The Brain Injury Association of Maryland

We Are…

…a group of dedicated individuals and organizations dedicated to improving the lives and futures of Marylanders affected by brain injury. Since being founded by a small group of family members of individuals with brain injury in 1983, we have grown to become the premier source of information, education, advocacy, and hope for the brain injured community in Maryland. 

Today, membership includes brain injury survivors, dedicated family members, business people,  and professionals from every healthcare field helping us bring help and hope to the citizens of Maryland.

Our Mission...

...is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, education, advocacy, and promotion of research.

We Believe…

…brain injuries affect individuals of all ages and backgrounds. The devastating consequences of a brain injury last a lifetime. Individuals and families need support, information and access to a range of treatment and rehabilitative resources. The work of the Brain Injury Association of Maryland is not only to help reduce the incidence of brain injury through education and increased public awareness, but also to help improve the treatment of brain injury through promoting research and sound public policy.

What's New?

Maryland’s New Student Athlete Concussion Law Went Into Effect July 1, 2011

On May 19, 2011, Governor Martin O’Malley signed HB 858 and SB 771 into law. The new law, which went into effect July 1, 2011, provides protections for students who are suspected of incurring a concussion during practice or play. The calls for the Maryland State Department of Education to implement concussion awareness programs and requires student athletes under the age of 19 and their parents/guardians to acknowledge they have received concussion information prior to participating in any sport. Students demonstrating signs of a concussion during practice or play will be removed and returned only after clearance by an appropriate licensed health care  professional.  Maryland becomes the 18th state to enact such legislation which came as the result of numerous legislators and organizations, including the Brain Injury Association of Maryland, pushing for this important initiative to become law. 

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that alters the way your brain functions. Effects are usually temporary, but can include problems with headache, concentration, memory, judgment, balance and coordination. Although concussions usually are caused by a blow to the head, they can also occur when the head and upper body are violently shaken. These injuries can cause a loss of consciousness, but most concussions do not. Because of this, some people have concussions and don't realize it. Concussions are common, particularly if you play a contact sport, such as football. But every concussion injures your brain to some extent. This injury needs time and rest to heal properly. Luckily, most concussive traumatic brain injuries are mild, and people usually recover fully.

For more information, call BIAM at 410.448.2924 or click here.