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Financial Planning for Special Needs Care: Special Needs Trusts (SNTs) Creating a long-term care plan for a loved one with special needs is crucial.

Shock Waves Life as he knew it ended with a shock wave through his brain.

Brain Basics The brain is incredibly complex -- take an interactive journey to see how the brain works and what impact an injury can have.

Ask the Expert: Planning Your Estate Advice on how to provide long-term financial care for a loved one with a brain injury after you are gone.

A Student's Guide to the IEP It's your education; be part of its planning after a brain injury.

This is the story of a girl named Logan who persevered through her brain injury to create a magazine for other kids with disabilities and inspire them to achieve their dreams and goals. As featured on Bizkids. Transcript of this video.

How to Succeed in Biz-Ness by Really Trying (Logan's Story) This spunky young woman persevered after a TBI to inspire others to achieve their dreams and goals.

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Winter Sports Brain Injury Prevention Tips Learn ways to enjoy winter sports and protect your brain.

From Every 21 Seconds or Why I Scream at the Refrigerator. The story of 8 survivors of traumatic brain injury. © Laura Napier Productions 2005. Used with permission. All rights reserved. For more information, go to Doug Claybourne’s Website, and to Aquarius Productions for information on this video. Transcript of this video.

Every 21 Seconds: The Story of 8 Survivors of TBI An inspired look at the story of eight people with traumatic brain injury -- and their loved ones.

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More Features

This project was developed in cooperation with the New York State Department of Health, supported by project H21MC06742 from the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau. This material is public domain. For more information, go to http://www.bianys.org Narrated by Lee Woodruff, this video shares stories with military men and women who sustained TBIs and how they are living their lives now. Transcript of this video.

Beyond the Invisible: Living with Brain Injury

Real life stories of military men and women — and their families.

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From the Wounded Troops and Partners: Supporting Intimate Relationships Conference, 2008. Sponsored by the Morehouse School of Medicine Center of Excellence for Sexual Health, Disabilities, Chronic Conditions and Sexual Health Program. http://cesh.msm.edu. Transcript of this video.

BJ and Abby Jackson on Supporting Intimate Relationships

A funny and honest look at sex and intimacy after a brain injury.

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Coping with Mild TBI: Finances

Learn how best to tackle financial problems that can arise after a TBI.

Aging After Brain Injury: BrainLine Talks with Dr. Steven Flanagan

What happens to people with TBI as they age?

One Bad Decision

"Don't let this happen to you" — Watch one young man's story of his brain injury.

"Don't even try to fool me because I'm watching you!" So says Jay Driscoll, ATC / CSCS, athletic director at Washington, DC’s St. Albans School, to his student athletes, alluding to the fact that some athletes cover up a mild brain injury so as to stay in the game. With a no-nonsense attitude and a keen sense of humor, Jay talks to BrainLine about his program on injury prevention, care, and rehabilitation services as well as how he helps his athletes meet and exceed demands by enhancing their physical fitness, performance, and health. Transcript of this video.

Working the Sidelines

One athletic director's strategies for keeping young athletes' brains safe.

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Concussions: Is Your Young Athlete at Risk?

Learn why letting a child return to play after a concussion can be extremely dangerous.

Dr. James Kelly is professor of Neurosurgery and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and associate director of the Colorado Area Health Education Center System. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Kelly recorded on July 11, 2008. Transcript of the video.

Dr. James Kelly Talks About Children, Helmets, and Concussion

Learn why prevention is key when it comes to kids.

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