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BiAC Annual Award Recipients

2020 ANNUAL

C ONFERENCE

luncheon & Awards sponsor

keynote sponsorYale-new Haven Hospital

Breakfast sponsorThe Connecticut Institute for the Brain & Cognitive Sciences

UCONNdigital sponsor

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare

Program sponsorCasper & de Toledo, LLC

Bag sponsorMills Law Firm, LLC

Premium exhibitorsAdvanced Wheels

Amramp CTCareone neurobehavioral Rehabilitation Programs

Hartford HealthCare inpatient Rehabilitation at Hartford Hospital

liberty Homecare options, llCMount sinai Rehabilitation Hospital

next step HealthcarePlAn of Connecticut

The next street driver Rehab services

exhibitorsCharm Medical SupplyNew Horizons Village

Phillips Lifeline

Thank you to our Sponsors

March 20, 2020

Dear Conference Attendee:

Thank you for your patience as we had to make the last minute decision to hold the conference virtually. This is not what we had planned, but we are confident you will find the sessions informative and helpful to your practice. Because we will not be onsite, you will also need to visit the exhibitors virtually. Please be sure to read about the organizations which supported this conference both in this book and also by visiting our website (www.biact.org), where we will have a page dedicated to the conference exhibitors. And, if you contact them, let them know you learned about them through the Conference!

BIAC’s Annual Conference is just one of the many programs that we host throughout the year. Because our goal is to keep our educational programming accessible, the registration fees are kept as low as possible. Conference registration does not raise significant funds to support other BIAC activities. Special thanks to our sponsors & exhibitors for enabling us to present this world class event.

As a non-profit organization, BIAC relies solely on the generosity of our donors to give life to our many life-changing programs and services. If you enjoyed the conference, I ask you to consider partnering with BIAC further by making a donation to support our mission.

Gifts can be made online by visiting the BIAC website—www.biact.org. Thank you for your support of BIAC.

Sincerely,

Julie Peters, CBISExecutive Director

A proud member of

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BIAC Annual Conference Program Schedule

8:30 - 10:00 AM Welcome & keynote Julie Peters, CBis, Executive Director, BIAC You Look Normal! Understanding and Living with the Fractured

Sense of Self after a Traumatic Brain Injury Holly kostrzewski

10:00- 10:15 AM Break

10:15 - 11:45 AM session i A. Management of Fatigue & Lethargy in the TBI Patient Across

the Continuum of Care kwame Asante, Md

B. Cultural Humility in the Rehabilitation Setting Fatima Watt, Psyd

C. Transition to the Community and Care Planning Christi Thomas (panel moderator); dora Rivera, MsW;

Christina Russell, lMsW; Gina Waltos, CoTA, Ms

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM lunch Break 12:45 - 2:15 PM session ii D. Psychopharmacology Following Brain Injury Mel Glenn, Md

E. Destigmatizing Traumatic Brain Injury Among Veterans Mike Zacchea, ltCol UsMC (ret), MBA

F. Under-identification of Brain Injury in Students drew nagele, Psyd, FACRM

2:15 - 2:30 Break

2:30 - 4:00 PM session iii G. Concussion & Biomarkers stephanie Alessi-laRosa, Md, MPH

H. Co-occurring Substance Use Disorder & Acquired Brain Injury devon Briem, lAdC

I. Management of Spasticity: Clinical Implications for Intervention elizabeth Wescott, oTd oTR/l & erin lampron, PT, dPT, nCs

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2020 Conference Presenter Biographies

You Look Normal! Understanding and Living with the Fractured Sense of Self after a Traumatic Brain InjuryHolly kostrzewski Holly Kostrzewski says with a smile, “I did not choose my career, my career chose me!” Holly’s path forever changed, when at the age of 18, she sustained a life-changing traumatic brain injury as a result of a motor vehicle crash. Significant challenges followed during her ongoing recovery. Through faith, determination, tenacity, a positive attitude, and a great sense of humor, Holly graduated college with honors, went on to earn a Master’s degree in Public Health, and is currently writing her dissertation to complete a PhD in Public Health/Community Health. Ironically, Holly works in traffic safety for the State of Minnesota. In 2014, Holly’s family faced a new challenge. Holly’s father sustained a paralyzing spinal cord injury in 2014 and is cared for at home by family. Holly has consistently been named one of the top presenters at brain injury conferences in the United States and Canada, medical professional conferences, correctional institutions, colleges, and high schools. Holly is the founder of HUGS: Helmet Use and Grab your Seatbelt; a brain injury education and prevention program for children.

After taking a seven-year break from public speaking to concentrate on her career and graduate school, Holly is back with a new perspective based on living with a brain injury over time. Through her frank and entertaining presentations, Holly will explain the challenges she has encountered in living with a brain injury including challenges related to working, dating, seizures, and how grief and trauma have affected her life. Holly will also review how she faced the issues and helped herself succeed. In addition, Holly will share the journey she and her family have traveled through her traumatic brain injury and resulting fractured self, and her father’s spinal cord injury, hospitalization, rehab, and associated every day challenges for her father and her family.To date, Holly has reached over 100,000 people with her message of hope, humor, and inspiration.

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Management of Fatigue and Lethargy in the TBI Patient Across the Continuum of Carekwame Asante, Md is an Attending Physician at Saint Francis Hospital and Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Dr. Asante is the Former Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New England Baptist Hospital, the Former Associate Director of TBI Rehabilitation at Hartford Hospital and one of five Brain Injury Board Certified Physiatrists in the state of Connecticut.

Cultural Humility in the Rehabilitation SettingFatima Watt, Psyd received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Georgia School of Professional Psychology. She completed her clinical training in pediatric psychology at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta-Egleston followed by an internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Franciscan Children’s. Prior to returning to Franciscan Children’s as the Director of Behavioral Health Services, she served as a pediatric psychologist at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children. Dr. Watt is committed to providing therapeutic services to underserved populations, including low-income, medically and psychiatrically complex, and racially diverse youth and families. Dr. Watt is credentialed by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.

Transition to the Community and Care PlanningChristi Thomas has been providing residential, vocational and social supports to individuals who experience disabilities for 23 years, 17 of those with brain injury survivors in the state of CT. She has served as a presenter for Allied Community Resources for both basic and advanced trainings regarding brain injury and service provision. Her experience has included working with providers to support survivors’ transition to the community and then working with individuals and teams to provide the best community supports possible. Christi’s philosophy is focusing on what a person can do in an environment where safety, respect and dignity are at the forefront. Her ultimate goal is to see every individual living and learning with a disability to reach their self-described personal best.

dora Rivera, MsW graduated from Tunxis Community College and Springfield College with a Masters in Social Work. Dora worked for eight years serving the mental health population in an acute care setting. For the past four years, Dora has worked for the Hospital for Special Care as Program Social Worker/Discharge Coordinator on the Neurobehavioral Unit, which serves individuals with brain injury, mental health and substance abuse issues.

2018 Brain Injury Alliance Award Recipients

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Christina Russell, lMsW is a Care Manager with the All Waivers Program of Connecticut Community Care (CCCI). Christina has worked at CCCI for seven years, and been a care manager for five years. She has worked with the ABI waiver for two years. Her primary role is to do the care planning for individuals in skilled nursing facilities and the Hospital for Special Care in order for them to return to the community with services.

Gina Waltos, CoTA, Ms is the Team Leader for Quality and Outcomes for Trinity Health of New England, Mt. Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital. Gina oversees the social workers, case managers and outcome coordinators, assisting in comprehensive care planning and transition plans for a diverse population including brain injury.

Psychopharmacology Following Brain InjuryMel Glenn, Md is the Chief of the Brain Injury Division of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and an Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School. He has been Medical Director of Community Rehab Care since 1996. He has been the Medical Director for NeuroRestorative in Massachusetts since 1991, and in Rhode Island since 2017. He became National Medical Director for NeuroRestorative in 2019. From 1983-1993, while on the faculty of Tufts University School of Medicine, Dr. Glenn was the Director of the Brain Injury Program at Greenery Rehabilitation Center. From 1993 through 1997, he served as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine and Chief of Rehabilitation Medicine at Boston Medical Center. He joined the staff at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in 1998, and was the Project Director of the Spaulding/Partners Traumatic Brain Injury Model System, a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, from 1998-2012. Dr. Glenn was editor of the “Update on Pharmacology” column of Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation from its inception in 1985 until 2013, and is now Editor Emeritus.

Destigmatizing Traumatic Brain Injury Among VeteransMike Zacchea, ltCol UsMC (ret.), MBA was commissioned in the Marine Corps in 1990. In 2004 Mike deployed to Iraq for OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM II. He participated in OPERATION PHANTOM FURY, the 2nd Battle of Fallujah. During the battle, Mike was wounded by a rocket-propelled grenade. As a result of his wounds, Mike has been medically retired.Mike’s military awards include the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart

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Medal, a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, a Combat Action Ribbon, and numerous unit and campaign awards. In 2009, Mike founded the UConn Entrepreneur Bootcamp for Veterans, through which he has helped veterans start more than 170 businesses producing more than $150 million in gross revenues. He served on a multi-agency cross-disciplinary working group chaired by the CT Dept of Veterans Affairs focusing on veteran reintegration, education, training, and workforce re-entry issues. Mike is a frequent guest speaker in the media, and has been featured in several books and documentaries addressing the Iraq War, Iraqi refugee issues, and veterans’ issues. Mike’s critically acclaimed memoir The Ragged Edge: A US Marine’s Account of Leading the Iraqi Army Fifth Battalion was published by the Chicago Review Press in 2017. Mike earned an MBA from the School of Business at the University of Connecticut.

Under-identification of Brain Injury in Studentsdrew nagele, Psyd, FACRM is trained as a neuropsychologist with a 35+ year career in creating and running brain injury rehabilitation programs for children, adolescents, and adults with acquired brain injury. He has worked at Moss Rehabilitation Hospital and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He was involved in starting the CHOP Career Path program giving students work trials and job coaching. He is principal at Nagele NeuroRehab Consulting, LLC, where he provides neurorehabilitation consultation to a range of individuals and organizations, including schools, criminal justice, acute/post-acute rehabilitation and long term care settings. Dr. Nagele currently serves as a member of the ACBIS Board of Governors, co-chairs the National Collaborative on Children’s Brain Injury, and co-chairs the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine’s Pediatric and Adolescent Task Force. Founding President of the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania, Dr. Nagele is a clinical professor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and frequently speaks on brain injury prevention and rehabilitation around the world.

Concussion & Biomarkersstephanie Alessi-laRosa, Md, MPH is a board certified neurologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of concussion, post-concussion syndrome and neurologic conditions in athletes. She completed a residency in neurology at UCONN/Hartford Hospital and completed a fellowship in sports neurology at The Sports Neurology Clinic in Brighton, Michigan. Dr. Alessi-LaRosa is the Associate Director of the Hartford Healthcare Sports Neurology Program. She has a passion for educating patients, families and communities on the topics of brain health and sports neurology.



Co-occuring Substance Use Disorder and Acquired Brain Injurydevon Briem, lAdC is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) with over 17 years of experience in the field of addiction treatment with 10 years’ experience focusing on treating individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders and acquired brain injuries. She has worked in several different treatment settings as both a case manager and clinician. Devon earned her Master of Science with a concentration in Addictions in 2014 from Grand Canyon University, AZ. She is currently in dissertation phase of completing a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Behavioral Health.

Management of Spasticity: Clinical Implications for Interventionelizabeth Wescott, oTd, oTR/l received her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from University of Scranton and her post-professional OTD from Quinnipiac University. For 10 years Elizabeth worked with the adult neurological population at NYU Langone Medical Center Rusk Rehabilitation. Elizabeth is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at Quinnipiac University. She has presented both locally and nationally on topics including neurological visual assessment and intervention, spinal cord injury, concussion management, neurorehabilitation, and adaptive sports. Elizabeth is a liaison for the rehabilitation, disability, and participation special interest section for ConnOTA. Elizabeth is actively involved with a CT based adaptive water and snow ski program.

erin lampron, PT, dPT, nCs is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy Department at Quinnipiac University, teaching in the content areas of neurorehabilitation and human anatomy. Erin earned a BS in Exercise Science from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 2002. In 2005, she graduated from Sacred Heart University with a MS in Physical Therapy. Erin received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2018 from Arcadia University. She has been recognized by the APTA as a Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist since 2011. Erin is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association as well as the CT Chapter of the APTA, serving as the Co-Chair for the Neurologic Special Interest Group and Executive Board Liaison for the Student Special Interest Group. In addition, she serves as a board member for the CT Chapter of the United Spinal Association. Erin spent most of her clinical career at Gaylord Specialty Healthcare in Wallingford, CT. During this time, she developed a special interest and passion for working with persons with neurological injury.

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2020 BIAC Conference Planning Committee

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BIAC extends its sincere thanks to the 2020 BIAC Annual Conference Planning Committee

Kwame Asante, MD

Keith Arnold, LCSW, CBIST

Sarah E. Bullard, PhD, ABPP/ABCN

George Chamberlin, SSOM

Linda MacKay, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIST, BRS-S

Bonnie Meyers, CRC, CBIST

April Michaud

Kim Miles, CTRS, CBIS

Kaila Morin, PT

Joy Morse

Julie Peters, CBIS

Sarah Raskin, PhD, ABBP/ABCN

Nicole Spencer

Michele Tarantino, OTD, MPH, OTRL, CLVT

Christi Thomas

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kelly steinKelly Stein has spent her career advocating for and leading quality services for people who have sustained brain injury. Kelly’s dedication and commitment to serving people with ABI has spanned more than 25 years at Ability Beyond. As Service Manager, Kelly has shown incredible initiative and creativity to develop an ABI adult day program for individuals who yearn for a sense of community, productivity and fun! Kelly and her team have reached beyond the challenges and overcome obstacles that have made a marked improvement in the quality of life for individuals with brain injuries. Kelly’s commitment and unyielding work is to be applauded and commended. She refuses to give up and has always remained focused on doing the right thing for those she serves. She has developed a program which has shown great promise and success and which now will serve to be a role model for other provider agencies.

Garry lapidus, PA-C, MPHGarry Lapidus’ work as Director of the Injury Prevention Center at CCMC has included numerous research projects that directly impact brain injury prevention. He also serves as Associate Professor, Pediatrics & Public Health for the UCONN School of Medicine. Some of his considerable research includes work on domestic violence, teen driving safety, and firearm violence, all of which we know often lead to brain injury. He was also a lead member of the coalition that worked towards increasing our motorcycle helmet laws. Garry is a national leader in injury prevention research, education and training, community based programs, and public policy. He is a published author in the field with over 50 peer reviewed journal articles. In 2015, he was appointed by the Connecticut legislature to co-chair the Task Force to Study the State-wide Response to Family Violence and its Impact on Children.

BRAIN INJURY SERVICEAWARD

For outstanding effort that has resulted in

broadened community services available to

individuals who have sustained a brain

injury

CATHERINE BONTKE

MEMORIALAWARD

Awarded to a professional who has

made a significant contribution to the field of brain injury

through clinical services or research


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Yale new Haven Health/Yale BeaTBiYale New Haven Hospital Neurosciences is led by world-renowned specialists with expertise in treating brain injury. Yale New Haven Health has been a strong and valued partner of BIAC for the past five years. CEO Marna Borgstrom arranged the first meeting between BIAC and Yale in 2015 to discuss gaps in services for individuals with brain injury and how they could better serve the community as it relates to brain injury. Yale has been an important partner in the conference providing some level of sponsorship at every conference since 2015. Equally important was the formation of Yale BeaTBI (Boosting Education and Advocacy for Traumatic Brain Injury), comprised of a variety of professionals within the hospital and outside of the hospital focused on education, awareness and advocacy surrounding TBI. Not only has Yale become an important financial partner to BIAC, but they are helping to raise critical awareness and providing information to the Yale network of care regarding brain injury - a partner in every sense of the word.

Koskoff, Koskoff & BeiderThe President’s Award is reserved for those who have exemplified exceptional commitment to and support of the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut. For over 30 years, the Law Firm of Koskoff, Koskoff & Beider has been a critical supporter and partner. Over the last thirteen years alone, they have donated more than $188,000 to BIAC, the largest single donor in BIAC’s History. In addition to the many events and programs they have supported, beginning in 2019, BIAC formed a new partnership with KKB to sponsor the Helpline and the Spring Social. As important as that level of financial support is, and it truly is what allows us to answer the phones every day, KKB offers more than that. In the Community, the law firm provides important legal service for individuals who have sustained an injury as a result of negligence or malpractice. We are fortunate to have many supporters in the brain injury community, but the partnership that BIAC and KKB have formed over the past three decades is truly unique and deserving of this award.

PRESIDENT’SAWARD

For outstanding support of the Brain

Injury Alliance of Connecticut resulting in strengthening the

Alliance’s mission

PARTNERSHIPAWARD

Awarded to an individual or

organization for outstanding support of BIAC events and promotion of brain

injury awareness and prevention

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VOLUNTEERAWARD

Presented to an individual for

outstanding service to BIAC through their

volunteer efforts

sara lourieSara Lourie is a longstanding volunteer with BIAC, and we have always considered ourselves fortunate to have benefitted from her experience advocating for people in need and for those with disabilities. Professionally, Sara began her career as a social worker in the private non-profit community predominantly working with adults experiencing severe mental health concerns. She eventually brought those skills to the State of CT where she spent 15 years with the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. From there, she moved to the Department of Children and Families where she spent another 15 years managing the transition of young adults from the DCF system. Her long-standing professional relationship with BIAC became personal when her nephew sustained a traumatic brain injury while abroad in 2013. Sara always knew that in retirement she would continue to give back to others, but this personal experience strengthened her commitment to BIAC. Both before and since her retirement, Sara has volunteered for BIAC at events and in our office. She brings a welcome smile, a wealth of knowledge and an unfailing can-do attitude to all endeavors that we value beyond measure.

nicole spencerNicole Spencer has been an amazing example of what it means to offer one’s service to others. Nicole goes above and beyond what is expected from a volunteer to offer assistance in whatever way necessary. Nicole’s background in therapeutic recreation shines through, and she is the one of our most enthusiastic supporters of our annual Spring Social. Whether serving food or working to ensure that every attendee has an evening to remember, we can always count on Nicole to make the Spring Dance a memorable evening for all. Nicole has also volunteered at every Bike for Thought event since joining the BIAC family. In the true vain of a great volunteer, she never expects anything in return. Nicole also stepped up once again this past year and joined the Conference Planning Committee – yet another example of how Nicole is eager and ready to offer a helping hand whenever we need her. Nicole serves as the Neuro Liaison for CareOne Management in MA.

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BIAC Conference Supporters

Advanced Wheels33 Bradley Park RoadPO Box 908East Granby, CT 06026860-653-8064www.advancedwheels.comSee us on page 17

Amramp CT30 S. Stonybrook DriveMarlborough, CT 06447860-295-0048www.amramp.comSee us on page 19

Careone neurobehavioral Rehabilitation systemsCare One at Holyoke260 Easthampton RoadHolyoke, MA 01040413-575-5321ma.care-one.com/services/neurobehavioral-rehabilitationSee us on page 24

Casper & de Toledo1458 Bedford StreetStamford, CT 06905-4714203-325-8600www.casperdetoledo.comSee us on the back cover

Charm Medical supply348 No. Main StreetWest Hartford, CT 06117860-967-3560www.charmmedical.comCharm Medical Supply helps individuals and families receive their insurance covered medical supplies. Home delivery to anywhere in CT of monthly supplies for incontinence and urology.

employment options800 Main Street South, Suite 102Southbury, CT 06488203-267-3810www.employmentoptionsllc.comSee us on page 15

Gaylord speciality Healthcare50 Gaylord Farm RoadWallingford, CT 06492203-284-2800www.gaylord.org See us on page 14

Hartford HealthCare inpatient Rehabilitation at Hartford Hospital80 Seymour StreetHartford, CT 06106860-972-0990www.hartfordhospital.org/services/physical-rehabilitationSee us on page 17

liberty Homecare options, llC26 Hart StreetNew Britain, CT 06052860-357-4112www.libertyhcoct.comSee us on page 24

Mills law Firm, llC1 Whitney Avenue, Ste 11New Haven, CT 06510203-776-4500www.millslawfirm.comOffers quality representation to individuals who are injured and to families who have lost a loved one due to a personal injury accident or negligence.

Mount sinai Rehabilitation Hospital490 Blue Hills AvenueHartford, CT 06112860-714-3500www.msrh-ct.org/mtsinaiSee us on page 15

new Horizons Village37 Bliss Memorial Road Unionville, CT 06085860-673-8893www.nhvillage.orgNew Horizons Village provides housing with support services for people with disabilities who want to live in a community that maximizes opportunities for independent, self-directed living.

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next step Healthcare Braintree Manor1102 Washington StreetBraintree, MA 02184781-848-3100www.nextstephc.comSee us on page 17

Philips lifeline111 Lawrence StreetFramingham, MA 017021-800-250-5826www.lifeline.philips.com Philips Cares brings together the #1 Medical Alert Service with innovative digital tools designed to surround seniors and individuals with disabilities with the right response, care and services at the right time.

PlAn of ConnecticutPO Box 290937Wethersfield, CT 06129860-523-4951www.planofct.orgSee us on page 19

Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, Depaolo & denigris, l.l.P.166 North Main Street Southington, CT 06489 860-200-3443www.sheffylaw.comSee us on page 22

shoreline Pediatricneuropsychological services, llCPO Box 303Old Saybrook, CT 06475860-388-2000www.spns.ccSee us on page 19

The CT institute for the Brain & Cognitive sciences (iBACs)University of Connecticut337 Mansfield Rd Unit 1272Storrs, CT 06269860-486-4937www.ibacs.uconn.eduThe mission of the Connecticut Institute for the Brain and Cognitive Sciences is to serve as both a

beacon and incubator for research across the brain and cognitive sciences at UConn and beyond; promoting and supporting the interdisciplinary science of the mind and its realization in biological and artificial systems.

The next street driver Rehab services199 Park Road Extension, Suite 112Middlebury, CT 06762860-631-4286https://rehab.thenextstreet.comSee us on page 23

The supported living Group113 School StreetDanielson, CT 06239860-774-3400www.supportedlivinggroup.org See us on page 18

Yale-new Haven Hospital20 York StreetNew Haven, CT 06510203-688-4242www.ynnh.org See us on page 16

Questions about information and resources for people with brain injury and their families?

The BIAC HelpLine is free of charge, and available to help.

[email protected]

PROUD SUPPProud Supporter of BIACORTER OF BIAC


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CARF-ACCREDITED. EXCELLENCE ACHIEVED. Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to sponsor the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut’s 2020 Conference.

Move Beyond Expectations

Adult

Adult-Stroke

490 Blue Hills Avenue, Hartford, CT 06112 • 860-714-3500 • msrh-ct.org

Proud Supporter of BIAC

Yale New Haven Hospital has been honored to care for our community for more than 185 years. We’re proud to be part of a rich tapestry in which so many organizations work together for the entire community.

Visit our information table.

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Yale New Haven Hospital is pleased to support The Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut

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The Hartford HealthCare Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Hartford Hospital provides comprehensive rehab care from a team of compassionate medical and rehabilitation specialists. Our goal is to help patients return home faster and healthier with a greater level of independence following major illness or injury.

Our specialized rehabilitation team includes 25 Certifi ed Brain Injury Specialists from across the Hartford HealthCare continuum of care.

www.hartfordhospital.org/rehabFor a tour, please call 860.972.0990

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Building a Positive Path to Recovery

Braintree Manor provides specialized

neurorehabilitation care for individuals with acquired brain injuries, Huntington’s Disease,

and other neurological or neuropsychiatric disorders with

behavorial disturbances.

Our Team is trained in crisis management

and prevention, behavorial protocols and the development

of individualized treatment plans to address challenging

behaviors.

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For More Information on Next Step Healthcare’s Neurorehabilitation

Program at Braintree Manor Healthcare, or to refer a patient, Please contact our dedicated Admission Director;

Denise Finnegan at (781) 298-6009 or our Clinical Liason Nicole Spencer

at (508) 930-3780

For more information on Next Step Healthcare’s Neurorehabilitation Pro-gram at Braintree Manor Healthcare,

or to refer a patient. Please contact our dedicated Neuro-Rehabilitation Liaison: Elizabeth Pusey at 508-930-

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Proud supporter of BiACEvery day is an opportunity to grow stronger, move forward and take back control of my

life.With the assistance of Connecticut’s premier provider of brain injury support services, The Supported Living Group

Leaders in Brain Injury Rehabilitation Since 2006

Main Office 860 774 3400Fax 860 412 9232

www.supportedlivinggroup.org

113 School StreetDanielson, CT 06239

97 Whiting Street Plainville, CT 06062

147 Simsbury RdAvon, CT 06001

Proud BIAC Sponsor

For more information visit our website at www.planofct.org

call (860) 523-4951 or email [email protected]

Proud BiAC supporter

Our mission is to assist families in planning for the future of their family member with a disability

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Shoreline PediatricNeuropsychological Services, LLC

Shelley F. Pelletier, PhD, NCSP, ABPP954 Middlesex Tpke, A2 Mail: PO Box 303Old Saybrook, CT 06475 Old Saybrook, CT 06475Office 860.388.2000 Fax: 860.388.0621www.snps.cc Email: [email protected]

Proud BIAC Supporter

RAMPS, LIFTS & MOREFree evaluation, installed in daysby Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists

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For more information visit our website at www.planofct.org

call (860) 523-4951 or email [email protected]

Proud BiAC supporter

Our mission is to assist families in planning for the future of their family member with a disability

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SHEFFY, MAZZACCARO, DEPAOLO & DENIGRIS, L.L.P.

SOUTHINGTON

*The dedicated team of lawyers at Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP, handle personal injury cases, family law matters and real estate transactions. “We believe that each case is unique and deserves responsive and attentive representation,” partner Anthony Sheffy says.

Included on this year’s Super Lawyers list, Sheffy focuses his practice on personal injury and insurance defense. He has been helping those who have suffered serious injuries since 1996 throughout Connecticut. “I never take on a case that I am not prepared to put before a jury,” Sheffy says. He also handles cases involving coverage issues on auto and commercial lines, traumatic brain injury cases, medical malpractice and wrongful death.

Sheffy is the founder and editor of Recovery Magazine and is a frequent lecturer on advanced trial skills, as well as a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Litigation Counsel of America.

WE PROUDLY SUPPORT THEBrain Injury Alliance of Connecticut's

commitment to brain injury education and prevention

166 NORTH MAIN ST. SOUTHINGTON, CT 06489

PH: (860) 620-9460 | FX: (860) 620-9348

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March is Brain injury awareness Month

SHEFFY, MAZZACCARO, DEPAOLO & DENIGRIS, L.L.P.

SOUTHINGTON

*The dedicated team of lawyers at Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP, handle personal injury cases, family law matters and real estate transactions. “We believe that each case is unique and deserves responsive and attentive representation,” partner Anthony Sheffy says.

Included on this year’s Super Lawyers list, Sheffy focuses his practice on personal injury and insurance defense. He has been helping those who have suffered serious injuries since 1996 throughout Connecticut. “I never take on a case that I am not prepared to put before a jury,” Sheffy says. He also handles cases involving coverage issues on auto and commercial lines, traumatic brain injury cases, medical malpractice and wrongful death.

Sheffy is the founder and editor of Recovery Magazine and is a frequent lecturer on advanced trial skills, as well as a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Litigation Counsel of America.

WE PROUDLY SUPPORT THEBrain Injury Alliance of Connecticut's

commitment to brain injury education and prevention

166 NORTH MAIN ST. SOUTHINGTON, CT 06489

PH: (860) 620-9460 | FX: (860) 620-9348

smddlaw.com

March is Brain injury awareness Month

sheffylaw.com

In response to the need of those who cannot access state services and need more hands-on help than the BIAC free Helpline can offer, we have developed a new service.

Our New Fee-based Brain Injury Service Offers Help Adjusting at home

Organizing monthly bills & other daily tasks Developing strategies for independence

Medical needs Finding specialists Scheduling appointments Transportation to medical appointments Working with doctors and insurance

Settlement or trust attorneys Finding the right lawyer Scheduling appointments Transportation to legal appointments

Tackling paperwork Social service applications Short or long term disability insurance

Returning to work or school Developing a plan for a successful return

To Learn More Contact Cassandra Riley Office: 860-219-0291 x 305 Cell: 860-994-7962 Email: [email protected]

www.biact.org

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Upcoming BiAC events

March—Brain Injury Awareness Month

Tour of Lights Bike for Thought - Saturday, May 9, 2020

Healthy Living Brain Injury Retreat - Friday, May 29, 2020

Golf for Thought - Tuesday, May 26, 2020

For more information visit www.biact.org or call BIAC at 860-219-0291.

CareOne Neurobehavioral Programs of MASpecializing in Cognitive and Behavioral Challenges

FOR MORE INFORMATION Nicole Spencer 413.575.5321

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BIAC Programs & Services

The following are some of the many initiatives sponsored by BIAC in support of brain injury survivors, their families,

caregivers, professionals and the community.

Individual Consultation & ResourcesThrough BIAC’s toll-free HelpLine, brain injury specialists provide support and resources

for thousands of inquiries from survivors, caregivers and professionals each year to ensure that the often complex and overwhelming challenges they face are negotiated

more easily and effectively.

Outreach & Education BIAC works to increase awareness and understanding of brain injury and its prevention

through school, professional and community presentations. In addition to the Annual Conference, BIAC offers an annual Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) training

and free customized training and education programs throughout Connecticut.

Statewide Support Groups & Social EventsBIAC sponsors numerous support groups throughout Connecticut that provide information,

support and encouragement to survivors, their loved ones and caregivers, while offering social opportunities such as picnics and our Spring Social.

Legislative AdvocacyBIAC advocates for legislation to improve the quality of life for people living with

brain injuries while supporting initiatives that help to prevent brain injuries from occurring.

Brain Injury Navigator A fee-based service that provides customized, in-depth and personal direction from an expert in brain injury, helping those impacted by brain injury find their way back to a life that brings

meaning and joy, and the triumph of moving forward.

For more information,visit www.biact.org or CALL 860.219.0291

200 Day Hill Road, Ste. 250 | Windsor, CT 06095

200 Day Hill Road, Ste. 250 | Windsor, CT 06095

http://www.biact.org/news-events/brain-injury-awareness-events

1458 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT 06905 One Eliot Place, Fairfield, CT 06824

Tel.: 203-325-8600 [email protected]

www.CasperDeToledo.com

TRIAL LAWYERS

Stewart M. Casper

Concentrating in matters involving traumatic brain injury

Attorney Casper is a nationally recognized plaintiff only trial lawyer, lecturer and mentor, who handles brain injury claims.

Representative lectures can be found at:

https://www.casperdetoledo.com/attorneys/stewart-casper


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