Life after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be incredibly difficult. Victims often must relearn how to communicate, something many of us take for granted. Recognizing the difficulties faced by TBI victims, two Colorado organizations are lending their support to TBI victims by helping them gain access to assistive technologies. Many of us use electronic… read more
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is making a concentrated push this month to inform the public of the devastating costs of traumatic brain injuries. According to the BIAA, about 75% of TBIs that occur each year are concussions or other forms of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI).… read more
The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) marks the month of March as Brain injury Awareness Month. Intended to promote awareness and advocacy, the BIAA encourages self-advocates, families and volunteers across the nation to spread the facts about traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) during the month of March. The organization encourages the download and distribution of… read more
A Colorado underdog has won the $50,000 after its application beat out 300,000 others for the 50K Pepsi Refresh Everything grant. GAP Service Dogs found out about the challenge from a woman GAP had helped through the donation of a service dog. Barbara Brady, from Lakewood, suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2005, and the… read more
The Colorado Springs Therapeutic Riding Center has grown leaps and bounds, helping people with all kinds of disabilities through equine-assisted therapy, otherwise known as hippotherapy. Founded in 2008, the CSTRC has grown from three students to around 67. People suffering from a variety of problems come for help, including autism, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy,… read more
A University of Washington senior was charged last month with four counts of vehicular assault, accused of driving drunk and plowing into a group of pedestrians. Cary Dexter Griffin was released from the King County Jail after posting $200,000 bail. He was allegedly behind the wheel of a 2004 gold Subaru with Colorado license plates… read more
Former professional snowboarder Kevin Pearce snowboarded for the first time in two years last week after suffering a devastating brain injury that left many wondering if he would ever live a normal life. Pearce was a favorite to win a medal at the Vancouver Games when he had his accident in December 2009. While training… read more
A 21-year-old Craig, Colorado man is happy to be back in his hometown and happy to be alive after suffering a traumatic brain injury that almost killed him. Steven Sharp was riding in a motocross race on June 26 at Thunder Ridge Motor Sports Park when he had his accident. His fiancée, 19-year-old Kailee Greenwood,… read more
Colorado State University has received a grant for $1.2 million to develop brain-computer interactions that could help people with severe motor impairments do simple things just by thinking about them, such as turning on the TV. The researchers expect to create new strategies to measure brain waves and mathematically quantify the electrical activity of the… read more
A Colorado soldier is staying active through the help of a local foundation after returning home with a brain injury. Brady Fowler has experienced loss of hearing, seizures and a brain aneurysm after a rocket-assisted mortar hit him in Iraq in 2008. Fortunately, Fowler made it home to his family, and will be retiring soon… read more
