• NeuroSparks Retreat 2026

    The Brain Injury Association of Ohio and University of Cincinnati are hosting NeuroSparks November 6-8, 2026. This event is for adults (18 years old or older) who have sustained a brain injury, have plateaued in their rehabilitation and are looking for a "boost". This innovative program unites multiple disciplines of students ( Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and more) to come together and offer individuals a complete evaluation and a personalized home going plan. This plan will include suggestions for how to progress your rehabilitation at home after the program. Included in participation in the program you will receive a tablet loaded with apps recommended by your evaluation team. The three-day intensive program is designed to help survivors “spark” their recovery by building new skills in an interactive, engaging, and positive way. In addition to helping brain injury survivors, there will be specialized sessions designed to help caregivers—as the daily challenges of providing care for TBI survivors can be overwhelming, stressful and isolating. Space is limited and spots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. *Application will close October 16,2026 and applicants will be notified by October 30th regarding their status.

  • Requirements to Participate:

    - Individual with brain injury must be 18 years or older. -You must have a caregiver that can attend all three days of the program with you. -You must be able to travel to University of Cincinnati campus all three days, if hotel accomodations are necessary please email help@biaoh.org so that we can discuss that with you.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Date of Birth*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Gender*
  • Do you have a caregiver that can attend with you all 3 days? Only applicants that have a caregiver that can attend all three days will be accepted into the program.*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • When was the date of your Brain Injury *
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Please rate how difficult these items are for you since your injury. *
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  • Do you have difficulty swallowing?*
  • Have you ever been diagnosed with anxiety?*
  • Have you ever been diagnosed with depression?*
  • Have you ever been diagnosed with bipolar disorder?*
  • Have you ever been diagnosed with psychotic disorder?*
  • Have you ever been diagnosed with OCD?*
  • Have you ever been diagnosed with ADHD?*
  • Have you ever been diagnosed with a sleep disorder?*
  • How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?*
  • Do you use any of the following drugs*

  • In an effort to create a positive plan of care for you, We would like some information regarding any recent therapies you have received. This will help us to better serve you in the program.

  • Have you had therapy recently (within the last year)? If yes, please select the types of therapy you have had.*
  • Do you give us permission to contact your previous therapist?*
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  • Mobility

    The following questions are about moving aroundinside your home.
  • Please tell us how you get around*
  • Is your ability to move around limited by any of the following (Check all that apply)*
  • How much help from another person do you need to move around your home?*

  • Dressing

    The next questions are about dressing. Dressing includes selecting, putting onand taking off clothing, and changing clothing during the day.
  • How much time do you need to get dressed on a typical day?*
  • Is your ability to get dressed limited by any of the following (Check all that apply)*
  • How much help from another person do you need to get dressed?*
  • How often do you use accommodations, adaptations, or special equipment when dressing?*

  • Bathing

    The following questions are about bathing. Bathing includes taking a shower, abath, or a sponge bath.
  • How much time do you need to bathe on a typical day?*
  • Is your ability to bathe limited by any of the following (Check all that apply)*
  • How often do you use accommodations, adaptations, or special equipment to bathe?*
  • Other Activities of Daily Living - Please describe how you complete the following activities in your daily life. Select one answer for each item.*
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  • These questions are about your thinking abilities now (including the past week).*
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  • These questions are about your emotions and view of yourself now(including the past week).*
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  • These questions are about your independence and how you function in daily life now (including the past week).*
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  • These questions are about your social relationships now (including the past week)*
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  • These questions are about how bothered you are by your feelings now(including the past week).*
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  • These questions are about how bothered you are by physical problemsnow (including the past week).*
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