New Beginnings October 2007 Fall Conference Issue “If you lose Hope, somehow you lose the Vitality that keeps Life moving, you lose the Courage to keep Moving, the Quality that Helps you go on in spite of it all.” Martin L. King ------------------------------------------------------------------- Indiana TBI-Making a Difference Annual Conference 2007: On the Horizon of Hope The Brain Injury Journey Thurs. Oct. 11th & Fri. October 12, 2007 The Indianapolis Airport Radisson Hotel Key Speakers: Ernie Irvan & Patrick Campbell TBI Conference Topics include: >Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 101 >Neuropharmacology & BI >Holistic Approach to BI >Substance Abuse &BI >Managing Deficits BI >Assessment Approach >Updating TBI State Policy >Indiana State Options >Acute Medical Conditions after a BI >Vision Rehab After BI >Rehab after a BI >Family Issues & BI >Differences with Adolescence & Adult >Success for High School & College >Coping with Fatigue with TBI >Behavior Management and TBI >Sound BI Practices >Balance Role of Caregiver & Partner >Employment Needs for BI survivors >Personal Battle With TBI >Conference Wrap Up Will Include:Family Panel & Survivor Story by Bill Jarvis Many More Topics! For Information Contact: 317-356-7722 or toll free 1-866-854-4246 or http://www.biausa.org/Indiana/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- More News From The State BIA Office 1.)http://www.besmartbewell.com A new health & wellness Web site is designed to raise awareness of current, preventable health & safety issues through interviews with professionals & videos from individuals whose lives have been changed. The first featured topic is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) & updated with new topics to engage & motivate. http://www.besmartbewell.com/ 2.)The Brain Injury Annual Conference is NOT cancelled. The Brain Injury Association’s Anual Membership Meeting previously planned for Friday morning, October 12th has been postponed. 3.)Enacting laws The Indiana General Assembly, with the Governor, is responsible for enacting laws by which the residents of our state must follow. The General Assembly & the Governor have the authority to enact laws in any area not prohibited by Indiana's Constitution or by the U.S. Constitution. Federal Law can override state statute. Legislative Links: Indiana General Assembly www.state.in.us/legislative Indiana General Assembly legislator lists www.in.gov/legislative/legislators Indiana 2007 Senate and House Committees http://www.in.gov U.S. House of Representatives www.house.gov --------------------------------------------------------------------