2024-2025  CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Due to ongoing COVID-19 Virus precautions and guidelines, please be mindful that some events have had to be adjusted to ensure we are maintaining a safe social distance and following the established guidelines.

There may be additional events and fundraisers scheduled, and these will be added to the calendar. Please contact the BIA of Illinois if you and/or your organization would like to host a fundraiser to support the BIA of Illinois.

Remember, Stay Safe and Be Well!

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2024 Brain Injury Educational Conference

 October 17 – 18, 2024 

The BIA of Illinois will be hosting this year’s conference in a virtual online setting (Zoom format) this fall. You will determine your seat location and the dress code for this year’s conference! The conference is open to the public. Be prepared for contest opportunities during the 2 days!

The course content will be submitted for 12 continuing education credit hours for Nursing, Social Work, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and Professional Counselors. The conference hours can also be applied to Certified Brain Injury Specialist renewal hours. Continuing Education Hours apply only for Professional registration. An Early Registration rate is available for professionals who register on or before September 9, 2022.

Some of the topics to be addressed include:

• Current Mild TBI Research

• Smart Phone Based Approaches for Cognition & Daily Function after ABI

• Agitation Management of the Patient with Traumatic Brain Injury

• Evidence Based Review of Healthy Lifestyle after Traumatic Brain Injury

• Neuroplasticity following Brain Injury: Overview and Updates

• Comprehensive Review of Pharmacology after Brain Injury

• Major Barriers to Recovery following a TBI, and Implications for Treatment

Online Option - Click here to register online today!

2024. Conference Registration/Membership Fees

Consumer / Family $50.00 USD Consumer/Family (with Membership) $100.00 USD Professional - Thurs & Fri $175.00 USD Early Bird Professional BEFORE 9/6/21 $150.00 USD Professional - Thurs Only $100.00 USD Professional - Fri Only $100.00 USD Membership - Professional $100.00 USD Membership - Business $275.00 USD I would like to donate $75 $75.00 USD I would like to donate $25 $25.00 USD

Name of Attendee

Discipline / License

   Click to download the Conference Registration form

There will be sponsorship opportunities available for the conference online and in print.

Online Option - Click here to become a Conference Sponsor!

2024 Online Conference Sponsorships and Contributions

Platinum Sponsor $5,000.00 USD Gold Sponsor $2,500.00 USD Silver Sponsor $1,000.00 USD Bronze Sponsor $500.00 USD Friend Sponsor $275.00 USD Membership - Business $275.00 USD Contribution $100 $100.00 USD Contribution $75 $75.00 USD Contribution $50 $50.00 USD

Name of Sponsor / Contributor

Name of Staff Attending

   Click to download the Conference Sponsor packet

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2024 Turkey Bowl

November 23, 2024 (Saturday)   12noon – 2pm

Fox Bowl – 1101 Butterfield Road   Wheaton, IL

Put the date on your calendar, and start putting your team together today.

All proceeds from Turkey Bowl benefit the programs and services of the Brain Injury Association of Illinois. Not able to join us? Consider a Turkey Bowl sponsorship.

Online Option: To register and/or sponsor online

2024 Turkey Bowl - November 23

Ticket - 1 bowler $50.00 USD Ticket - 2 bowlers $100.00 USD Ticket - 4 bowlers $200.00 USD Team of 5 bowlers $250.00 USD Spectator (excludes bowling, food/beverage, shirt) $10.00 USD Three Strike Sponsor (5 tix) $500.00 USD Perfect Game Sponsor (2 tix) $250.00 USD Head Pin Sponsor $100.00 USD T-Shirt Sponsor $750.00 USD Pizza Sponsor $500.00 USD

Name of Bowlers / Sponsor Name

Name of Team (5 Bowlers)

Online Option: To donate to your bowler/team

Yes, I want to donate to Turkey Bowl 2024

Donate $10 - $10.00 USD Donate $20 - $20.00 USD Donate $50 - $50.00 USD Donate $75 - $75.00 USD Donate $100 - $100.00 USD Donate $200 - $200.00 USD Donate $500 - $500.00 USD

Donate in Name of Bowler /Team

Donate in Memory/Honor of

Click here to download the registration form

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“Let’s Celebrate”

BIA Luncheon with Raffles and Shopping

March 8, 2025    11am Shopping and Raffles with Lunch served at 12noon

Drury Lane – Oakbrook Terrace, IL

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ACBIS Training and Examination Dates

-The BIA will post training dates that are open to qualified candidates.

-The BIA of IL is able to offer the course in-person or via online Zoom presentation.

If you are interested in having a training specifically for your program staff or schedule the examination, please contact the BIA of Illinois office: info@biail.org or 312.726.5699.

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Please watch the calendar for programs and events that may be added during the year. Contact the BIA office for additional information.

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