T1: National Information, Educational Resources, Dissemination and Technical Assistance Center
Project Director: Karen A. Hart, Ph.D.
Overview:
This project serves as a centralized resource for information on community integration following traumatic brain injury. This project is designed to meet the needs of people with TBI and their families as well as researchers, students, educators and policymakers. Training Activities include:
- Website: www.tbicommunity.org
- National Database of Educational Resources on TBI
- National Information, Dissemination, and Technical Assistance Center
- Newsletter: TBI Community News
Significant Developments:
- Developed a website for English speakers and Spanish speakers (www.tbicommunity.org). The English language website was accessed 14,384 times from November 1, 2008 to October 31, 2009. The Spanish language website was accessed 547 times.
- Updated and maintained a National Database of Information Resources that was accessed by 811 people from November 1, 2008 to October 31, 2009.
- Provided technical assistance to 350 persons with TBI, their caregivers, and health professionals
- Disseminated 10 newsletters targeted toward consumers and highlighting different RRTC projects. All are available in Spanish as well as English.
This project is coordinated by our web designer, Marj Elhardt. You can submit comments or suggestions to her any time at mgordon@bcm.edu.
