Session 2: Facilitating Effective Communication and Support b/w BI Advisory Councils & Programs

The goal of these trainings is to cultivate interactions between people with lived experience and state agencies where everyone feels heard, validated, and accommodated. Participants will walk away with several strategies that can lead to successful communication between these parties with a focus on better supporting the needs of people with brain injury in advocacy. We encourage participants to join both webinars to hear the perspectives of both parties.

SESSION TWO: Navigating the 1915(c) Public Comment Period and Legislative Opportunities for Effective Advocacy

Join NASHIA, the Brain Injury Association of America, and the Grassroots Project for an in-depth exploration of the public comment process for 1915(c) Waivers and other Medicaid initiatives.

This webinar will provide essential information on:

- Understanding public comment timelines and procedures.

- Developing effective and impactful comment submissions.

- Advocating for the needs of individuals with brain injury beyond the public comment period, including through participation in new advisory councils set to be created through implementation of the Access Rule.

- Navigating state and federal agency processes to influence policy.

- Building partnerships to strengthen advocacy efforts.

This webinar is designed for brain injury advisory council members, advocates, and providers who want to make a difference in shaping Medicaid policies that support individuals with brain injuries. Learn how to effectively engage in the public comment process and maximize your impact on the service delivery system for people with brain injury.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with other advocates working to improve the lives of people with brain injuries.

PRESENTERS:

Kate Brady, PhD, ABD, Director, ACL Grassroots Project, Human Services Research Institute

Denver Supinger, Director of Advocacy & Government Relations, Brain Injury Association of America

Zaida Ricker, MPS, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Policy, National Association of State Head Injury Administrators

SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
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Serving as the leading source of information and education for state employees who support public brain injury programs, National Association of State Head Injury Administrators provides information on national trends, best practices, and state contacts to federal agencies, state and national associations and TBI stakeholders across the country. NASHIA provides technical assistance to state governments and their partners as well as collective representation on federal policy issues through its membership.

Since 1990, NASHIA has been fulfilling its mission of assisting state government in promoting partnerships and building systems to meet the needs of individuals with brain injury and their families.

NASHIA offers resources and trainings to survivors, caregivers, state agencies, and more. Many trainings offer certificates of attendance, or continuing education units (CEs) from the Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners or the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.

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