Advocating and advancing the human, civil and legal rights of persons with disabilities
formerly known as New Jersey Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
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Traumatic Brain Injury Resources Definitions and Causes Brain injury refers to an injury in which an insult to the brain causes damage to the brain. Brain injuries are often described as either traumatic or acquired based on the cause of the injury. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an insult to the brain which is caused by an external physical force. Traumatic brain injuries occur during everyday activities, including: falls, motor vehicle crashes, assaults, and sports injuries, including concussions. Acquired brain injury (ABI) is an injury to the brain caused by some medical conditions, including strokes, encephalitis, aneurysms, anoxia (lack of oxygen), metabolic disorders, meningitis, or brain tumors. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, a brain injury can result in “an impairment of cognitive abilities or physical functioning. It can also result in the disturbance of behavioral or emotional functioning.” Veterans In response to the many veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with war related injuries, including TBI, DRNJ’s goal is to promote awareness of our free services to veterans, National Guard and Reserve organizations. One of our programs, the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (PATBI) program, has been a recipient of federal funding since 2003. This program ensures that individuals with traumatic brain injury and their families have access to free legal assistance, advocacy services, and information and referral. Useful Links for Veterans: Veterans Resource Manual Veterans Resource Manual Defense and Veterans Brain
Injury Center National Resource Directory
– New Jersey Veterans Health Council Social Security - Benefits
for Wounded Warriors American Veterans with
Brain Injuries G.I. Go Fund US Dept of Veterans Affairs - Healthcare Network http://www.nynj.va.gov/ New Jersey State Veteran's Benefits http://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-benefits/new-jersey-state-veterans-benefits Funding Sources In the State of New Jersey, there are several funding sources available to an individual with a brain injury. Many factors, such as severity of injury, insurance, financial situation, age, and employment determine which sources may be available. For specific information regarding sources of funding, please click here. Government Services and Resources There are a number of government agencies that provide services and programs to assistance an individual with a brain injury. For specific information regarding government services and resources, please click here. Other Useful Links Brain Injury Association of New Jersey http://www.bianj.org/ Brain Injury Association of America http://www.biausa.org/ National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/tbi/tbi.htm National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - in Spanish http://espanol.ninds.nih.gov/trastornos/
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