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2277 Highway 36 West, Suite 200 Roseville, MN 55113-3830
Phone: 612-378-2742
Toll Free: 1-800-669-6442
Fax: 612-378-2789
E-Mail:info@braininjurymn.org
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


Publications

If you would to join the mailing list to receive either Mind Matters or Enews, which are published by the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance and available for free, click here to e-mail us or call 800-669-6442.

Published quarterly, Mind Matters provides information on issues important to the brain injury community including: real-life stories from people affected by brain injury, navigating life after brain injury, advances in rehabilitation therapies, upcoming events, and education and advocacy opportunities.


Enews
Enews is an electronic newsletter that is sent every two weeks to subscribers, and are also available online to review. Click here for all of editions of Enews.



Mind Matters

Mind Matters Spring 2019
In the Spring 2019 edition of Mind Matters, Meet B. Erin Cole and Little Brain, Finding Happiness, our 2019 Annual Conference, Public Policy Updates and more!

Click here to read our current edition of Mind Matters.

Mind Matters Fall 2018
In the Winter 2018-19 edition of Mind Matters, Gerhard and Kate's shared health scare, Amy Zellmer's Faces of TBI, Public Policy Updates and more!

Mind Matters Fall 2018
In the Fall 2018 edition of Mind Matters, Owen Guertin and Sawyer's Gift of Life, Hannah, Allie and Mary Wyna Learn and Grow from Each Other's Brain Injuries, Public Policy Updates and more!

Mind Matters Summer 2018
In the Summer 2018 edition of Mind Matters, Josie Alleva is determined to succeed, Jerry Hartsworm has a life-driven purpose, the 2018 Walk for Thought, Grey Matters and more.

Mind Matters Spring 2018
In the Spring 2018 edition of Mind Matters, Archie and Denise have a renewed hope and vitality, JoAnna Lund finds balance after brain injury, Brain Injury Awareness Month, our 2018 Annual Conference and more!.

Mind Matters Winter 2017
In the Winter 2017-18 edition of Mind Matters, Jared and Audrey Loving Spouses, Hannah Aspenson is Defined by Her Strength, Public Policy Updates and more.

Mind Matters Fall 2017
In the Fall 2017 edition of Mind Matters, Jerod Noynton's Recurring Narrative, Becky and Alex's Pathway After Brain Injury, Nick Schaller's Resiliency and more.

Mind Matters Summer 2017
In the Summer 2017 edition of Mind Matters, Amber Rose faces the world through a smile, Taylor Worley defines who she is by what she does, the Walk for Thought and more.

Mind Matters Spring 2017
In the Spring 2017 edition of Mind Matters, Rik Seiler bringing reality to the Capitol, Scotti Sterling looking through mirror of Brain Injury, our 2017 Annual Conference, departmental updates and more.

Mind Matters Winter 2016
In the Winter 2016-17 edition of Mind Matters, read about Carissa Nielsen's recovery after a car accident, Todd's "Forever" home, departmental updates and more.

Mind Matters Fall 2016
In the Fall 2016 edition of Mind Matters, read about justice and fairness for Kris Nozal, Charlie Rademacher's road to recovery, our SAFE program and more.

Mind Matters Magazine
Mind Matters Summer 2016
In the Summer 2016 edition of Mind Matters, three athletes discuss their brain injuries and their futures, the 2016 Legislative Session, the 2016 Walk for Thought and more.

Mind Matters Magazine
Mind Matters Spring 2016
In the Spring 2016 edition of Mind Matters, Dr. Bennet Omalu talks about concussion, Abby Miles embraces life after concussion, Unmasking Brain Injury, and more.

Mind Matters Magazine
Mind Matters Winter 2015
In the Winter 2015-16 edition of Mind Matters, two Citizen Advocates and their fight for Medical Assistance reform, four moms with four kids with brain injuries, and more.

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Mind Matters Fall 2015
In the Fall 2015 edition of Mind Matters, read about "No Helmet No Ride" to promote helmet use, our Resource Faciltiation program, the 2015 Walk for Thought, and more.

Mind Matters Summer 2015
In the Summer 2015 edition of Mind Matters, read about Chrissy Chernosky as she moves forward in life following her brain injury, a young man as he works beyond his sports concussion, the 2015 Walk for Thought, our Public Relations Department and more.

Mind Matters Spring 2015
In the Spring 2015 edition of Mind Matters, read about how Zed Schweitzer and Ben Tupman took advantage of the abilities they have to make the world a better place, our Speakers Bureau, departmental updates and more!


In the Winter 2014-15 edition of Mind Matters, read how Sam Baker turned tragedy into music, Wes Arneson and the need for control, our 2015 Annual Conference for Professionals in Brain Injury, Departmental Updates and more.


In the Fall 2014 edition of Mind Matters, read about the dreams and determination of Angela; how Henry overcame the odds; how grants make a difference; a spotlight on our Public Awareness department and more!


In the Summer 2014 edition of Mind Matters, read about Gage giving back after being shaken as a baby; how anything is possible with Todd Turner; the 2014 Walk for Thought; a spotlight on our Administration and Volunteer department and more!

Mind Matters - Spring 2014
In the Spring 2014 edition, read about Jay Bockel who is using assistive technology to communicate after his brain injury; an interview with author and storyteller Kevin Kling; our 2014 Annual Conference; a spotlight on our Education and Community Outreach department and more!

Mind Matters - Winter 2013
Read how Mind Matters helped educate a family after brain injury, how recovery never stops, our Development department and more

Mind Matters - Fall 2013
Read about a teen helping to spread concussion awareness, returning to academics after brain injury, the Walk for Thought, our annual Volunteer Awards, our Case Management department and more

Mind Matters - Summer 2013
Read about a police office who sustained a brain injury, four outstanding volunteers, our Public Policy department and more

Mind Matters - Spring 2013
Find out how brain injury is not a disability, how life can change in an instant, brain injury awareness month, our Resource Facilitation department and more

Mind Matters - Winter 2012
Read about recovery after brain injury in a rural community, depression during the holidays, our Walk for Thought, our Multicultural department and more

Mind Matters - Fall 2012
Read about Andre who received a brain injury when 16 days old, our Consumer and Family Conference, Ben Utech, our annual Volunteer Awards and more

Mind Matters - Summer 2012
Learn about two families that both found out about the dangers of bareheaded motorcycle riding, Walk for Thought, our Annual Report and more

Mind Matters - Spring 2012
Read about a teen and her family dealing with brain injury, Brain Injury Awareness Month, our Annual Conference and more

Mind Matters - Winter 2011
Read about the Walk for Thought, supporting a family member with a brain injury, finding community in Resource Facilitation, and the gift of giving

Mind Matters - Fall 2011
Read about working with children with brain injuries, Multicultural Outreach helping underserved communities, 2011 Up Up and Away Award winners, the 2010 Annual Report and more.

Mind Matters - Summer 2011
Read about the upcoming Walk for Thought, the 2011 Annual Conference for Professionals in Brain Injury, youth sports concussions and more.

Mind Matters - Spring 2011
Read about the power of hope, the upcoming 2011 Annual Conference for Professionals in Brain Injury, living with a concussion as a teenager, Brain Injury Awareness Month and more.

Mind Matters - Winter 2010
Read about a consumer who almost fell through the cracks, the 2010 Walk for Thought, managing the holidays, giving during the season and more.

Mind Matters - Fall 2010
Read about the upcoming Walk for Thought, sports concussion, Cranestorm and more.

Mind Matters - Summer 2010
Read about transforming tragedy into inspiration, legislative update, our Annual Conference, the upcoming Walk for Thought and more.

Mind Matters - Spring 2010
Read about State Budget Cuts, Brain Injury Awareness Month, our 25th Annual Conference for Professionals in Brain Injury and more.

Mind Matters - Winter 2009-2010
Read about Resource Facilitation, Assessment Report Summary, Walk for Thought update and more.

Mind Matters - Fall 2009
Read about Veterans and TBI, our 8th Annual Walk for Thought, our last five years and more.

Mind Matters - Summer 2009
Read about Resource Facilitation, Unallotment, Paint-A-Room, the 2009 Walk for Thought, our second ten years and more.

Mind Matters - Spring 2009
Read an interview with participants in our Peer Mentor Support Connection, the first 10 years of the Association, the upcoming Annual Conference and the Association's participation in Art-A-Whirl.


Winter 2008-09 (5.6 mb)
In this issue, read about the 7th Annual Walk for Thought, the Gift of Giving, departmental spotlights and more.

Fall 2008 (9.5 mb)
In this issue, read about sending children with brain injury back to school as well as the 7th Annual Walk for Thought, departmental spotlights and more.

Summer 2008 (4 mb)
In this issue, read about our new Executive Director, Resource Facilitation, the Annual Conference, the Family Retreat, departmental spotlights and more.

Spring 2008 (3.7 mb)
In this issue, read about fall prevention in the senior community; the Legislative Session; departmental spotlights and more.

Winter 2007-08 (1.7 mb)
In this issue, read about the ongoing work with individuals in the correction system who have brain injuries; the upcoming Legislative Session; departmental spotlights and more.

Fall 2007 (2.6 mb)
Read about the Walk for Thought; TBI specific outpatient programs; concussions; departmental spotlights for Education, Legislative, Membership, Multicultural Outreach, Volunteers and more.

Summer 2007 (2.6 mb)
Read about the upcoming Walk for Thought on October 6; support for individuals after brain injury; the 22nd Annual Conference for Professionals in Brain Injury; departmental spotlights and more.

Spring 2007 (2.5 mb)
Read about homelessness and traumatic brain injury; waivers; Citizen Advocacy; departmental spotlights and more.

Winter 2006-2007 (3 mb)
Read about the Minneapolis Polytrauma Unit; Case Management at the Association; 2006 Walk for Thought wrap; perspectives on brain injury; departmental spotlights and more.

Fall 2006 (2.5 mb)
Read about the upcoming 2006 Walk for Thought; Association grant updates; Peer/Mentor Support Connection; methamphetamine and traumatic brain injury; departmental spotlights and more.

Summer 2006 (2.1 mb)
Read about the Association's recent corrections grant; a report on the 21st Annual Statewide Conference on Brain Injury; summer recreation for persons with brain injury; the 2006 Family Retreat; departmental spotlights and more.

Spring 2006 (2.3 mb)
Read about the Association's new Executive Director, Ardis Sandstrom; Brain Injury Awareness Month; the 21st Annual Statewide Conference on Brain Injury; Resource Facilitation; departmental spotlights and more.

Winter 2005-2006 (1.3 mb)
Read about the 2005 Walk for Thought wrap; vocational rehabilitation; mild to moderate traumatic brain injury rehabilitation; service and therapy dogs; departmental spotlights and more.

Fall 2005 (650 k)
Read about the 2005 Walk for Thought; the second in a two-part article about methamphetamine in Minnesota; driving after traumatic brain injury; departmental updates and more.

Summer 2005 (1 mb)
Read the first in a two-part article about methamphetamine in Minnesota; TBI data released by the Minnesota Department of Health; the 2005 Xtreme Safety Fest; the 20th Annual Statewide Conference on Brain Injury; departmental updates and more.

Spring 2005 (1.2 mb)
Read about the upcoming 20th Annual Statewide Conference on Brain Injury; the 2005 Xtreme Safety Fest; assistive technology devices available through the United Cerebral Palsy of Minnesota; the addition of Multicultural Outreach to the Association and more.

Winter 2004-2005 (882 k)
Read about the 2004 Walk for Thought wrap; vocational rehabilitation; the addition of Case Management to the Association; medications used in the treatment of brain injury; departmental updates and more.

Fall 2004 (686 k)
Read about traumatic brain injury in the military; an overview of the Association after 20 years; the Association partnership with Medtronic and more.

Summer 2004 (562 k)
Read about the upcoming 2004 Walk for Thought; wrap article on the 19th Annual Statewide Conference on Brain Injury; wrap article on the 2004 Xtreme Safety Fest and more.

Spring 2004 (859 k)
Read about the upcoming 2004 Xtreme Safety Fest; the upcoming 19th Annual Statewide Conference on Brain Injury; new training opportunities at the Association; school services for students with traumatic brain injury and more.

Winter 2003-2004 (389 k)
Read about the expansion of Resource Facilitation; 2003 Walk for Thought wrap; the faces of brain injury; and more.

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