National Press Club - June 19, 2007

Civilian Traumatic Brain Injury: The Other Story

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has a much higher incidence rate than better known illnesses like breast cancer and AIDS. However, access to care is questionable-results of a new poll of members of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) indicate that the unavailability of insurance coverage is a major hindrance.

• Media Advisory
• Press Release
• Press Release (broadcast only)
• Zogby Poll: Speech And Language Pathologists' Observations On Recent Cases Of Traumatic Brain Injury [PDF]
• Civilian Traumatic Brain Injury Statistics
• Civilian TBI: The Other Story Questions & Answers
• ASHA Podcast: Kathy Manning on Traumatic Brain Injury
• Event Photos
• Watch a short video about the issue

Panelists

Susan Connors ( Statement)
President and CEO, Brain Injury Association of America, McLean, Virginia

John DaVanzo, MS, MEd ( Bio, Statement)
Laurel Highlands Neuro-Rehabilitation Center, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Yvonne Hoffman ( Bio, Statement)
Traumatic Brain Injury Patient, Fairfax, Virginia

Kathy Manning, MA ( Bio, Statement)
Neuro-Rehab Associates, Bozeman, Montana

Janet McCarty, MEd ( Bio, Statement)
ASHA Private Health Plan Advisor, Rockville, Maryland

Carolyn McCormack ( Bio, Statement)
Traumatic Brain Injury Patient, Bozeman, Montana

Lyn Turkstra, PhD ( Bio, Statement)
University of Wisconsin-Madison