Comprehensive Advocacy, Inc. Idaho’s Protection and Advocacy System since 1977 Presented By: Corinna H. Wolfe Advocacy Director Helping People with Disabilities Protect their Rights Protect, Promote and Advocate

Comprehensive Advocacy,Inc. 4 Comprehensive Advocacy, Inc. assists people with disabilities to protect, promote and advance their legal and human rights through quality legal, individual and system advocacy.

Eligibility Criteria 4 Must be a person with a disability 4 Must have an issue relating to that disability

Types of Cases Accepted 4 Must involve the denial of legal rights, service entitlements or human rights, directly related to the disability

Programs 4 PAIMI:Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness 4 PADD:Protection and Advocacy for individuals with Developmental Disabilities 4 PAIR:Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights 4 PAAT:Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology 4 CAP:Client Assistance Program 4 PABSS:Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security 4 PATBI:Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries

Program Funding

TBI Act of Public Law  Provide for innovative studies and programs for Traumatic Brain Injury

Federal TBI Program Vision 4 All individuals with TBI and their families will have accessible, available, acceptable and appropriate services and supports

Federal TBI Program Goals 4 Goal 1: Build State Capacity 4 Goal 2: Use promising practices 4 Goal 3: Sustainable systems change

Reauthorization of TBI Act in Children’s Health Act Public Law Added Protection and Advocacy Grants

TBI P&A Grants Purpose 4 Information and Referral 4 Individual and Family Advocacy 4 Legal Representation 4 Assistance in Self-advocacy

TBI P&A Grants Funding 4 Competitive process for federally established Protection and Advocacy Systems 4 Territories and the American Indian Consortium - $20,000 4 States - $50,000

TBI P&A Grants General Goals 4 Plan and assess P&A System responsiveness to TBI issues 4 Outreach to the brain injury community 4 Culturally competent person and family directed services

TBI P&A Grants 4 Three year projects 4 Budget awarded annually assuming funds available

TBI P&A Specific Goals 4 Increase staff expertise in advocacy for people with TBI 4 Increase capacity for advocacy services 4 Establish involvement of people with TBI and their families in the development of annual priorities

P&A Goals cont. 4 Include specific TBI issues in systemic advocacy with state agencies, the state legislature and in Olmstead compliance activities 4 Increase and improve information and referral materials 4 Expand outreach activities to the TBI community

Collaborations 4 Brain Injury Association of Idaho 4 Idaho State University - Institute of Rural Health

For More Information Or to Make a Referral Toll-Free Contact Statewide (1-866-CoAdInc)

Brain Injury Association of Idaho Presented by: Michelle Featherston, President "The Brain Injury Association of Idaho promotes awareness, understanding and prevention of brain injury through support, advocacy and education based on the expressed needs of persons effected by brain injury."

Brain Injury Association of Idaho Traumatic Brain Injury(TBI) is an insult to the brain, not of degenerative or congenital nature, caused by an external physical force that may produce a diminished or altered state of consciousness, which results in an impairment of cognitive abilities or physical functioning and/or a disturbance of behavioral or emotional functioning.

Brain Injury Association of Idaho Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is an injury to the brain which is not hereditary, congenital or degenerative and has occurred after birth.

Brain Injury Association of Idaho Every 21 seconds… … a person sustains a traumatic brain injury in America.

Brain Injury Association of Idaho Traumatic Brain Injury Each year, 1.5 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury Each year, 50,000 die and 80,000 result in long-term disability Leading cause of death and disability in children and young adults CDC, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control

Brain Injury Association of Idaho A comparison of Traumatic Brain Injury and Leading Injuries or Diseases 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000, , ,000 10,000 Multiple Sclerosis 10,4000 Spinal Cord Injuries 11,000 HIV/AIDS 43,681 Breast Cancer 176,3000 Traumatic Brain Injuries 1,500,000 TBI Incidence

Brain Injury Association of Idaho 5.3 million Americans… …a little more than 2 percent of the U.S. Population, currently live with disabilities from traumatic brain injury.

Brain Injury Association of Idaho State Population and TBI State population in 2000: 1,293,953 Est. TBI-related emergency department visits per year: 7,330 Est. TBI-related hospitalizations per year: 1,386 Est. TBI-related disability per year: 490

Brain Injury Association of Idaho Our Mission "The Brain Injury Association of Idaho promotes awareness, understanding and prevention of brain injury through support, advocacy and education based on the expressed needs of persons effected by brain injury."

Brain Injury Association of Idaho Non-profit organization founded in 1998 Designated State Affiliate of the Brain Injury Association of America Website: A member of the Consortium for Idahoans with Disabilities (CID)

Brain Injury Association of Idaho Information & Resources Information & Resource Help Line Phone: In-State Toll Free Ph: Information Library –Articles,video tapes, pamphlets, etc. Resource Library –Local and State resources, educational materials, etc.

Brain Injury Association of Idaho Physician’s Tool Kit **New** Heads Up: Brain Injury in Your Practice, is now available free of charge. –A new physicians tool kit to improve clinical diagnosis and management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI). Website:

Brain Injury Association of Idaho

Community Involvement Mar Capitol Jaycees Bowlathon –Bowling fundraiser Sep Information & Resource Booth –Idaho Steelheads Exhibition Game at Bank of America Center.

Brain Injury Association of Idaho Community Involvement, cont’d Oct Brain Injury Awareness Month –Brain Injury Awareness Walk & Rally at Idaho Ice World. Helmet drive Information and resources Guest of honor: Bonk, Idaho Steelheads Mascot

Brain Injury Association of Idaho Collaborations Comprehensive Advocacy (Co-Ad) TBI Protection & Advocacy Grant

Brain Injury Association of Idaho Idaho State University (ISU) – Institute of Rural Health Planning Grant –Implementation Grant Website: Collaborations-cont’d

Brain Injury Association of Idaho Idaho Neurological Institute (INI) Traumatic Brain Injury Conference Friday October 24 th 2003 Boise, Idaho **Bringing Professionals and Family Members together** Collaborations-cont’d

Brain Injury Association of Idaho Our Mission "The Brain Injury Association of Idaho promotes awareness, understanding and prevention of brain injury through support, advocacy and education based on the expressed needs of persons effected by brain injury."

Brain Injury Association of Idaho Contact us today! Let’s maximize our resources, together. Become a member!

Brain Injury Association of Idaho Membership Benefits Quarterly newsletter “TBI Challenge”, the Brain Injury Association of America’s bi-monthly newsletter State and National conference information Access our information & resource library Contribute to the lives of individuals and families affected by brain injury through involvement.

Brain Injury Association of Idaho Prevention… …is the only CURE!

Brain Injury Association of Idaho Address: P.O. Box 414 Boise, ID Phone: In-State Toll Free Ph: Website: