http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationLinks Blog www.tbinrc.comMeridian Tech Group, Inchttp://www.tbinrc.comWed, 19 Feb 2025 13:32:22 GMTLinks BlogLinks BlogTue, 11 Sep 2024 19:54:37 GMTCognitive Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Resourceshttp://www.tbinrc.com/cognitive-rehabilitation-and-assistive-technology-resourcesTue, 11 Sep 2024 05:00:00 GMTMeridian Tech Group, IncAbledata This site aims to provide objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. Although ABLEDATA does not sell any products, they can help you locate the companies that do. BIndependent An on-line store offering assistive technology products to aids daily living for person with cognitive challenges (e.g., pill organizers).

]]>Abledata This site aims to provide objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. Although ABLEDATA does not sell any products, they can help you locate the companies that do. BIndependent An on-line store offering assistive technology products to aids daily living for person with cognitive challenges (e.g., pill organizers).Abledata
This site aims to provide objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. Although ABLEDATA does not sell any products, they can help you locate the companies that do.

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 Institute for Cognitive Prosthetics

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.

]]>http://www.tbinrc.com/cognitive-rehabilitation-and-assistive-technology-resourcesPreventionhttp://www.tbinrc.com/preventionTue, 11 Sep 2024 05:00:00 GMTMeridian Tech Group, IncSafe 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 ch...

]]>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 ch...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

National Highway Safety Administration

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

]]>http://www.tbinrc.com/preventionEmployment Resourceshttp://www.tbinrc.com/employment-resourcesTue, 11 Sep 2024 05:00:00 GMTMeridian Tech Group, IncRehabilitation Research and Training Center on Supported Employment 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. Working While Disabled A Guide To Plans For Achieving Self-Support Social Security's PASS program lets you set aside money to pay expenses ...

]]>Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Supported Employment 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. Working While Disabled A Guide To Plans For Achieving Self-Support Social Security's PASS program lets you set aside money to pay expenses ...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.

Working While Disabled A Guide To Plans For Achieving Self-Support
Social Security's PASS program lets you set aside money to pay expenses to reach targeted work goals.

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.

]]>http://www.tbinrc.com/employment-resourcesEducation and Traininghttp://www.tbinrc.com/education-and-trainingTue, 11 Sep 2024 05:00:00 GMTMeridian Tech Group, IncThe Brain Matters The site, a resource from the American Academy of Neurology Foundation, aims to help individuals better understand common disorders of the brain, as well as learn about people living with the disorders. The information was prepared by neurologists-doctors with specialized training in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. Virtual Hospitals: Head and Brain Injuries Extensive compilation of FAQs related to adult and pediatric brain injury is...

]]>The Brain Matters The site, a resource from the American Academy of Neurology Foundation, aims to help individuals better understand common disorders of the brain, as well as learn about people living with the disorders. The information was prepared by neurologists-doctors with specialized training in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. Virtual Hospitals: Head and Brain Injuries Extensive compilation of FAQs related to adult and pediatric brain injury is...The Brain Matters
The site, a resource from the American Academy of Neurology Foundation, aims to help individuals better understand common disorders of the brain, as well as learn about people living with the disorders. The information was prepared by neurologists-doctors with specialized training in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system.

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 Model Tutorial
A 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.

]]>http://www.tbinrc.com/education-and-trainingMedical and/or Medication Resourceshttp://www.tbinrc.com/medical-andor-medication-resourcesTue, 26 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMTMeridian Tech Group, IncHealthopedia This medical and health consumer information resource reportedly contains comprehensive, unbiased information in patient-friendly language from trusted sources on over 1,500 health topics, 70 focussed health centers, and more than 11,000 drugs and medications. Hyperdoc National Library of Medicine's World Wide Web site -- resources of "the world's largest biomedical library" Healthwise Columbia University Health Service featuring "Go Ask Alice" an interactive health and answer servi...

]]>Healthopedia This medical and health consumer information resource reportedly contains comprehensive, unbiased information in patient-friendly language from trusted sources on over 1,500 health topics, 70 focussed health centers, and more than 11,000 drugs and medications. Hyperdoc National Library of Medicine's World Wide Web site -- resources of "the world's largest biomedical library" Healthwise Columbia University Health Service featuring "Go Ask Alice" an interactive health and answer servi...Hyperdoc
National Library of Medicine's World Wide Web site -- resources of "the world's largest biomedical library"

Healthwise
Columbia University Health Service featuring "Go Ask Alice" an interactive health and answer service.

Harvard Medical Web

Johns Hopkins Medicine
Provides a comprehensive index of medical information.

Welchweb (Johns Hopkins Library)

]]>http://www.tbinrc.com/medical-andor-medication-resourcesLegal Issueshttp://www.tbinrc.com/legal-issuesTue, 26 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMTMeridian Tech Group, IncDisability 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 ADA Watch National Coalition for Disability Rights Thomas Legislative Information on the Internet Contents wit...

]]>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 ADA Watch National Coalition for Disability Rights Thomas Legislative Information on the Internet Contents wit...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

National Disability Rights Network

Thomas Legislative Information on the Internet
Contents with hypertext links: Bills, Congressional Record, Congressional Advisory Board Reports, The Legislative Process, Legislative Branch Internet Sites, U.S. Government Internet Resources.

Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer Resource

]]>http://www.tbinrc.com/legal-issuesGovernment Resourceshttp://www.tbinrc.com/government-resourcesTue, 26 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMTMeridian Tech Group, IncWhere to Turn: Your guide to Federal Disability Policies & Programs Supported by the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration and the Brain Injury Association of America, this comprehensive guide offers basic information about a number of federal assistance programs. A number of disability-related concerns are addressed including: vocational, housing, and transportation. Pages are available in text as well as PDF versions.

]]>Where to Turn: Your guide to Federal Disability Policies & Programs Supported by the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration and the Brain Injury Association of America, this comprehensive guide offers basic information about a number of federal assistance programs. A number of disability-related concerns are addressed including: vocational, housing, and transportation. Pages are available in text as well as PDF versions.Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov)
The official benefits website of the U.S. government.

US Department of Labor

Social Security Online
Index includes: Legislation; Local Office Information; Policy Forum ; Public Information Resources; Rulings; Research and Statistics

National Institute of Mental Health

US Department of Justice

]]>http://www.tbinrc.com/government-resourcesNeuroscience/Neuropsychologyhttp://www.tbinrc.com/neuroscienceneuropsychologyTue, 26 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMTMeridian Tech Group, IncAmerican Society of Neurorehabilitation Interdisciplinary journal emphasizing publication of scientifically based, practical information relevant to all aspects of neurologic rehabilitation. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Current news and information related to biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system. Neuropsychology Central Resources include FAQs on neuropsychological assessments, forum for professional discussion in neuropsycholgoy, and compreh...

]]>American Society of Neurorehabilitation Interdisciplinary journal emphasizing publication of scientifically based, practical information relevant to all aspects of neurologic rehabilitation. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Current news and information related to biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system. Neuropsychology Central Resources include FAQs on neuropsychological assessments, forum for professional discussion in neuropsycholgoy, and compreh...American Society of Neurorehabilitation
Interdisciplinary journal emphasizing publication of scientifically based, practical information relevant to all aspects of neurologic rehabilitation.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Current news and information related to biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system.

Neuropsychology Central
Resources include FAQs on neuropsychological assessments, forum for professional discussion in neuropsycholgoy, and comprehensive well-organized links to relevant sites.

The Whole Brain Atlas
Neuroimaging of specific neurological conditions.

]]>http://www.tbinrc.com/neuroscienceneuropsychologyRehab Resourceshttp://www.tbinrc.com/rehab-resourcesTue, 26 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMTMeridian Tech Group, IncNational Rehabilitation Information Center 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.

]]>National Rehabilitation Information Center 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.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

]]>http://www.tbinrc.com/rehab-resourcesPublicationshttp://www.tbinrc.com/publicationsTue, 26 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMTMeridian Tech Group, IncNeurorehabilitation: An Interdisciplinary Journal Brain Injury TBI Today Virginia Commonwealth Medical Center's Model System Newsletter Brain Injury Source BIA journal. OKBIA Newsletter Oklahoma Brain Injury Association, Inc. newsletter.

]]>Neurorehabilitation: An Interdisciplinary Journal Brain Injury TBI Today Virginia Commonwealth Medical Center's Model System Newsletter Brain Injury Source BIA journal. OKBIA Newsletter Oklahoma Brain Injury Association, Inc. newsletter.Neurorehabilitation: An Interdisciplinary Journal

Brain Injury

TBI Today
Virginia Commonwealth Medical Center's Model System Newsletter

OKBIA Newsletter
Oklahoma Brain Injury Association, Inc. newsletter.

Mainstream On-line
Advocacy and lifestyle issues for people with disabilities.

UW TBI Newsletter
University of Washington Rehabilitation Medicine Newsletter

]]>http://www.tbinrc.com/publicationsBrain Injury Association, Support Groups, Survivorshttp://www.tbinrc.com/brain-injury-association-support-groups-survivorsTue, 12 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMTMeridian Tech Group, IncBrain 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.

]]>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.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.

TBI Chat Room

Real-time chat support for survivors of traumatic brain injury.This java-enabled site may take a few minutes to download, but may be a great resource, especially for those with limited transportation resources.

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

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.

]]>http://www.tbinrc.com/brain-injury-association-support-groups-survivorsResources for Parents and their Childrenhttp://www.tbinrc.com/resources-for-parents-and-their-childrenTue, 12 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMTMeridian Tech Group, IncTraumatic Brain Injury Fact Sheet Published by the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities - includes tips for parents and teachers. 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 organization...

]]>Traumatic Brain Injury Fact Sheet Published by the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities - includes tips for parents and teachers. 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 organization...Center for Parent Information and Resources

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.
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