the next few months...

We have scheduled our second annual Cerebration, Walk, Roll, Run to help raise funds for programs and services for survivors and their families. The event will take place on September 10, 2023 both in person (at Westerville Sports Complex) and virtually from anywhere! You can find more information and the registration link below. 

We have also scheduled our 2023 Ohio Brain Injury Summit, which will be held October 5-6, 2023, The event will be hybrid at the OhioHealth Davd P. Blom Business Administration Campus and virtually via Zoom. Much more information can be found at the link provided below. 

We invite you to join us and engage with one of our upcomming programs and events in 2023, to learn more about how we can work together to help brain injury survivors live well after brain injury.

We wish everyone a safe and happy summer!