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Welcome to the Brain Injury Association of Michigan

A brain injury is a sudden event that can change a life. Whether it’s a mild injury that simply requires rest and monitoring or a serious traumatic injury that can result in serious permanent disabilities, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are physical injuries to the brain that require expert, specialized assessment and treatment to ensure the best long-term outcome.

The Brain Injury Association of Michigan (BIAMI) is here to help. We provide education, advocacy, research opportunities, support and support groups to brain injury survivors their families, and the people who serve them. Prevention information is provided in communities across Michigan.

The BIAMI is a non-profit organization that brings together people with brain injury, their families, friends and concerned professionals to improve the quality of life that people experience after brain injury.

Thirty years ago, a group of concerned families living with brain injuries founded the BIAMI to ensure that services and support were available for people with brain injuries and their families. Incorporated in 1981, the BIAMI was one of the first state associations chartered by the Brain Injury Association of America. Today, thanks to Michigan’s system of automotive no-fault insurance and other factors, our state is fortunate to have one of the country’s largest and most comprehensive statewide networks of research, treatment and support services for people with brain injuries and their families.

Today, the BIAMI’s services are needed more than ever before as military service members return to our communities with brain injuries suffered in the defense of our country. TBIs from roadside bombs and other causes have become the “signature injury” of Iraq, Afghanistan and other present-day conflicts, and the BIAMI’s Veterans Program is active throughout the state on behalf of our injured veterans.

Our Mission

The mission of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan (BIAMI) is to enhance the lives of those affected by brain injury through education, advocacy, research, and local support groups; and to reduce the incidence of brain injury through prevention.

 

Financial Transparency

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Brain Injury Association of Michigan seeks to be transparent in its financial operations by making our Annual Reports, IRS Form 990 and Audited Financial Statements publicly available.  Our financial information is available for review on Guidestar.  Guidestar's mission is to revolutionize philanthropy and nonprofit practice by providing information that advances transparency, enables users to make better decisions, and encourages charitable giving.

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News & Announcements Survive & Thrive27-Apr-2012 Survive & Thrive A benefit supporting CPAN, Hosted by Studio West Gallery Evening Events include: refereshments and art sale featuring artists with traumatic brain injuries and other disa.. Read More... Capitol Day - Wed. May 16, 201223-Apr-2012 Please plan to attend Capitol Day on May 16, 2012 at the House Office Building, in the Mackinac Room (across from the Capitol Building) in Lansing. Register by clicking here. (http://www.surveymonke.. Read More... Traffic Issue for Legacy Event30-Mar-2012 3/30/12 Starting at 8 p.m. today, the right two lanes of eastbound Interstate 96 just east of Chilson Road in Genoa Township (Howell, MI) will be closed for concrete pavement repairs. The .. Read More... Legacy Society Auction - Now Open for bidding29-Mar-2012 The Brain Injury Association of Michigan Auction is now open. Start bidding now by clicking here (http://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/AuctionHome.action?vhost=biami). The auction.. Read More... Anytime. Anywhere. Anyone.27-Feb-2012 Anytime. Anywhere. Anyone. “Since anyone can sustain a brain injury at any time, it is important for everyone to have access to comprehensive rehabilitation and ongoing disea.. Read More... PLYMOUTH WHALERS TEAM UP WITH BIAMI FOR ‘HEADSMART NIGHT"22-Feb-2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Tuesday, February 21, 2012 PLYMOUTH WHALERS TEAM UP WITH BIAMI FOR ‘HEADSMART NIGHT’ Information, increased awareness the goal on Saturday .. Read More... Free ~Taste of Scuba~10-Feb-2012 Aquatic Adventures of Michigan in conjunction with Brain Injury Association of Michigan are offering a free introduction Scuba course to survivors, veterans and their family members. Choose a .. Read More... Walleyes for Warriors Sponsorship Information08-Feb-2012 Learn all about the "Walleyes for Warriors" event and how you can sponsor and support the troops. Click here for specifics. (http://biami.org/michigan-brain-injury-events.htm).. Read More... Kalamazoo Town Hall Meeting Re-Scheduled06-Feb-2012 Auto No-Fault Town Hall Meeting that was tentatively scheduled for Monday, Feb. 6th will take place in late February. More information to come... Read More... CPAN Files FOIA Lawsuit to Access23-Jan-2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Josh Hovey 1:30 p.m. Monday, January 23, 2012 Truscott Rossman (517) 487-9320 CPAN Files FOIA Lawsuit .. Read More... 3rd Annual Tight Lines for Troops Charity Fishing Tournament18-Jan-2012 Veterans and current military service members can register on-line at www.tightlinesfortroops.com (http://www.tightlinesfortroops.com/). Please visit the website to see what an amazing event this .. Read More... Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Town Hall Meetings on Auto No-Fault12-Jan-2012 There are several town hall meetings scheduled or in the planning stages (see below). February 2 Traverse City, 6:30pm -8:30pm - History Center of Traverse City, 322 Sixth Street, Traverse.. Read More... Click here for more News & Announcements...