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People have heard about brain injury but they really don't think about until it happens to them, which at that point it is all they or anyone they know can talk about. It is a sinister injury that can change everything in a blink of an eye, and as it goes on misunderstood the dark side of a person a new person starts to emerge, spouses suddenly in a relationship with a stranger, even the survivor does not know themselves. Lost alone and frightened learn about it before it’s too late, before it can take you or a loved one’s life away forever, the more you know the better you will be. You are not along there are millions of us among you. We represent over 70% of those in prison and even more of the homeless. Together we can stop the devastating effects of this sinister injury that can last a life time. One that is big business over 75 billion a year, where the rich control the destiny of the lost for a buck. Let us make a world where we are accepted not jailed or isolated, empowered not controlled. One where we embrace this new person to be a better, braver, strong more creative and productive part of society.

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Let's talk about IT! Panelists, Deb Brandon, Gail Waitkun, Dawn Corbelli, and Kelly Tuttle join me to talk about brain injury and all that it entails. Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the roof, doing one more chin-up, or a door literally slamming one in the face are just some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or the coveted job quickly slip from reality as dreams turn to struggle. These unexpected life-happenings that divert one from his or her chosen path in life can be devastating. But as Yogi Berra once said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." Life is all about choices! To learn more about me, please visit my blog and website. Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com Author of Prisoners without Bars: A Caregiver's Tale: donnafigurski.com Donna's Blog: donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpress.com
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THIS WEEK: RESPECT Your TBI It was Confucius who said, ?Respect yourself and others will respect you.? A common thread in all disability communities is the desire to be respected as individuals who want to be totally integrated into all... more

Fantastic Frank, born Frank R. Johnson, is the epitome of perseverance. As a young man, he was a successful chemical engineer and entrepreneur. One day while he was at the height of enjoying success, everything changed irreversibly... more

The empowerment zone was created to help break down barriers of injustice for people with disabilities, to create new relationships throughout the community with everyone, and help people with and without disabilities come together and bridge... more

Xavier Figueroa. President at the Brain Health and Healing Foundation, received his doctoral degree in 2003 from the University of Washington's Program in Neurobiology & Behavior in the Department of Environmental Health and... more

TONIGHT AT 8 PM EASTERN, LISTEN TO THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS WITH HOST LORIPURDY FAITEL Lori is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/ COTA,Since 1992. In 1986 Lori, was in a car accident on her way to... more

Dream Catchers - Power to the Future NOW with Les Paul Technology, society, and people with disabilities are changing at a phenomenal rate but in slow motion at the same time! It's our turn to Kick it up several kootchars and bust a move... more

Its been a law for many years that persons with disabilities voice be used in any new state or federal input, many persons sit on state and federal boards and some really dont care what we have to say and ignore and discount what... more

Tonight's episode continues our exploration of the book Supporting Survivors and caregivers after Brain Injury. There are two successive phases: exploration and evolution. The exploration phase focuses on the person with the brain injury and... more

TMDS 'cast' ROCKED deep inside the the Brain Injury community, as well as the multi-trauma's that affect every day life of Survivors. The true, inspiring, driven, athletes who represent the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana Sports Program. In... more

We trust you had an enjoyable Easter, the day of celebration of faith. The DownTown Milton Studio is proud to install its fifth production towards God's gift of true life - brain injury survival. Tonight begins the compassion of a Caregiver, a... more
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