Watch Bob Woodruff
special about his own recovery from a head injury and how American soldiers are been treated after their injuries.

Jill Bolte Taylor:
My Stroke of insight
Neuroanatomist Jill Bolte Taylor had an opportunity few brain scientists would wish for: One morning, she realized she was having a massive stroke. As it happened -- as she felt her brain functions slip away one by one, speech, movement, understanding -- she studied and remembered every moment. This is a powerful story about how our brains define us and connect us to the world and to one another.

More about BRAIN INJURY:

Silent Sufferers and Walking Wounded -
- the Brain Injured
Lee Woodruff

A Long Road Back

Traumatic Brain Injury
Goes Undiagnosed in Some Troops

After Traumatic Brain Injury,
Woman Leads Second Life

Welcome to
Brain Injury Association
of Santa Barbara
a community-based organization providing quality supportive services to people with acquired brain injuries and their families in Santa Barbara County. 

Day Programs provided at Jodi House and Jodi House II

Community-based, post-rehabilitation day programs that provide opportunities for social interaction, life skill training, recreation, and support for adults living with acquired brain injury (i.e. from head trauma, tumor, and stroke) and their families. More about Jodi House...

Acquired brain injury
Acquired brain injury (ABI) refers to any type of brain damage that occurs after birth. It can include damage sustained by infection, disease, lack of oxygen or a blow to the head. Approximately 2 million Americans will experience a brain injury each year. Most people with ABI can expect to improve with treatment and support. More about ABI...