Traumatic Brain Injury & TBI Summer Institute
Project Description:
This program provides training and technical assistance statewide in the area traumatic brain injury (TBI). On site intensive consultation is provided for school districts which consists of working with a student recently identified with a TBI and assisting with transition to the school setting following medical interventions. In addition, books, videos, DVD, etc are available through the partnership with Wegner Health Science Center. Follow the program?s website, Facebook, Twitter, and You Tube pages as well.
In addition a summer institute for education personnel will be offered in 2013. The summer institute will attract national speakers combined with hands on information shared with participants.
Core Function(s):
Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology
Target Audience:
Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Reservation, Rural/Remote
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A