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Every Challenge Can Be an Opportunity
We all start out with hopes, dreams, goals, and expectations. Life rarely turns out exactly like we pictured it would though and unplanned medical challenge can quickly change the picture completely.
It’s OK to Get Help When Supporting Others…And Probably for the Best
It’s natural to help friends who are facing difficult challenges in their life. Lending a sympathetic ear, offering a bit of healthy distraction, or giving a loved one some outside perspective are all valuable, supportive, and nourishing acts of love and friendship.
How Music Helped Bob Millsap Overcome COVID Pneumonia
How music helped Bob Millsap overcome COVID Pneumonia.
Meet our Return to Work Champion — Matthew Rodriguez
Return-to-Work champion Matthew Rodriguez continues to serve fellow military veterans
Meet our Return to Work Champion — Juan Murillo
Return to Work Champion Juan Murillo counsels with compassion to get others working again. Returning to work is frequently a crucial milestone in any brain injury survivor’s recovery journey, but it takes more than just effort on the survivor’s part.
ESPN Hits Home Run with Its Coverage of Sports Fans with Disabilities
It’s not often the mainstream gets coverage of people with disabilities right. That’s why we were so pleasantly surprised to see ESPN’s phenomenal coverage of several die-hard sports fans who don’t let their disabilities keep them away from game day in a realistic way.
How Parents Can Help Teens Re-entering School After An Overdose
Having a child who had a non-fatal overdose is a frightening experience for parents and caregivers.
Meet the Mike Robertson Family — 2025 Run, Walk, and Roll Co-Chairs
For Mike Robertson, chairman of BIAAZ’s 2025 Run, Walk & Roll signature fundraiser, the mission is personal.
Yes, Concussions Are That Serious…
This year Concussion Awareness Day is on Friday, September 20th. It’s our job to start the concussion conversation right here in Arizona!
Blazing a Trail For Accessibility At Burning Man
Brain Waves recently caught up with Dr. Mark Wentling after a successful week at Burning Man, the week-long celebration of art, community, and self-expression that pops up in the Black Rock Desert, 100 miles outside of Reno each year.
Survivor Artwork on Display at Abilities Expo in Scottsdale
Acrylic pour artwork made by Brain Injury Association client Chris Ellersick will be on display this weekend at the annual Abilities Expo.
Educator Involvement After Overdose
We know teachers do so much more than just teach. This is especially true as schools begin to focus on rehabilitating – as opposed to punishing – teens who suffer a nonfatal overdose.
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