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What TBI Symptoms Most Frequently Impact Return to Work?

In a study of Vietnam veterans with TBI, Dr. Jordan Grafman showed that problems navigating social behaviors were the most definitive factors for not being able to return to work.

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Vocational Issues Following Traumatic Brain Injury, Part I

Vocational Issues Following Traumatic Brain Injury, Part 1

The cognitive, communication, behavioral, sensory, physical, psycho-emotional, and social changes commonly experienced following TBI can affect a person's ability to return to work.

Long-Term Issues Post-Brain Injury Can Affect Return to Work

More than half of the people with TBI in this study were employed after three years. However, cognitive skills and psychiatric issues remained significant barriers to employment.

Addressing Everyday Issues

Information on your rights as an employee, job options for you and your family member if he or she is unable to return to duty, and how to balance work and caregiving.

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Accommodating Employees with Brain Injury

Accommodating Employees with Traumatic Brain Injury

Employers can play a vital role in helping service members and veterans with brain injury transition back to work by recognizing the challenges associated with brain and making necessary adjustments and/or reasonable accommodations.

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Workplace Mentoring

When it comes to employment, promising practices exist to help transitioning service members with TBI and PTSD. One such practice is mentoring.

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Training, Supervision and Workplace Supports for Employees with TBI and/or PTSD

Training, Supervision & Other Natural Workplace Supports

When it comes to employment, promising practices exist to help transitioning service members with TBI and PTSD. Providing natural workplace supports is one of these practices.

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Customized Employment

Customized employment is one promising practice to help transitioning service members with combat-related TBI and PTSD succeed in the workplace.

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Tips for Communicating with People with TBI and PTSD

Tips for Communicating with People with Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Not everyone has experience communicating with people with disabilities, but as with anyone, be respectful and courteous.

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How to Find Local or State Support After a Brain Injury

Learn what help is available before filing for disability benefits.

Elaine Sherard

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Advocacy

Rehabilitation

Employment & Training

What Do I Tell My Employer?

Will my boss know that "mild" TBI is much more than mild?

Universal Design and Assistive Technology in the Workplace

A diverse workforce means different and unique needs among employees. Learn how employees can meet these various needs.

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Making a Difference #12: Erroll

Six years after a car wreck, Erroll teaches elementary school PE. "I'm probably the most positive person you'll ever meet."

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Job Coaching

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Learn how a job coach can help transitioning service members with TBI, PTSD, and other combat-related injuries succeed in the workplace.

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El ADA: Sus derechos como individuo

Esta guía explica la parte de la ley para discapacitados Americans with Disabilities Act que prohíbe la discriminación en el empleo.

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Compensatory Strategies for Studying

Kelli Gary talks about the compensatory strategies that she found through her own experience worked for her — like recording herself reading her text books to better prepare for class and tests.

Going Back to School After My Traumatic Brain Injury

Kelli Gary talks about deciding to go back to school after her traumatic brain injury and her mom who supported her even when school didn't work out the first time.

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Completing My Education After Traumatic Brain Injury

Kelli Gary talks about the struggles she faced when going back to complete her education and some of the ways she coped with the difficulties caused by her injury.