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Skilled program staff and innovative employment approaches can and do help people with brain injury enter and remain in the workforce. Business is in the business of recruiting and retaining qualified and committed employees who can work. At the center are individuals impacted by sometimes complex challenges related to brain injury. This podcast is a panel discussion from an employer perspective on challenges and successes in acquiring and maintaining employment. National labor market trends and practices will be shared as well as challenges that business faces in hiring and job retention. Recommendations for those who have sustained brain injuries related to seeking employment will be discussed, and a personal journey from injury to work will be shared.
Through a partnership with the Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center (DETAC) brief, NASHIA compiled long-term support considerations for supported employment into a two-page resource. Creative approaches tapping into Social Security Administration work incentives, as an example, are highlighted. These approaches are especially important for people who need more intensive supports to enter or re-enter work and don't have access to paid Medicaid waiver options through Home and Community-Based Services. TBI grantees are encouraged to share this resource with their employment service provider partners, including state vocational rehabilitation agencies.
This report from AARP, "The Prevalence and Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury: Adults 50-Plus," highlights the growing public health concern of brain injury among adults age 65 and older. It explores how traumatic brain injuries—most often caused by falls—are frequently underrecognized and misdiagnosed in older populations, leading to missed opportunities for treatment and recovery. The report also examines how symptoms of TBI can mimic other age-related conditions, outlines differences in access to care, and offers recommendations for prevention, screening, and support.
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