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The Conference "Connecting Minds, Changing Outcomes" is a multi-track neuro-conference focusing on issues related to: individuals with brain injury and family members, children and adolescents in the school system, advocacy, and professional and clinical training. The purpose of the two-day conference is to provide state-of-the-art information about brain injury treatment, services, research, and advocacy and to improve collaboration and networking between individuals with brain injury, families and professionals.
HIGHLIGHTS 
- Medical Cannabis in Traumatic Brain Injury
- Empowering Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury to go to Work
- Long Term Effects of TBI The Use of 3D Printing in Rehabilitation
- Growing Independence: Accessible Gardening Strategies
- Ageism in Healthcare Music's Healing Quality in Severe Brain Injury
- A Multiple disciplinary Approach to Meal Preparation after Stroke
- Sexual Life After Brain Injury
- And that’s just for starters.
​ WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Individuals with brain injury & their families, service members involved with brain injury, heath care professionals, educators, psychologists, social workers, case managers, nurses, vocational rehab counselors, therapists, teachers, trainers, & other providers
FEATURES Exhibitor's Section, Artist's Pavillion, Community Resources, Silent Auction, Wonderful lunches and snacks 

Interested in seeing the full agenda?

We have 35 sessions over two days. Click the link below to see the full agenda!

Sponsorship Information

Interested in sponsoring the event? Click below to see the different sponsorship opportunities available.

Are you a member?

Our members get special discounts for the conference. Are you still wondering if you are a member? Or do you need to renew your membership? Click the button below!

The Alicia Cignatta Spirit of Independence Awards 

​The Alicia Cignatta Spirit of Independence Awards  is dedicated to the memory of BIAMD's most dedicated and loving staff member who lost her battle with brain cancer in December 2018.  Each year, these awards are presented  in recognition of individuals who have made contributions to improving the quality of life for individuals with brain injury.

​Awards will be presented at the BIAMD Annual Conference General Session on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Nominations should be received by no later than March 4, 2026 to allow us adequate time to select the award recipient and make arrangements for them to receive the award. 

Nomination Categories are:
- Individual with a brain injury
- Family Member / Partner / Friend
- Healthcare Professional - Working in the Brain Injury Community
- Supporter / Advocate - Making Contributions in an Official Capacity

Frances Bateson Dexter Scholarship

Through the generous donations of individuals, family members, caregivers, providers and businesses, the Frances Bateson Dexter Scholarship Fund celebrates one of BIAMD's founding forces to provide a limited number of scholarships to BIAMD members with brain injuries and their families.  Members with financial need wishing to attend the Annual Conference are able to come to the Annual Conference at a vastly reduced rate. If you are interested in donating to the Frances Fund to allow those less fortunate to attend, please click the Button Below.    

Criteria for Annual Conference Frances Fund Scholarships: 
- Applicant must be a BIAMD member in good standing with a limited income
- Scholarship applications must be received by BIAMD by no later than April 1, 2026.  
- Members who have never received a scholarship have priority over those individuals who have received scholarships in past years.  

Expenses Covered Under the Scholarship  Conference registration for Thursday, April 9th, Friday April 10th, or both days.   Meals included with the conference registration package are breakfast, lunch, and snacks.(Additional meals are not reimbursed)   Expenses Not Covered Under the Scholarship   Travel expenses   Hotel/lodging expenses. 

Thank you for considering participating in providing funding to help us provide meaningful and educational experiences to everyone in the Brain Injury Community. ​