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Brain Injury Association of South Carolina

aka Brain Injury Association of South Carolina   |   Chapin, SC   |  www.biaofsc.com

Mission

Creating a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education and advocacy.

Ruling year info

2001

Executive Director

Joyce Davis

Main address

140-A Amicks Ferry Road Suite 331

Chapin, SC 29036 USA

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Formerly known as

Brain Injury Alliance of South Carolina

EIN

57-1068415

NTEE code info

Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (P01)

Health Support Services (E60)

Disabled Persons' Rights (R23)

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

SC Visibility Project

This program provides services, supports, and rights tote bags to new TBI patients at SC's level 1 trauma centers; provides training for law enforcement officers about brain injury and skills needed when assisting brain injured individuals; provides education to recreation departments to further inclusion efforts.

Population(s) Served
People with disabilities
Adults

BIASC maintains a toll-free helpline in SC to assure that all persons with brain injuries, their families and professionals are directed to appropriate resources and services when needed. Individualized informational packets are mailed to individuals depending of what there needs are. BIASC maintains an informational website with multiple resource contacts. BIASC also connects with people through facebook, instagram and twitter.

Population(s) Served
Adults
People with disabilities

BIASC provides support to eleven brain injury support groups statewide. These support groups are for brain injury survivors and caregivers. BIASC provides financial assistance which allows these groups to participate in social activities. BIASC provides training and technical assistance to support group leaders. Groups are located in Greenville, Columbia, Charleston, Rock Hill, Myrtle Beach, Hartsville, Greenwood, Aiken, Spartanburg, and Chapin.

Population(s) Served
People with disabilities
Caregivers

BIASC provides education through a statewide conference and other trainings for survivors, family members, and providers. The SC Statewide conference, Life with Brain Injury conference, is for brain injury survivors, caregivers and professionals. Scholarships are given to survivors and caregivers who are unable to pay to attend the conference. BIASC provides training to other groups as requested including Vocational Rehab. Counselors, Case Managers, Hospital staff, Rehab. Staff, rotary clubs, school personnel, etc.

Population(s) Served
Caregivers
People with disabilities

BIASC provides injury prevention materials and education about concussion identification and management including protocols for concussion management. We are a member of the SC Concussion Alliance to maintain up to date information about concussion treatment. BIASC is developing a manual for school professionals and parents to follow when a student experiences a concussion. BIASC also collaborates with ThinkFirst SC and provides a yearly seminar for the ThinkFirst Chapters in SC to network and learn about new injury prevention initiatives.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Families

BIASC is the only statewide organization in SC dedicated to providing support to children and adults with brain injury and their caregivers. BIASC advocates for services and support for brain injured individuals and their families. As an active member of multiple tasks forces and committees, BIASC represents the brain injury community.

Population(s) Served
Caregivers
People with disabilities

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Financials

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Brain Injury Association of South Carolina

Board of directors
as of 07/12/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Marty Van Dam

Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital-Greenville Hospital System

Term: 2021 - 2023

Sherry Caldwell

Burton Center

Larry Lucas

State Farm Insurance Agency

Andrew Gowdown

Rosen Hagood Law Firm

Anne Iriel

University of SC

William Joseph Jollye

Tidelands Rehabilitation

Michelle Moore

Roper Rehabilitation Hospital

Dede Norungolo

Reintegrate Counseling, LLC

Marty Van Dam

Roger C. Peace Rehab. Outpatient Center

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 7/12/2023
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Leadership

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Gender identity
Female

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