Membership

Brain Injuries Affect Thousands of Oregonians Each Year

More than 80,000 Oregonians have seen their lives turned upside down by a traumatic brain injury.

“In the weeks following my accident, I awoke each day in total confusion to face a life-changing nightmare of unanswered questions, grief and feelings of helplessness.” -- Steve Wright

“Living with a brain injury is difficult. But through involvement in the support groups and the brain injury community, I have made life changes needed to handle my injury.” -- Eric Peterson

“In the past couple of months, I have actually been living my life instead of surviving my life.” -- Laurel Russell

Steve, Eric and Laurel are just three brain injury survivors who have found help and hope from the Brain Injury Association of Oregon.

We’re The People Who Help

The Brain Injury Association of Oregon (BIAOR) was founded in 1984 by brain injury survivors, family members and concerned professionals. We are the only non-profit, statewide organization improving the lives of people with brain injuries and their families.

The People We Help

They have brain injuries from automobile crashes, on-the-job falls or recreational accidents.
Traumatic brain injuries are common. Nationally, they occur every 23 seconds. Each year they affect 1.4 million Americans and cause long-term disability to more than 1,500 Oregonians.
A brain injury is nothing families expect or plan for. Victims and their families suddenly face a frightening situation. Desperate for answers, they often get complex and confusing information. Confusion can turn to grief and hopelessness.

The Services We Provide

Information about brain injury, services, health care and prevention, including in-service educational program
Assistance to support groups for survivors and their families
Policy advocacy for programs and service
Resource sharing for medical professionals and service providers
Annual conference
Quarterly newsletter

Our Members Are

Brain Injury Survivors
Family Members
Service Providers
Health Care Professionals

Legal Professionals

How to Become a Member

We invite you to join us. A membership application is available online or by downloading the membership form below or contact the office to have information sent to you.

Membership categories and services included:

Basic / Individual- $35

· Membership in both BIAOR and Brain Injury Association of America

· Subscription to BIAOR’s quarterly newsletter, The Headliner

· Reduced registration fee for conferences and events

· Mailings regarding TBI conferences, events and legislative activities.

· One vote at BIAORs’ annual membership meeting

· A voice with local and national public policy makers.

Family (up to 3 people at the same address)- $50

· Includes the same benefits as Basic Individual

· Reduced conference and event fees for three people

Survivor Courtesy- $5

· A reduced rate for persons with a brain injury and limited resources

· Includes the same benefits as Basic Individual

Professional / Individual -- $100

· Includes the same benefits as Basic Individual

· Reduced registration fees to special events, workshops, and seminars for Professionals

· Offer to be a speaker at the annual conference and other events

· Name, city and phone number listed in every newsletter and the BIAOR website

· Offer to be a speaker at the annual conference and other events.

Sustaining -- $200

Corporation -- $300

· Includes the same benefits as the Basic

· Reduced conference and event fees for two people

· Offer of first refusal to provide speakers, showcase services and participate in events

· Opportunity to run business card ad or discount toward larger ad in The Headliner.

Sponsorship

o Bronze - $300 o Silver - $500

o Gold - $1000 o Platinum- $2000

Lifetime Membership - $5000

Brain Injury Association of Oregon Membership Form is offered either as a PDF file to be downloaded with Acrobat or in MS Word Document.
Membership Form & Membership Brochure