MINDSOURCE provides a regular newsletter throughout the year. Readers will find meaningful content regarding grant opportunities, program updates, past and upcoming events and success stories.
MINDSOURCE – Brain Injury Network (MINDSOURCE) falls under the Office of Community Access and Independence (OCAI) at the Colorado Department of Human Services. OCAI’s new office director brings broad disability background including service provision to people with brain injuries. In addition to overseeing MINDSOURCE, Webb is responsible for three Division of Regional Center Operations throughout […]
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has announced the launch of the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Technical Assistance and Resource Center (TARC), which the Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) will administer, along with its partners from the National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA) and a group of subject matter experts, including people with […]
MINDSOURCE – Brain Injury Network, within the Colorado Department of Human Services, invites you to attend a community networking event at Hilltop Life Adjustment Program where you will have an opportunity for informal networking with MINDSOURCE staff and the Colorado Brain Injury Trust Fund Board of Directors as well as learn about brain injury initiatives, […]
MINDSOURCE community grants provide funds to competitively selected Colorado organizations and individuals to educate, create awareness, and fulfill other projects that offer innovative training approaches to professionals, parents, survivors, families and the general community about brain injury. Two levels of award are possible: 1) up to $10,000 for a maximum of 12 months or 2) […]
The Brain Injury Advisory Board convened for its third meeting in November and has initiated work group activities to begin prioritizing goals and strategies that will lead to the development of a draft State Plan. In mid-2019, the draft State Plan will receive broad stakeholder input through a variety of engagement methods. Top Row (left […]
Brain injury innovations and advancements happen when key partners come together with commitment and dedication. MINDSOURCE is fortunate to have a nearly 12-year partnership with Dr. Kim Gorgens — a full-time Clinical Professor in the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of Denver. “The ways that Kim has contributed over the years has […]
The 2014-2018 Administration for Community Living (ACL) Traumatic Brain Injury Implementation Grant provided the opportunity for research and subsequent publication of two peer-reviewed articles: Violence-Related Traumatic Brain Injury in Justice-Involved Women — Wall, K. C., Gorgens, K., Dettmer, J., Davis, T. M., & Gafford, J. (2018). The present study investigated gender differences in the prevalence […]
Regina Rodriguez Sisneros, Grants & Contract Manager/Diversity & Inclusiveness Coordinator for MINDSOURCE – Brain Injury Network, recently completed the Georgetown University National Center for Cultural Competence Leadership Academy. The Academy’s aim is to advance and sustain cultural diversity and cultural and linguistic competence in networks supporting individuals with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities in the […]
