CBIRT | Center on Brain Injury Research and Training, University of Oregon

Check our latest episode of The Lived Experiences with Traumatic Brain Injury Podcast. Host Melaney Grenz speaks with Ben Utecht, former NFL player and Super Bowl Champion, about his book "Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away: A Story of Perseverance and Hope." In this episode, Ben shares his journey, discussing the impact of brain injuries sustained during his NFL career, how they have shaped his life, and the importance of raising awareness about brain health. His story is one of resilience, perseverance, and hope. Don't miss this important conversation!

Speaker Announcement!! We’re excited to announce Dana Allard-Webb, who will be speaking at our Caregiving: Navigating Provider Relationships and First Responder Interactions workshop on 11/1. A dedicated professional with 24 years in Social Services, Dana is currently the Program Manager for Washington’s Family Caregiver Support Program. She will present on the vital role of family caregivers, the importance of self-care, and key aspects of the Long-Term Care Trust Act and the WA Cares Fund. With experience in Medicaid, case management, and Lifespan Respite Grant development, Dana’s insights will be invaluable for anyone navigating caregiving relationships. Make sure to register for this workshop, which will be held on November 1st, 2024 from 9am-12 pm, PT. Register using the following link: https://lnkd.in/g-FHc-BZ More speaker announcements will be coming soon! Stay up to date with all our latest workshops and webinars! Follow us for updates and share with friends to keep them in the loop on all upcoming events! This workshop series is sponsored by the Washington State DSHS, Aging and Long-Term Support Administration and the Traumatic Brain Injury Strategic Partnership Advisory Council of Washington State.

Save the Date: This Friday October 11th, 2024- New Episode of The Lived Experiences Podcast Join us this Friday for a special episode of The Lived Experiences with Traumatic Brain Injury Podcast. Host Melaney Grenz will be speaking with Ben Utecht, former NFL player and Super Bowl Champion, about his book "Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away: A Story of Perseverance and Hope." In this episode, Ben shares his personal journey, discussing the impact of brain injuries sustained during his NFL career, how they have shaped his life, and the importance of raising awareness about brain health. His story is one of resilience, perseverance, and hope. Don't miss this important conversation!

Have you thought about becoming a member of the Oregon TBI Educational Team?! To learn more join us for the New Member Training on October 18th from 8:00–11:00 am PT! The training is free and will be conducted online through Zoom. The TBI Educational Team is a dedicated, multidisciplinary group trained to support students with pediatric brain injuries, including TBI and concussion. Funded through the Oregon Department of Education’s regional programs for low-incidence disabilities, we work together to improve the lives of children impacted by brain injuries. We’re inviting educational professionals across Oregon to join our team and make a difference! By becoming part of the Oregon TBI Team, you’ll collaborate with fellow professionals committed to providing the best support for students with brain injuries. Sign up now to investigate what we do and learn more about how you can get involved:https://lnkd.in/grn3FYeT

Let's Hear From A Parent Series! Episode Two Part 5 As educators and parents it is important to hear about the experiences of individuals who have gone through events that are similar to what we might have experienced. Join us as hear Brandi Lancaster, TBI liaison for Region 4N, gives insight to being a parent of a student who has a brain injury, when answering the question, "What would you like educators to know about having a child with brain injury?" Like and follow CBIRT as we begin the "Let's Hear From A Parent Series!" Captions missing click here: https://lnkd.in/ePKR4iSQ

Let's Hear From A Parent Series! Episode Two Part 4 As educators and parents it is important to hear about the experiences of individuals who have gone through events that are similar to what we might have experienced. Join us as hear Brandi Lancaster, TBI liaison for Region 4N, gives insight to being a parent of a student who has a brain injury, when answering the question, "What would you like educators to know about having a child with brain injury?" Like and follow CBIRT as we begin the "Let's Hear From A Parent Series!" Captions missing click here: https://lnkd.in/gDjfQYxp

Mark your calendars for the  Building Capacity: Free Brain Injury Workshop Series 2024-2025! As we are moving closer to the event we are excited that this years focus will be the topic of first responders and justice involved persons impacted by brain injury. Go ahead and register for Our first workshop will be on  November 1st, 2024 from 9am-12 pm, PT called, "Caregiving: Navigating Provider Relationships and First Responder Interactions." Register using the following link: https://lnkd.in/g-FHc-BZ Speaker announcements will be coming soon! Stay up to date with all our latest workshops and webinars! Follow us for updates and share with friends to keep them in the loop on all upcoming events! This workshop series is sponsored by the Washington State DSHS, Aging and Long-Term Support Administration and the Traumatic Brain Injury Strategic Partnership Advisory Council of Washington State.

Read the most recent Research Matters! CBIRT offers quick, easy-to-read research summaries on the latest studies related to educating students with concussions/brain injuries. The most recent Research Matters covers the topic of understanding the needs of children and young people with acquired brain injuries. Check it out at the following link: https://lnkd.in/eFtcZg96 Reference Keetley, R., Radford, K., & Manning, J. C. (2019). A scoping review of the needs of children and young people with acquired brain injuries and their families. Brain injury, 33(9), 1117-1128.

It was a great week at NASHIA's State of the States Conference in Eugene. One of the many highlights was announcing the raffle winner. Congratulations to the lucky participant, John McKeon, Retired District Court Judge, from Montana Judges Association! What a memorable event! Building strong relationships is crucial for driving change in the field and the SOS conference provided that opportunity.

CBIRT was thrilled to participate in NASHIA's 35th State of the States in Brain Injury Conference held in Eugene, OR! It was an incredible opportunity to connect with state leaders, brain injury advocates, researchers, and service providers. We hope everyone enjoyed being in Eugene! #NASHIA