News and Announcements

  • Celebrate With Us

    Come and Celebrate with us 3 amazing women who have worked tirelessly and selflessly to build Brain Injury Connections - Northwest into the amazing organization that it is today. We wouldn't have gotten this far without their amazing contributions. Thank you Fern, Chris, and Susan! Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025 Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Where: One Moto Cafe, 1642 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, ...
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  • October Calendar

    Virtual Tuesday Brainy Bunch Join us every Tuesday from 12-1pm pacific. So mark your calendars! Registration's easy – simply click the link in our bio or head to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9xpcOa71rpFaS75TlzA5F8iHQG7ca8TDMH3r0PzLPsozFDg/viewform Saturday Virtual Support Group Connect with us October 4th and 18thfrom 10:30 am – 12 pm, for support and insights from some amazing guest speakers. Every 1st and 3rd Saturday. ...
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  • Fern is Retiring!

    It is with deep gratitude and admiration that we announce the retirement of Fern, our long-serving Vice President, from her executive position. From the very beginning, Fern has been the heart and driving force behind our mission to support brain injury survivors and their families. For more than a decade, all the way back into the days of BIRRDsong, she has ...
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  • September Calendar

    Portland Sunday Parkways Join us Sunday, September 14th at Director Park at 12:15 pm for a closed-street walk, bike, or transit. Please meet at the corner of SW Taylor St and SW 9th Ave. Email bike@bic-nw.org to let Karl know you're coming. For details please visit the program page: https://braininjuryconnectionsnw.org/events-programs/portland-sunday-parkways/ Art on the Brain Summer Series We still have a few virtual spots ...
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  • August Calendar

    Virtual Tuesday Brainy Bunch Join us every Tuesday from 12-1pm pacific. It’s every Tuesday, so mark your calendars! Registration's easy – simply head to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9xpcOa71rpFaS75TlzA5F8iHQG7ca8TDMH3r0PzLPsozFDg/viewform Saturday Virtual Support Group Connect with us August 2nd and 16th from 10:30 am – 12 pm, for support and insights from some amazing guest speakers. Every 1st and 3rd Saturday. Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9xpcOa71rpFaS75TlzA5F8iHQG7ca8TDMH3r0PzLPsozFDg/viewform ...
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Read Our Brain Injury Storyboard

Stories of Encouragement from Real Brain Injury Survivors

Are you a brain injury survivor? Would you like to tell your story?

We invite you to share:

  • What was your life like before your injury?
  • How are you coping and recovering?
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of living with brain injury?
  • What are your goals for the future?

If you would like to share your experiences with readers on our website, or even just with friends or family, we would love to hear from you and we will help you put your story in writing.

If you’re interested, please contact us by email at info@bic-nw.org, or by phone at (503) 208-4533.

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