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BIAWA’s Connection to Parks & Recreation:

There is a direct connection to the parks and recreation field and the work of the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington (BIAWA) in the community through our work with youth and sports. BIAWA fully embraces the importance of play, participation, and engagement in sports. That said, we also recognize the possibility that injuries can and do occur during play.

BIAWA is a state-wide resource for individuals with brain injury. We provide resources, classes, advocacy, and much more. Our vision is a world where brain injury is prevented, and every person already affected by its impact benefits from resources to maximize their quality of life. Our mission is to increase public awareness, support, and hope for those affected by brain injury through education, assistance, and advocacy.

As advocates, BIAWA played an integral part in the 2009 passage of the Zackery Lystedt Law, the rigorous return to play law that was the first of its kind in the nation. The Lystedt Law, along with the WIAA’s recently passed Kenny Bui law, help keep kids safe playing the sports they love. The BIAWA team is here to support youth and their families in concussion management, advocating for therapeutic interventions, return to school and educational advocacy, and more.

Learn more about our work at www.biawa.org.