Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) is a neurodegenerative condition linked to repetitive head injuries in contact sports. Read our new blog post to learn about symptoms and resources.
Brain Injury Awareness Month
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, dedicated to promoting awareness and prevention of brain injuries. Read our new blog post to learn about symptoms and resources.
Brain Injury Awareness Month: Laurie’s Story
In honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month, Laurie Elinoff of The Brain Injury Association of Maryland shares her personal path to advocacy.
The Brain Injury Association of Maryland
The Brain Injury Association of Maryland is a nonprofit organization that provides help, hope, and healing to Marylanders who have sustained a brain injury and their families, through resource coordination, prevention and awareness programs, education programs, self-determination, and advocacy.
Setting Intentions
Independence Now’s Administrative Coordinator, Denise Robinson, lives with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) which limits her ability to participate in some forms of exercise. So she’s developed her own daily self-help routine to maintain her physical and mental well-being in a safe and healthy way.