Finding Help
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Advocacy Resources
“Knowledge is power” when you’re advocating for a family member with brain injury. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned expert, the web links in this section can connect you with advocacy groups and skill-building resources.
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Brain Injury Related
The brain is the most complex organ in the body. That’s why every injury is unique. The carefully selected links in this section can help you and your family member travel the maze of highs and lows that commonly follow brain injury.
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Caregiving Support
Caring for a family member with brain injury can take a physical and emotional toll. The web links in this section can connect you with a number of supportive organizations and resources.
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Education/Vocational Rehabilitation
Finding the right training and work after brain injury can be a challenge. Use these links to find helpful resources on job training and work-related benefits.
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Financial and Legal
Many families need to find a good attorney after brain injury. Although they are not a substitute for this critical advice, the web links in this section provide a foundation of information to help with financial and legal decisions.
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Government
Where do you find benefits? What are your rights? How do you locate programs and resources for veterans? These web links can direct you to the government sites you’ll need to get answers.
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Housing and Transportation
The goal of most individuals with brain injury is to live as independently as possible. The biggest barriers to this goal are often housing and transportation. Options vary by state, but these web links will get you started.
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Recovery
Different things are needed at different stages of recovery. The links in this section cover a range. As you explore these resources, never underestimate your ability to effect change as an individual advocate. Your knowledge not only can improve your family member’s situation, but it teaches others, increases awareness of brain injury, and drives you to accomplish things you never dreamed of.
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Search the Web
The Internet is an excellent tool for finding information about virtually any topic. Yet, with the vast number of web pages dedicated to a single topic such as traumatic brain injury, it’s easy to get lost and overwhelmed. The resources in this section provide tips about how to do effective searches and links to high-quality databases that will make searching easier and the results more reliable.
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