News & Events
2024 WALK RUN AND ROLL FOR BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MARCH 17-23
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month across the US! Please join the Brain Injury Association of SC (BIASC) for the third annual Walk, Run, & Roll for brain injury awareness!
Brain Injury Friendly Art Class Feb. 6, 2024
2024 Life with Brain Injury Conference Request for Proposals
Research Opportunity Through University of Indianapolis
'A Matter of Balance' Class, January-February 2024
Do you have concerns about falling? ‘A Matter of Balance’ is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels for older adults.
It's Falls Prevention Awareness Week!
Falls among older adults continue to be a national public health concern. Please join us in recognizing Falls Prevention Awareness Week, a nationwide observance with state coalitions and partners to raise awareness on preventing falls, reducing the risk of falls, and helping older adults live without fear of falling.
Welcome Our Newest Board Member, Carli Simms!
We're excited to share that BIASC’s newest board member is Carli Simms! Carli has been volunteering with us since 2021, and she is an incredible advocate for individuals living with brain injury.
An Update to the Get Schooled on Concussions Portal: Introducing the QTACT
Our transition to the Quick Teacher Acute Concussion Tool (QTACT) means that it is easier for ALL adults in a young person’s life to support them from onset of concussion to full resolution of symptoms (typically within 28 days). Now, ANY adult can fill out the QTACT in 9 questions or less.
This Concussion Awareness Day, take the #MelonPledge
September 15 is National Concussion Awareness Day, and we’re encouraging people to join the cause by taking the #MelonPledge and becoming a Concussion Awareness Now Champion!
National Concussion Awareness Day 2023
Mark your calendar for National Concussion Awareness Day (NCAD) 2023 this Friday, September 15! Join us on Facebook and Instagram for a social media takeover with Brooke Mills. Brooke is a concussion survivor and the Founder of NCAD, as well as being the current Miss New Hampshire. She’ll be posting on our socials throughout the day about her story, why she founded NCAD, and her tips as a concussion survivor!
'A Matter of Balance' Class, August 2023
Do you have concerns about falling? ‘A Matter of Balance’ is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels for older adults.
June is National Safety Month
Take time to learn about opioid safety this summer!
Brain Injury Friendly Art Class - June 13, 2023
Please join us for another FREE Brain Injury Friendly Art Class on Tuesday, June 13th at 10:00 AM. Join artist, brain injury survivor, and advocate Allison Moir-Smith for a relaxing virtual art lesson. The theme will be summer!
Virtual Yoga Class for Brain Health - June 8, 2023
Join us for a free, virtual Yoga Class for Brain Health on Thursday, June 8th, at 10 AM! Take time to recharge as we unwind for summer.
DDSN is Hosting Listening Sessions in May
Join SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) for a Listening Session!
Experiencing Mental Illness After a Traumatic Brain Injury
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In recognition of the millions of Americans who suffer from a mental illness, we take a look at how traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, affect mental health.
Congratulations, Carli Simms!
We are thrilled to share that one of our devoted volunteers, Carli Simms, was unanimously accepted for recognition as the Governor's Volunteer Award for Youth Volunteer in March 2023!
Support BIASC during Midlands Gives on May 2!
We are excited to be participating in Midlands Gives again this year! Thanks to a generous matching gift from the Cheerful Giver, any donations we receive through Midlands Gives from now through May 2nd will be matched dollar for dollar (up to $2,500).
2023 Life with Brain Injury Conference: Call for Exhibitors, Sponsors
We extend an invitation to you to join us at the 2023 Life with Brain Injury Conference as an exhibitor and/or as a sponsor to inform participants about your interest in brain injury and available resources.
Virtual Yoga Class for Brain Health
Yoga is good for your brain health because it can reduce stress and anxiety, increase focus and concentration, improve cognitive function, promote neuroplasticity, and enhance brain connectivity.