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Achieving Employment (PDF, ) 
A brochure for service providers describing the Vocational Rehabilitation TBI Specialists Program. In Arizona, TBI Specialists can assist your clients with TBI to develop the skills they need to succeed at work.
Asociación de Arizona en Daño de la Médula Espinal (Word, ) 
Existen más de 250,000 americanos paralizados como resultado de un daño o enfermedad en la médula espinal. De hecho cada año más de 250 personas en Arizona sufrirán un daño en la médula espinal (SCI por sus siglas en inglés) a consecuencia de accidentes en vehículos de motor, accidentes deportivos, crímenes violentos, caídas u otros eventos traumáticos.
La Asociación de Arizona en Daño de la Médula Espinal (AzSCIA por sus siglas en inglés) trabaja para hacer posible que personas con SCI elijan y lleven acabo acciones que les permitan alcanzar su más alto nivel de independencia y realización personal. Con financiamiento principal del Consejo del Gobernador de Arizona en Daño Cerebral y Espinal, AzSCIA provee programas, información, educación y apoyo para mejorar la vida de personas con SCI. Nuestros miembros incluyen individuos con SCI, sus familias, profesionistas proveedores de servicios, organizaciones no lucrativas y negocios en todo Arizona.
Enfocada en el apoyo de contemporáneos y familiares, la educación de cuidadores y profesionistas, y oportunidades vocacionales, sociales y recreativas; la Asociación de Arizona en Daño de la Médula Espinal esta dedicada a construir una comunidad saludable para individuos con SCI y sus familias.
Gracias por tomar el tiempo para aprender más acerca de la Asociación de Arizona en Daño de la Médula Espinal.
La Asociación de Arizona en Daño de la Médula Espinal…
…OPTIMIZA las vidas de individuos con daño en la médula espinal y sus familias.
…REÚNE redes estatales de recursos, voluntarios y proveedores profesionales de servicio.
… AYUDA A ASEGURARSE de que los individuos con daño en la médula espinal consigan la máxima recuperación física, intelectual, emocional y social posible.
NOSOTROS PROVEEMOS…
• Mentores contemporáneos
• Consejería
• Entrenamiento del usuario y la familia
• Grupos de apoyo para el usuario y la familia
• Transporte
• Clases de habilidades para la silla
• Programas de prevención
• Programas deportivos
• Actividades sociales y recreativas
• Información y referencias
• Conferencias educativas
• El programa The System Guide
• Hojas informativas y otros materiales
Asosiación de Arizona de Trauma Cerebral (PDF, 974 KB)
La Asosiación de Arizona de Trauma Cerebral es una organización basada en la comunidad que proporciona apoyo y educación a personas con daño cerebrales y a sus familias. Este folleto describe lo que hace la Asociación y cómo puede ayudar.
Banner Wheelchair Suns and Banner Wheelchair Mercury (pdf, )
The Banner Wheelchair Suns (co-ed) and Banner Wheelchair Mercury (women only) consistently rank among the top teams in the nation. This brochure describes a series of education and injury prevention programs offered by the team. Programs include: It's OK to be Different, Drive Safe Campaign, Disability Awareness and Education, Junior Wheelchair Basketball, and Wheelahir Clinics.
Brain Injury Association of Arizona (PDF, 765 KB)
The Brain Injury Association of Arizona is a community-based organization that provides support and education for individuals with brain injuries and their families. This brochure includes information about the association and about membership in the organization.
Cuando su Hijo (a) se ha Lastimado la Cabeza (PDF, 219 KB)
Esta tarjeta enumera algunos signos comunes de que su niño puede haber sufrido un daño cerebral. También contiene información sobre qué hacer si usted nota estos signos después de que su hijo(a) se ha lastimado su cabeza.
Education and Rehabilitation of Children with Traumatic Brain Injuries (ZIP, 30.8 MB)
An eight-module course for educators. Chapters include: Introduction to TBI; Medical Aspects; Neuropsychological Assessment; Cognitive and Communitation Problems; Focus on the Family; Transition to Home, School and Work; Effective Therapies; School Strategies. Learning Objectives, Key Concepts and Vocabulary, Optional Assignments, and Particant Evaluation Form are included in each module.
Post Concussive Disorder (PDF, 52 KB)
A definition of Mild Traumitic Brain Injury developed by the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine.
Post-Concussive Symptomatology Checklist (pdf, 125 KB)
A reference card for health care providers and other professionals that describes common symptoms that may follow a mild traumatic brain injury. The card uses clinical language.
Seeking Employment? (PDF, 356 KB)
A brochure describing the TBI Specialist Vocational Rehabilitation program. TBI Specialists around the state offer employment services for persons with TBI wyo are seriously pursuing either full- or part-time employment.
Solicitud de Membresía (PDF, 29 KB)
Esta es la Solicitud de Membresía para las personas que desean afiliarse a la Asociación de Trauma Cerebrales de Arizona.
Statewide Symposium in Support of Military Families (PDF, 2 MB) 
The Arizona Coalition for Military Families and our planning partners invite representatives of the military, government and all sectors of the community to attend the 2010 Statewide Symposium in Support of Military Families on July 14th - 16th. This 3-day conference event will focus on best practices and cross-sector collaboration in support of the 625,000+ Active Duty, Guard, Reserve and Veteran families living throughout Arizona. This event promises to be informative, connective and experiential!
Statewide Symposium in Support of Military Families: Post-Symposium Clinical Track (PDF, 510 KB)
Providers throughout Arizona are invited to attend this one-day training focused on building Arizona’s capacity to serve, support and care for the 625,000+ military and veteran families living throughout our state. This training will include: 1) Assessment & intervention strategies for providing culturally competent care to the military and veteran population; 2) An orientation for using a “military lens” when viewing presenting symptoms in service members, veterans and/or families; 3) Special emphasis on co-occurring disorders (PTSD, TBI, substance use, suicidality); 4) Information on resources available in the military, government and community.
Statewide Symposium in Support of Military Families: Post-Symposium Faith-Based Track (PDF, 283 KB)
Representatives of faith-based communities throughout Arizona are invited to attend this one-day training focused on building Arizona’s capacity to serve, support and care for the 625,000+ military and veteran families living throughout Arizona. This training will include: 1) Knowledge of life cycle spirituality issues experienced by military and veteran families. 2) Skills for one-on-one spiritual care. 3) Practical approaches for engaging our faith-based communities in supporting military and veteran families. 4) Cross-sector networking opportunities for Chaplains and faith-based communities to connect in support of families.
Statewide Symposium in Support of Military Families: Post-Symposium Track on Children of Military Families (PDF, 272 KB)
Educators and child-focused providers throughout Arizona are invited to attend this one-day
training focused on building Arizona’s capacity to serve, support and care for the children of the 625,000+ military and veteran families living throughout Arizona. The MCEC® LINN™ Practicum will provide: 1) Basic knowledge on the effects of military/combat-related illness, injury or death of a parent on children. 2) Methods for building resilience and encouraging the courage of children. 3) Information on existing community resources that provide sustained support to children experiencing trauma and loss. 4) Creation of a customized training module for participant’s various community sectors using lessons learned.
The Personal Care Assistant Manager (PDF, 392 KB)
A tool to assist individuals with disabilities in organizing, hiring, and managing everyday life using the services of a Personal Care Assistant.
Traumatic Brain Injury Among Arizona Residents, 2009 (PDF, 587.06 KB)
Annual report of traumatic brain injuries in Arizona developed and published by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Women's and Children's Health, Injury Prevention Program.
Traumatic Brain Injury-Related Mortality, Arizona 2004-2008 (PDF, 186 KB)
This fact sheet provides information on the number of people in Arizona who died as a result of traumatic brain injuries and the causes of these injuries during the years 2004 through 2008. Key principles of injury prevention are highlighted.
When Your Child's Head Has Been Hurt (PDS, 218KB)
This card lists some common signs that your child may have a mild brain injury. It also gives information on what to do if you notice these signs after your child's head has been hurt.
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