Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury means an acquired injury to the brain caused by an external physical force or by certain medical conditions such as stroke, encephalitis, aneurysm, anoxia or brain tumors with resulting impairments that adversely affect educational performance. The term includes open or closed head injuries or brain injuries from certain medical conditions resulting in mild, moderate or severe impairments in one or more areas, including cognition, language, memory, attention, reasoning, abstract thinking, judgement, problem solving, sensory, perceptual and motor abilities, psychosocial behavior, physical functions, information processing, and speech. The term does not include injuries that are congenital or caused by birth trauma. 

  • Offers sample template letters to communicate with school, informational video recordings.

  • Offers a website for families to learn about school options in the City of Rochester.

  • Connects families to private providers and services through OPWDD for evaluations and therapies.

  • Although this category is limited parents and caregivers can connect directly to each other through their Facebook communities.

  • Families dealing with TBI can find assistance through P2P NY's peer support network, informational resources, guidance in navigating the healthcare and educational systems, and referrals to relevant professionals or support services. 

  • Offers support and training to educational organizations, families, and communities to improve equity, access, opportunities, and outcomes for all students with disabilities in New York State.