BRAIN INJURY ALLIANCE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
News & Events
The Brain Injury Alliance of South Dakota held its Annual Member Meeting on September 17, 2011 in Chamberlain, SD.
We are pleased to announce that Governor Dennis Daugaard signed SB 149! The bill is designed to raise awareness of concussions in high school sports and prevent further injury. (Click Here!)
On October 17, 2011 Rapid City Common Council approved an ordinance change that will guarantee interviews for people who have a disability and are qualified for the position and certified as being disabled through South Dakota Vocational Rehabilitation. This will particularly benefit anyone who has become disabled (such as from a brain injury or physical injury) and has an employment gap. Click here to read the Rapid City Journal Article.
NFL Concussion Saga Moves Into Litigation - Click here to read the Rapid City Journal Article (10/20/11)
Ron Sasso, the Vice President of the Brain Injury Alliance of South Dakota, met with Governor Dennis Daugaard on November 2, 2011 along with representatives from other advocacy groups across South Dakota. Ron was advocating for brain injury services in South Dakota.
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Speaks and Smiles 11 Months after being Shot (11/10/11)
Rep. Giffords Shows Progress but Still Struggles (11/15/11)
Western Resources for Disabled Independence Receives Grant for Building Ramps Making Homes Accessible (11/19/11)
How Meditating May Help Your Brain (11/21/11)
Giffords Leads Crowd in Pledge of Allegiance (01/08/12)
Ali Nowotny: Three Years after Brain Surgery (01/05/12)
Moving On: Rapid City Woman Recounts Brain Injury Recovery (01/5/12)
7th Annual Black Hills Brain Injury Conference Dates Announced for September 20-21, 2012
Giffords Announces She Will Resign from Congress This Week (01/23/12)
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Two West River People on the Road to Recovery (01/13/12)
Brain Injuries and the Criminal Link (02/07/12)
Mayo Clinic's 19th Annual Brain Injury Conference to be held on June 22, 2012