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The Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS) is a statewide non-profit membership organization that advocates on behalf of people with brain injuries and their families. Established in 1982, BIANYS promotes prevention as well as provides education and community support services that lead to improved outcomes for children and adults with brain injuries. We are a Brain Injury Information Clearinghouse • National Brain Injury Information Center (NBIIC) • Family Helpline (1-800-444-6443) • Resources and resource library • Newsletter, website, social media • Chapters and support groups We are the Family Advocacy, Counseling and Training Services Program (FACTS) • Available to people injured before the age of 22 and their families • Statewide network of FACTS Coordinators • Available at no cost • Waiver services • Advocacy, connection to community resources, community education, advocacy with schools • Prevention We are the Brain Injury Training & Services Provider • Training for school districts, early childhood staff and juvenile residential programs • Training for domestic violence services providers • Outreach services for children with TBI, including LEARNet and REAP • Understanding Life with Brain Injury training • Professional development: Certifies Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) Training & exam, webinars, archived self-study programs, Professional Symposium and onsite training We are Policy Advocacy • Brain Injury Advocacy Day every March, during Brain Injury Awareness Month • Participate in and provide leadership to TBI Services Coordinating Council • Advocacy on both the federal and state levels • Priorities include protecting existing brain injury services like the Medicaid TBI Waiver, improving access to services and supports, and creating a Brain Injury Trust Fund and an Office for Brain Injury • Participate in the development and implementation of The Concussion Management & Awareness Act and other legislation focused on brain injury • Act as a resource for elected officials and the media on brain injury issues We are Prevention • Helmet programs, bike rodeos, walk safe to school and other community events • Non-violent conflict resolution • Fall preventions and traffic safety programs • Concussion management and prevention We are So Much More • Annual Journey of Hope Gala • March On for Brain Injury Walk • Brain Injury Awareness Month every March • Documentary films “Keep Moving Forward,” “Coming Home” and “Beyond the Invisible”