Moving Forward with a Brain Injury

Posted September 23, 2021 by Mandy Smith in

The Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Great Kansas City is presenting Moving Foward with a Brain Injury. This presentation is on Saturday, November 13th from 9:00am to 2:00pm at the Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park. Those who have had a concussion or brain injury along with family members, friends, or caregivers are encourage to attend. Professionals in the brain injury field are also welcome. The topics includ the impact of isolation on individuals living with a brain injury and their families, technology options addressing the effects of brain injury, and advocacy. Reservations are requested as space is limited and lunch is provided. The Menorah Medical Center is located at 5721 W 119th St – Entrance B Overland Park, KS 66209. For more information contact bjacobson@biaks.org. Masks are required and the hospital COVID 19 guidelines will be followed.

Mandy Smith

Mandy has worked at RCIL since June of 2009. She is a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist and provides services in 32 counties to individuals who are blind or have low vision and are 55 years and older.

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