Brain Injury Association of Colorado Inc.

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“Executive director (officer) - compensation determined by executive committee of board of directors based on merit, annual operating budget and comparison to data compiled from surveys of similar non-profits. (reviewed annually)”

“Staff directors and managers - compsenation determined by executive director and executive committee of board of directors based on merit, annual operating budget and comparison to data compiled from surveys of similar non-profits. (reviewed annually)”

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“Colorado youth brain injury connections - a part of the colorado brain injury program, biac provides state-wide intake and referral of youths in the community with any type of brain injury to receive care coordination and education consultation. Biac works closely with the colorado department of education as well as school districts and schools to help the child and family to thrive in the education system post-injury. Workshops- several workshops designed for survivors of a brain injury and their family members/caregivers are held throughout the state. The workshops are very affordable and feature topics that survivors and caregivers can use at home. Community outreach & education - biac staff give presentations, exhibits, and seminars throughout colorado to many different community groups depending on their specific needs. Staff attend and exhibit at conferences and meetings in order to increase awareness of brain injury in the community and to share information on local resources. Emergency utility bill assistance - biac is able to help survivors of a brain injury and families facing life changes after brain injury with their heating and electricity bills if they have fallen behind in payments. Resource facilitation pathways program - "the pathways program makes life easier for a survivor and their family by providing them with the confidence and peace of mind that biac will be checking in with them at regular intervals to provide support. Calls are scheduled for every 6 months for a period of 2 years. If a need comes up or a survivor or family member just wants to talk between scheduled calls, biac staff is available and able to help. Public policy - biac engages in state and federal legislative advocacy to encourage policies that improve the lives of survivors of a brain injury. Biac also works towards the establishment of an organized system of care, which includes appropriate services and benefits for persons with brain injury. Online resource directory - extensive and up to date database of brain injury related providers available for public access on our website. This is the most comprehensive resource directory on colorado based brain injury providers in the state. Support groups - over 70 state-wide support groups meet on a regular basis for understanding more about brain injury, learning about resources in your community, emotional healing, socialization, an opportunity to be understood and to express oneself and exploring common needs and strengths.”

“Address social, emotional, cognitive, and speech goals.”