LINKS
Journal of Cognitive Rehabilitation
Topics include: facility articles; general interest; "From the Patient's Point of View"; research reports; facility directory; theme calendar and Instructions to Authors; software (SoftTools); link to The NeuroScience Center.
The National Rehabilitation Information Center Home Page
Bibliographic literature database, REHABDATA. Topic areas include: physical disabilities; independent living; medical rehabilitation; special education; employment; assistive technology; law and public policy.
Safe Kids USA
Global network of organizations whose mission is to prevent accidental childhood injury, a leading killer of children 14 and under. More than 450 coalitions in 16 countries bring together health and safety experts, educators, corporations, foundations, governments and volunteers to educate and protect families. Programs include media events, device distribution and hands-on educational activities for kids and their families with the goal of increasing communities' involvement in children's safety. Site offers a number of safety tips and checklists for prevention.
National Program for Playground Safety
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center - Worksupport
RRTC of the School of Education at Virginia Commonwealth University
Job Accommodation Network
Toll-free consulting service providing information about job accommodations and employability of people with functional limitations-- information about accommodation methods, devices and strategies.
Young Stroke Survivors
Advocates the needs of stroke survivors between ages of 18 and 65, their caregivers, and others recovering from brain injuries, through education, research and health policy advocacy. Also provides employment enhancement services.
Lash Publishing
L&A Publishing/Training, founded by a team of nationally known experts, focuses primarily on the neurological, psychological, communicative, psychosocial and educational impact of brain injuries among children, youth and young adults. This publisher provides practical, informative, and affordable materials for families, survivors, health care professionals, rehabilitation specialists, educators and community staff.
BrainLine.org
BrainLine is funded through the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center and is part of WETA, the PBS affiliate out of Washington, DC. The site is geared towards preventing, treating and living with traumatic brain injury.
Health Helper
Site supported by a health psychologist who sustained both an acquired and a traumatic brain injury.
Brain Anatomy
An interactive tutorial designed to teach various parts of the brain and their functions.
National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials
Info on publications, videos and other rehabilitation training materials; downloadable documents; links to other rehabilitation information sources.
Hyperdoc
National Library of Medicine's World Wide Web site -- resources of "the world's largest biomedical library"
Harvard Medical Web
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Provides a comprehensive index of medical information.
Welchweb (Johns Hopkins Library)
Disability Secrets
An informational site for disabled individuals trying to win disability benefits developed by an individual who has work experience as a Medicaid caseworker and a disability claims examiner for the Social
ADA Technical Assistance Program
Resource for information, materials, technical assistance and training on the Americans with Disability Act
US Department of Justice
Neuropsychology Central
Resources include FAQs on neuropsychological assessments, forum for professional discussion in neuropsychology, and comprehensive well-organized links to relevant sites.
The Whole Brain Atlas
Neuroimaging of specific neurological conditions.
Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov)
The official benefits website of the U.S. government.
Index includes: Legislation; Local Office Information; Policy Forum ; Public Information Resources; Rulings; Research and Statistics
Centre for Neuro Skills
TBI and brain injury rehabilitation resources. Categorized links include: case management; education; law; literature; neurology; neuropsychology; newsgroups; prevention; resources; seizures; support groups/ associations; symposiums.
National Rehabilitation Information Center
The NARIC Knowledgebase is a database containing more than 2,800 agencies, organizations, publications, and Internet resources. This database allows you to browse or search for specific resources. REHABDATA is an extensive database of disability and rehabilitation literature abstracts spanning more than 50 years of research. The database allows you to search for abstracts or browse by keyword. .
American Physical Therapy Association/Neurology Section
Neurorehabilitation
NeuroRehabilitation is an international, interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal focused on information relevant to all aspects of neurologic rehabilitation
Brain Injury
Brain Injury Journal, official research journal of the International Brain Injury Association (IBIA)
TBI Today
Virginia Commonwealth Medical Center's Model System Newsletter
Mainstream On-line
Advocacy and lifestyle issues for people with disabilities.
UW TBI Newsletter
University of Washington Rehabilitation Medicine Newsletter
Brain Injury Association, Inc. (BIA)
The official site features state office contacts; media resource references (books, tapes, video); information on injury types, coma, evaluation; pediatric information (e.g., prevention, fact sheet); facts and figures. A community forum and bulletin board are also provided.
While you are waiting
Nice site to start with when family member has newly acquired TBI. Provides general information about Brain Injury (e.g., glossary of terms), an ICU Guide (e.g., explaining function of equipment, roles played by different medical team members, etc.), frequently asked questions in prognosis, advocacy, financial and legal issues, discharge, and rehabilitation.
A Place to Share
TBI Home is a peer support website for people living with brain injury, their families and friends to support each other by sharing their experiences.
The TBI Recovery Network
The Brain Injury Recovery Network, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims and families of brain and other serious injuries, has developed a Web site dedicated to providing practical advice from people who have suffered through the same experience. Their goal to provide information and support for both the crisis and the long-term care phases of recovery as well as prevention programs.
The Brain Injury Information Network
TBINET hosts e-mail lists for Brain Injury and other medically related topics. Features include: Searchable archive of past messages; security and privacy settings, customized for each list; virus and Spam protection. Lists include those related to: ABI/TBI Children Support; Caregivers; Spouses; Coma; Learning Disabilities
Brain Injury Resource Center
The resources and services on this page are designed to help you understand a variety of issues surrounding brain injury. It is broken down into areas of life. Each section addresses specific issues and is followed bu links to additional information and resource
Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of this site is to educate and empower caregivers and survivors of traumatic brain injuries. This site aims to ease to transition from shock and despair at the time of a brain injury to coping and problem solving.
Family Caregiver Alliance Resource Center
Resources and links: California's Caregiver Resource Centers; Quick Facts About Common Brain Impairments; publications and Fact Sheets; Public Policy and Long-Term Care; Links to Other Resources; Research Articles; Request for Participants in non-FCA Research Studies.
Social Security Disability Resource Center
An informational website that provides answers to questions about how to apply for social security disability, appeal a claim in the event of a denial, and how to avoid common mistakes made by applicants.
TBI Resource Guide, Center for Neuro Skills (CNS)
Information and links about brain injury, treatment, resources, publications, and products.
Brainline
Resources specifically broken down for people with TBI, for families and friends, and for professionals.
Center for Parent Information and Resources
"Supporting the Parent Centers Who Serve Families of Children with Disabilities"
Cerebra Foundation for Brain Injured Children
UK-based organization coordinates an international parent network (PARNET), for support, information, and research. Information Unit provides information to anyone concerned with brain injury (medical, educational, legal, therapeutic, etc.)
Safe Kids USA
Global network of organizations whose mission is to prevent accidental childhood injury, a leading killer of children 14 and under. More than 450 coalitions in 16 countries bring together health and safety experts, educators, corporations, foundations, governments and volunteers to educate and protect families. Programs include media events, device distribution and hands-on educational activities for kids and their families with the goal of increasing communities' involvement in children's safety. Site offers a number of safety tips and checklists for prevention.
TBI Conferences:
The official website of the Williamsburg Brain Injury Rehabilitation Conference. Occurring annually since 1977, the Williamsburg conference is the longest running brain injury rehabilitation conference in the world and features internationally renowned faculty.
VCU PM&R Psychology & Neuropsychology:
Official website for the PM&R Psychology & Neuropsychology department at VCU.
Media Appearances
Interviews & Features
Over the years, we have had the good fortune of having our work featured in various media outlets. We are always excited to share what we have accomplished with our patients and in our research in an effort to help educate others about brain injury and make further contributions to the field.
Below you'll find a list of interviews and media appearances and, if available, links to those features. If you are a media outlet and would like to set up an interview or seeking contributions to a piece about traumatic brain injury, please direct correspondence to Jenny Marwtiz at Jenny.Marwitz@vcuhealth.org
November 2012 - NPR's With Good Reason
Drs. Jeffrey Kreutzer and Emilie Godwin recently spoke to With Good Reason, a radio program which airs on NPR (National Public Radio). This broadcast entitled “The Impact of Brain Injury on Relationships” highlights VCU research and clinical work to improve the lives of couples following a traumatic brain injury. You can access it through their iTunes page or download the episode directly here.
January 2012 - New York Times
The NY Times spoke with both Dr. Jeffrey Kreutzer, designer of the Brain Injury Family Intervention, and Dr. Emilie Godwin, the Family Support Program Coordinator to the TBI Model Systems at VCU, about family and marriage counseling post-TBI. We're pleased to have had this opportunity to bring attention to the interpersonal challenges facing survivors and their loved ones post-injury. The article also features TBI survivor Hugh Rawlins and his wife Rosemary who recently published a memoir about Hugh's recovery and the impact of his injury on their family.
The full article can be accessed here. A print version appeared in the January 10, 2012 edition of the New York Times in section D1 with the headline: When Injuries To the Brain Tear at Hearts.