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The Brain Injury Association of Missouri (BIA-MO) Survivor and Family Regional Seminars provide helpful information, practical suggestions, and support for life with brain injury.
The Brain Injury Association of Missouri (BIA-MO) Annual Statewide Professional Conference is the only conference in Missouri developed to specifically address issues relating to brain injury.
It is the premier educational opportunity for professionals who provide care for individuals with brain injury.
National and local experts shared current research, innovative therapeutic strategies and best practice treatments to further develop knowledge and skills to improve the quality of life for survivors of brain injury.
A concussion may result in cognitive, physical, sensory and emotional changes that for youth may affect their learning and life. By staying current on information about concussions, you can help reduce these risks for students.
Coaches (paid or volunteer), Athletic Program Administrators, Licensed Athletic Trainers, School Nurses, Counselors, and others instrumental in concussion care for youth are encouraged to participate.
The Brain Injury Association of Missouri (BIA-MO) Concussions: Facts, Fallacies, and New Frontiers Seminars are a professional development opportunity for youth sports team and school personnel to reduce the risk of concussions and improve concussion management protocols.
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The Brain Injury Association of Missouri offers education programs for youth, parents, school personnel, coaches and the community regarding concussions and brain injury. All of the programs below are offered free of charge to team and school personnel.
Concussion Overview for Parents and Athletes
A 15-minute standardized educational program that is incorporated into parent and/or athlete meetings. It is also relevant for parent-teacher organizations or athletic association meetings.
Content includes the signs and symptoms of a concussion, why it is important to recognize a possible concussion, what should the parent or teammate do if they suspect someone has a concussion, what helps with healing of a concussion and when is medical attention needed following a possible concussion.
Print a Request for Presentation Form or complete the Request for Presentation online.
Concussion Training for Coaches and School Personnel
Training for youth sports coaches (paid or volunteer), school nurses, administrators, and licensed athletic trainers.
This half-day training is free of charge for sports team and school personnel. Content includes an in-depth review of the signs and symptoms of concussion, risk factors regarding short and long-term effects of concussion, concussion care and management at the time of potential injury through recovery, return to play protocols and Missouri’s youth sports concussion law.
Sign up to receive information about the Concussions: Facts, Fallacies and New Frontiers Seminars.
Save Your Brain
Age-appropriate education is offered for elementary, middle and high school students regarding brain injury as part of a specific class or Ability Awareness Day programs.
Content includes causes of brain injury, affects of brain injury, impact on the person and his/her family, concussions and how to be accepting of individuals who may have sustained a brain injury. We also mention services of the Brain Injury Association of Missouri for further information.
Print a Request for Presentation Form or complete the Request for Presentation online form.
Contact BIA-MO for information at concussions@biamo.org or 1-800-444-6443.
The Get Schooled on Concussions website and resources are available free of charge to EVERY SCHOOL in Missouri through a partnership of the Brain Injury Association of Missouri, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the Missouri Athletic Trainers’ Association.
Brain Injury Association of Missouri staff and volunteers are available for educational presentations. Audience groups include professionals of various disciplines, community or civic organizations, youth sports associations, schools, corporations and more.
To request a brain injury related presentation, please complete the downloadable Request for Presentation Form or contact the Brain Injury Association of Missouri at Info@biamo.org or 1-800-444-6443.
Locating resources for consumers and clients is often a challenge and the purpose of the Networking Coffee is for professionals to increase or refresh their awareness of resources for survivors of brain injury. Locations include St. Louis, MO – First Tuesday of Every Third Month, Springfield, MO – Second Tuesday of Every Third Month, and Kansas City, MO – Second Wednesday of Every Third Month.
Email Programs at Programs@biamo.org, to RSVP or to be added to the mailing list for future BIA-MO Networking Coffees and other events.
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The Brain Injury Association of Missouri (BIA-MO) is pleased to offer educational scholarships for survivors of brain injury to pursue post-secondary education.
Priority for Scholarship awards will be Missouri residents. Adjacent state residents who utilize brain injury related services in Missouri or applicants accepted to attend a Missouri-based qualified educational institution may be considered. Qualified educational institutions include two-year colleges, four-year colleges or universities, and vocational and trade school programs.
Scholarship award of $750 each may be used for expenses directly related to post-secondary education. Allowable expenses include tuition, room and board, books, required class material such as workbooks, specialized tools, etc.
Missouri Greenbook: Living with Brain Injury
State of Brain Injury Report – 2026
Understanding a Child’s Brain Injury Journey – Practical Guide
Understanding the Brain Injury Journey – Practical Guide
Return to Play Protocol – MSHSAA
Return to Learn – Physician Form for School
Concussion Symptom Checklist – School Nurse Form
Concussion Management – The Team Plan
This webpage is for Missouri Brain Injury Resource Facilitation (MOBIRF). It aims to connect persons with brain injury to support services. Areas involve state workers, community service providers, and families of persons with brain injury.
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