“Growing up with a traumatic brain injury has been one of the most difficult things I have ever faced,” says Valerie Cooper. Valerie and her aunt Tammy Woodrich join BIAWA…
Brain Injury Alliance of Washington

Brain Injury Alliance of Washington
The Brain Injury Alliance of Washington (BIAWA) is a Washington non-profit organization that serves as a resource for individuals and families impacted by Brain Injury. BIAWA manages the Brain Injury Resource Center, which offers intensive resource management for clients, as well as the Brain Injury Resource Line. BIAWA serves 10,000+ individuals annually through free classes, social opportunities, community training, information and referral services. BIAWA’s vision is a world where Brain Injury is prevented, and every person already affected by its impact benefits from resources to maximize their quality of life. BIAWA’s mission is to increase public awareness, support, and hope for those affected by Brain Injury through education, assistance, and advocacy.
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Brain Injury Today PodcastHEALTH
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Brain Injury Today PodcastHEALTH
Parenting a Child with a TBI: Advocacy, Grief, and the Power of Peer Support
At 14, Karen Kaizuka’s son sustained a sports-related traumatic brain injury. Hear her story of parenting a child with a TBI as he learned to walk and talk again.
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LISTEN: Laughing With the Lystedts – The First Family of Brain Injury Prevention
See how they changed the law to protect kids who play school sports.
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Wondering how to keep kids safe playing sports? In this episode of Brain Injury Today, experts discuss how to build a culture of safety.