Tbi Warrior Foundation

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF VETERANS, CIVILIANS AND CHILDREN LIVING WITH BRAIN INJURY AND THEIR CAREGIVERS, THROUGH COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, EDUCATION AND ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMS.

REHABILITATION COUNSELING PROGRAM: THE REHABILITATION AND VOCATIONAL COUNSELING, WE ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IDENTIFY REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND NEEDS TO INTEGRATE TO EDUCATION AND/OR JOB PLACEMENT AND RETENTION. THIS INCLUDES ON THE JOB TRAINING AND SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYMENT. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE SERVICE INCORPORATED INFORMATION AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS IN A NEW EDUCATIONAL OR WORK ENVIRONMENT. WE PROVIDE MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND/OR EQUIPMENT THAT PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND TOOLS THAT WILL MITIGATE THE CHALLENGES POSED BY THE NEW DISADVANTAGES RESULTING FROM THE PANDEMIC. TBIWF AIDED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO IDENTIFY REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS HELPING MEET THE NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS TO FACILITATE INTEGRATION TOWARDS EDUCATION AND/OR JOB PLACEMENT AND RETENTION. DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THIS SERVICE WAS VITAL IN PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL REGARDING THE STIPULATIONS AND RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE WORKPLACE. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDED GUIDANCE AND MATERIALS TO SUPPORT E-LEARNING PLATFORMS AS WELL AS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MITIGATE THE ADDITIONAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM A WORK-AT-HOME ENVIRONMENT.

ACCESS TO CARE: THE ACCESS TO CARE PROVIDES SUPPORT TO OBTAIN MEDICAL CARE, FACILITATE ACCESS TO PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING AND PROMOTE HEALING PRACTICES. WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO COVER THE COST OF FACTORS THAT INHIBIT THE PERSON WITH A DISABILITY, OR THE FAMILY CAREGIVER TO RECEIVE THE MEDICAL CARE THEY NEED. WE ALSO SPONSOR ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, OR MENTAL HEALING. THIS SERVICE COVERED A VARIETY OF APPROACHES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE APPLICANTS, SPECIFICALLY TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, AND REHABILITATION. THE ACCESS TO CARE ASSISTANCE INCLUDED: TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES (I.E. AMBULANCE, UBER, GAS), REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEDICAL EXPENSES (I.E. CO-PAYS), MEDICAL SUPPLIES PROVIDED (I.E. ADULT DIAPERS, PADS), MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR INDEPENDENCE, ACCESSIBILITY, AND SAFETY (I.E. RAMPS, SHOWER BARS, ROBOTIC UTENSILS)

RESPITE CARE FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS: WE PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FAMILY CAREGIVERS THROUGH HOME HEALTH FOR THEIR CARE RECIPIENT, ACTIVITIES AND/OR WORKSHOPS TO IMPROVE THEIR ABILITY TO CARE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR CARE RECIPIENT. EVIDENCE-BASED WORKSHOPS MAY INCLUDE, 1) SELF-CARE AND AWARENESS, 2) CULINARY MEDICINE UTILIZING A TEACHING KITCHEN CURRICULUM PROVIDING NUTRITION EDUCATION THROUGH HANDS-ON COOKING AND 3) MANAGEMENT OF THE PATIENT, AMONG OTHERS. RESPITE CARE SERVED FAMILY CAREGIVERS. THE SERVICES INCLUDED SEMINARS AND TRAININGS TO IMPROVE THE ABILITY TO CARE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR CARE RECIPIENT. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDED COVERAGE FOR A TOTAL OF 1050 HOURS OF HOME HEALTH ASSISTANCE, AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL TOOLS AND SEMINARS ASSOCIATED TO CARING FOR A LOVED ONE IN THESE TIMES OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.