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Project

Traumatic Brain Injury Program - State

Center:

WV-Center for Excellence in Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2025

Contact Information:

Lesley Cottrell
[email protected]
304-293-4692

Project Description:

The Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Program assures that all individuals with a traumatic brain injury who live in West Virginia have access to available services and supports through person-centered resource coordination and providing access to an unmet needs funding program for goods and services that cannot be provided through conventional ways. The program provides linkage, referral, and advocacy activities for clients impacted by traumatic brain injury in an effort to connect to resources that will enhance their quality of life. The program also provides training and technical assistance statewide to survivors of brain injury, family members, caregivers, services providers, and state agencies to increase skills and understanding of the effects of traumatic brain injury.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Training Trainees, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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