Brain Injury
Advocacy - Awareness - Education - Support
Northern Catskills
Meetings may be cancelled due to weather conditions.
If meeting is cancelled, a notice will be posted here and an email will be sent.
Safety of all is most important.
Do not come to a meeting if you are not comfortable travelling due to weather conditions.
Congratulations and Thank You to all
who made our team
Support Group Strollers
the 2019 # 1 team
with over $ 11,250 raised
Check back soon more for information about the 2020 Walk
Brain Injury Association
of New York State (BIANYS)
March On for Brain Injury
Fundraiser & Walk Event
Saturday September 9, 2023 (Rain or Shine) Location
Registration / Sign-In Begins - 10:00 AM Walkway Over the Hudson
Walk Starts - 12 Noon 87 Haviland Rd
Highland, NY 12528
Be part of our Team
Hudson Heroes
Click Here to Register or Donate
You must Register to participate in the Walk
Registration Fee - $ 30.00
Family and friends are welcome
Walk your distance of choice
If you are unable to participate
Any donations to BIANYS are gladly accepted until September 30, 2023
Event has taken place
Saturday October 6, 2018
Saddle River County Park
Dunkerhook Area - Pavilion D - North Trail
Paramus Rd - Paramus, NJ 07652
Saturday October 7, 2017 (Rain or Shine) Location (Google Map and Directions are below)
Registration / Sign-In Begins 9:00 AM Saddle River County Park
Walk Starts 10:00 AM Dunkerhook Area - Pavilion D - North Trail
Paramus Rd - Paramus, NJ 07652
Walk your distance of choice - Refreshments will be available
You must Register to participate in the Walk or to have others Donate in your name
Registration Fee - $ 25.00 ($ 20.00 for BIANJ Members)
Bergen County and Essex County Brain Injury Support Groups will be participating
Family and friends are welcome
Plan to be part of our team
Support Group Strollers
Driving, Parking and
Meeting Room Directions
Use Visitor Parking and Main Entrance
Upon entering hospital, proceed to Berrie Elevators
Take elevators to 5th Floor
Make left to Conference Room # 5503
Signs with arrows will be posted
Parking is free for all visitors
Parking tokens are not required
You must Register to Participate in the Walk
or
to have others Donate in your name
Follow Registration Instructions
Under Team Information
Verify Support Group Strollers is selected
Click Next
Complete Registration, Billing and Payment Information
All Donations are very much appreciated
Complete Registration, Billing and Payment Information
Friday November 9, 2018
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Event has taken place
New Jersey Law Center
One Constitution Square
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Click below to go to BIANJ website for
Registration and Cost Information
(All who plan to attend must register)
The overall objective of this seminar is to provide an educational opportunity to professionals working with individuals affected by brain injury through workshops related to research, clinical innovations and strategies, rehabilitation, and advocacy.
The Long Term Effects of Military TBI
Presented by
Dr. Daniel Perl, MD
Executive Dysfunction-Pediatrics
Neuropsychiatric Issues
Interdisciplinary Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Yoga and Meditation
Neurotoxicity
Craniosacral Therapy
New Jersey TBI Model Systems
Neurosurgical Solutions-Seizures
Research Panel
Prism Adaptation-Spatial Neglect
Sex and Intimacy
Persuasion-Advocacy
Family Conference
Click below to go to BIANJ website for
(All who plan to attend must register)
Topics will focus on Alternative Therapies
Yoga for Health and Happiness
Nutrition for Brain Health
Special Education and Advocacy
Caregivers Workshop
In addition to workshops, the Alliance has partnered with Allaire Healthcare Group to present a Social Lounge for individuals with brain injury.
Explore and learn about holistic approaches while enjoying therapeutic activities and socializing with peers.
Brain Injury Support Group
Minor League Baseball Game
Outing at NJ Jackals
Saturday June 24, 2017
Yogi Berra Stadium
Campus of Montclair State University
Upper Montclair, NJ
Abilities ExpoFriday April 29, 2016 - Sunday May 1, 2016 Edison, NJ
Abilities Expo - New York Metro
Friday April 29 - Sunday May 1
(Fri and Sat - 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
(Sun - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
*** Click here to go to Abilities Expo website for more information and to Register ***
New Jersey Convention and Expo Center
97 Sunfield Ave
Edison, NJ 08837
Abilities Expo is dedicated to educating and improving the lives of people with disabilities, senior citizens, their families and caregivers, as well as healthcare and education professionals. Features new products and services from computers to athletic equipment and mobility products to daily living aids.
Imagine everything you need, all under one roof! For nearly 40 years, Abilities Expo has been the go-to source for the Community of people with disabilities, their families, seniors, veterans and healthcare professionals. Every event opens your eyes to new technologies, new possibilities, new solutions and new opportunities to change your life. Where else can you discover ability-enhancing products and services, play a few adaptive sports, learn new dance moves, attend informative workshops and only scratch the surface of what Abilities Expo has to offer?
Products, Services and Technologies for ALL Disabilities
Whether your disability is physical, sensory, learning, developmental or a combination, Abilities Expo strives to provide the products and services to help you meet and overcome your daily challenges. In addition, our Assistive Technology Showcase gives you the opportunity to test drive cutting-edge devices to determine what meets your individual needs. If it's smaller ticket products that you want, there will also be ingenious, low-cost inventions and retail products.
Leveling the Gaming Field
Come and test drive adaptive equipment that can give you access to the virtual world of gaming. Video games offer a tremendous opportunity for the disability community to experience situations that may be difficult or limited in the real world and increase social engagement. Plus, it's really fun!
Illuminating Workshops on the Issues that Matter
Each Expo features compelling sessions focused on travel, home modifications, finance, dating, physical therapy for kids, cutting-edge technologies, finding the correct mobility device and much, much more.
All Work and No Play…
It's not enough for us to provide a forum where you can gain knowledge and access to life-altering products. We want you to have a blast, too! There's sports, dance, music, celebrities, assistance dogs, therapy horses, face painting for kids and more. Experience it from the sidelines or—and here's our preference—join in the fun!
*** Click here to go to Abilities Expo website for more information and to Register ***
Abilities Expo - New York Metro
Event for the Disability Community
Friday May 4, 2018 - Sunday May 6, 2018
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (4:00 PM Sunday)
Meeting Information
2nd Tuesday of every month
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Kessler Conference Center
Conference Rooms 1 & 2
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
1199 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
In addition to meeting,
all are welcome to attend
Gathering for dinner, snack, conversation
5:00 PM - Prior to every meeting
Panera Bread
Essex Green Mall
495 Prospect Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
Driving, Parking and
Meeting Room Directions
Enter Kessler Drive
When you drive up the hill/entrance -
You will see a big 'Tobacco Free Campus' sign
and 'One Way' sign toward top of the hill
on the right
Take that right-hand One Way entrance to
Outpatient Parking Lot
Use Outpatient Entrance
Sign in with Security (straight ahead)
Go to the right down the ramp
Take the elevator up to the first floor
When exiting the elevator go straight to the
Kessler Conference Center
Conference Rooms 1 & 2 are on the right
Brain Injury Alliance of NJ (BIANJ)
Adjustment to Brain Injury Workshop
Wednesday April 11, 2018
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Englewood Hospital
350 Engle St
Englewood, NJ 07631
Use Visitor Parking and Main Entrance
Upon entering hospital, proceed to Berrie Elevators
Take elevators to 5th Floor
Make left to Conference Room # 5503
Signs with arrows will be posted
Parking tokens will be available at no cost
No cost to attend
Registration Requested
Brain Injury happens in an instant. It affects a family for a lifetime.
Come learn information that will help you and your family learn how to adjust to living with a brain injury.
This free presentation will provide an overview and information on:
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The changes that occur after brain injury
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How people with brain injury and their families adjust to living with a brain injury
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Grieving and coping following brain injury
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Choices for coping and empowerment
Guest Speaker
Confirmed for April 16 Meeting
State of NJ – TBI Fund Program Manager
We believe topics discussed by Harry and questions from the Group may last for the entire meeting.
Other support group discussion may not take place.
Harry’s area of expertise is the
TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) Fund.
Because there are also ABI (Acquired Brain Injury)
survivors and their caregivers that attend meetings,
we requested that Harry also speak about assistance and programs that are available for this portion
of the brain injury community.
Caregiver Only Support Group
Sponsored and facilitated by Kessler Staff
Guest Speaker
Connie Palmer from Imagine (A Center for Coping with Loss)
Discussion about issue of grief for families
Monday May 7 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Group will be held at:
Kessler – Saddle Brook
300 Market St
Saddle Brook, NJ
No cost to attend
Registration requested
Contact Anne Marie Chesterman
201-368-6012
Meeting Information
Monday December 10
Holiday Party
6:00 PM - ???
Panera Bread
269 Livingston St
Northvale, NJ
All who attend can purchase food and drink of their choice
*** No meeting on Monday December 17 ***
Directions to Panera Bread
From NJ Town Roads:
Livingston St in Northvale is a continuation of Knickerbocker Rd which runs North through Englewood . . . Tenafly . . . Cresskill . . . Closter . . .Norwood . . .
Panera Bread is in Northvale Square mall on left with CVS and Chase Bank near front.
If you enter New York State, you have gone too far.
From Palisades Interstate Parkway:
Livingston St in Northvale is a continuation of NY 303 South which is Exit 5S from Palisades Interstate Parkway.
Panera Bread is in Northvale Square mall on right with Chase Bank and CVS near front.
This is within ¼ mile of entering New Jersey.
If you pass McDonalds on the left, you have gone too far.
Panera Bread Locations
East Rutherford
95 Route 17 South
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Englewood
10 Sterling Blvd
Englewood, NJ 07631
Paramus
770 Route 17 North
(Not in Paramus Park)
Paramus, NJ 07652
Northvale
269 Livingston St
Northvale, NJ 07647
Ramsey
Ramsey Square
1300 Route 17 North
Ramsey, NJ 07446
Bergen County Brain Injury
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East Rutherford, 95 Route 17 South (12)
Englewood, 10 Sterling Blvd
Paramus, 770 Route 17 North; Not Paramus Park
Northvale, 269 Livingston St
Ramsey, 1300 Route 17 North; Ramsey Square
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Kessler Foundation
Consumer Conference
Moving Forward
Improving Emotional, Physical and Cognitive Health after Brain Injury
Friday, September 27, 2019 Hotel Westminster
8:15 AM – 3:00 PM 550 West Mt Pleasant Ave
Livingston, NJ 07039
Register Now!
Admission is free but registration is required.
Please register by Friday, September 20, 2019, additional registrations will be accepted after this date as space allows.
Please Join Us!
Moving Forward: Improving Emotional, Physical and Cognitive Health after Brain Injury is a one-day conference that will provide individuals with brain injury, their caregivers, family and friends, and healthcare professionals with information and insight into strategies to successfully manage a range of challenges that affect overall health, wellness and quality of life. Resource booths will provide additional information and networking opportunities.
Who Should Attend?
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Brain injury consumers, caregivers, family members and friends
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Rehabilitation professionals
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Students and other interested individuals
How Will You Benefit?
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Find new resources for improving your quality of life
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Network with other individuals impacted by brain injury
Conference Topics
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The True Cost of Invisible Losses
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Cognitive Rehabilitation and TBI
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Exercise After TBI
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Latest TBI Research
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Keynote Speaker - Christina Rasmussen
Christina Rasmussen is an internationally recognized grief educator and author.
Christina has helped thousands of people rebuild, reclaim, and relaunch their lives using the power of the human mind.
Christina has been featured as a “Woman Working to Do Good” in the White House Blog.
Her work has also appeared in NPR, ABC News, and MariaShriver.com.
She currently lives in Austin, TX with her husband Eric, their two daughters and their two dogs.
More Information
Contact Angela Smith
asmith@kesslerfoundation.org or 973-324-8448
Meeting Information
3rd Monday of every month
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Englewood Health
Berrie Taub Conference Room 5503
Englewood Health
350 Engle St
Englewood, NJ 07631
Driving, Parking and
Meeting Room Directions
Use Visitor Parking and Main Entrance
Upon entering hospital, proceed to Berrie Elevators
Take elevators to 5th Floor
Make left to Conference Room # 5503
Signs with arrows will be posted
Parking is free for all visitors
Parking tokens are not required
2020 Meeting Dates
Jan 20 Feb 17 * Mar ---
Apr 20 ** May 18 * Jun 15
Jul 20 Aug 17 * Sep 21
Oct 19 Nov 16* Dec 14 (Holiday Party)
Dec 21 (No Meeting)
* Split Group Meetings
Separate discussions for survivors and caregivers
Held in separate rooms
Click here to receive email with details
Overview of Support Groups
Brain injury support groups exist to allow persons with brain injuries and their family members to meet others who are in similar situations, gain valuable emotional support from one another, form friendships, obtain information and resources, and hear speakers discuss a variety of brain injury topics.
They are an opportunity for persons with brain injury and their family members to discuss the difficulties and hardships they are facing, as well as the accomplishments and joys in their lives.
All meetings share information that is received from Brain Injury Alliance of NJ (BIANJ).
This includes information on events, resources and organizations that can assist as well as publications that are available.
Information from BIANJ can also be found on their website. www.bianj.org
Some months are open discussions of a brain injury related topic as decided by the group.
Some months have informative speakers.
They include those from resources and organizations which can provide assistance to those impacted by brain injury.
We have had and expect to continue to have social gatherings in addition to our meetings.
A BBQ is held during the summer months.
In December, there is social gathering for a celebration of the holiday season.