Brain Injury Association
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Hearing on Accessible Technology
On Tuesday, February 7, 2012, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a hearing on accessible technology. Chairman Harkin (D-IA) spoke about how America is at a critical juncture in technological development related to education. Technology can either be used in the classroom to keep all students, including students who have sustained a TBI, on equal ground or to segregate those with disabilities by not developing accessible technology. Click here to link to the HELP Committee’s website to read testimony from the hearing.
Brain Injury Awareness Day 2012
This year, brain injury awareness day on Capitol Hill will be held on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. As in years past, there will be an awareness fair, briefing and reception. The full schedule for the day is as follows:
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Brain Injury Awareness Fair
First Floor Foyer of the Rayburn House Office Building
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM “Anytime, Anyone, Any Age: the Impact on Brain Injury”
Congressional Briefing; Capitol Visitor Center
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Reception Celebrating Brain Injury Awareness Month
Location to be Announced
BIAA is committed to helping the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force plan a successful event. Stay tuned for more details including a list of speakers for the briefing.
TBI Act Reauthorization 2012
This week, BIAA’s director of government affairs, NASHIA’s lobbyist and staff representing the National Disability Rights Network met with Senator Harkin and Senator Hatch’s staff to discuss TBI Act reauthorization in 2012. BIAA will continue to work closely with other stakeholders as the reauthorization of the TBI Act moves forward.
