Marlborough, MA, March 24th & 25th, 2027. BIA-MA is now accepting proposals for workshops for the 45th Annual Brain Injury Conference. This conference will take place at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center in Marlborough, MA on Wednesday, March 24 and Thursday, March 25, 2027. No walk-ins will be accepted. Target Audience: Professionals involved in all areas and aspects of support for those with ABI.
* Workshop proposals should outline an evidence-based presentation that fills a current gap in knowledge concerning brain injury. The deadline to submit workshop proposals for 2027 is Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
PAST CONFERENCES – The 2026 conference featured the speakers and workshops below:
KEYNOTE: The Revolution of Brain Injury: There’s No Place Like Home. Janet Williams, MSW, PhD: Founder and CEO, Minds Matter LLC. This presentation explores the transformative model of care that shifts brain injury recovery from the professional in charge to the person in charge; from institutions to independence, right where people live. This approach has proven that healing and quality of life are best achieved in a person’s own home and community. Grounded in the values of advocacy, person centered goals, inclusion, community and creativity, this model emphasizes functional therapy, environmental adaptations, and natural supports that honor each person’s goals and dignity. Participants will discover how home- and communitybased services not only improve outcomes but also save systems significant costs. This a movement to ensure every person with a brain injury has the opportunity to live, work, and play in their own home and neighborhood.
Topics
Cardiovascular Health After Traumatic Brain Injury
Keys to Flourishing for Caregivers and Healthcare Providers
Navigating the Real-Life Cognitive Load of Recovery
Neurologic Music Therapy: Metrics That Matter in Care Today
Improving Access to Post-Acute Care for People with TBIs
Stop, Look, and Listen: Making Assessments Work for All
Real Talk on Parenting After Your Child’s Brain Injury
Yoga for Acquired Brain Injury in Neurorehabilitation
Ambiguous Loss: Growing Resilience for Self and Others
Beyond Caregiver Self-Care to Self-Compassion and Resilience
Introduction to AAC and Brain Injury
Return to Driving After TBI
