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In partnership with Essentials of Brain Injury Services and Supports Annie Randolph, BS, CBIS Annie has been a Neuro-Resource Facilitator with the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa since the Fall of 2014. Annie is from Ankeny, IA, and graduated from Iowa State University in 2012 with her Bachelor’s Degree in Child, Adult, and Family Services. She currently lives in Sheldahl, IA, with her husband and one-and-a-half-year-old, rambunctious, and hilarious son, Clayton. She has a strong passion for helping those who are going through life’s challenges. Her prior work experience was in the domestic and sexual violence field, helping survivors of abuse connect to supports and regain their sense of self. She is a passionate feminist who loves helping people through the power of positivity. She knows there may not always be an answer, but there is always a way to provide support. “Access to Supports, Services, and Advocacy” A discussion of the purpose and process of NRF and it’s importance to those affected by brain injury. We will discuss the common barriers that survivors and families face. Screenings and assessment tools will be defined and discussed, and you will learn about advocacy, outreach, and education BIAIA does to increase awareness about brain injury and access to services. Objectives: 1. Identify of BIAIA values, mission and programs (NRF/Outreach/Education/Trainings/IBIRN) 2. Description of crucial advocacy skills for families, BIAIA Case Consultations, and Systems Advocacy involvement 3. Overview of brain injury assessments-HELPS, InterRAI, Mayo Portland, and Neuropssychological assessments Target Audience: Those who have experienced brain injury, families, or educators. Thursday, July 20, 2017 10:15-11:15 am
