BrainCare at Ohio State

Rob Gast, a former member of the Aphasia Initiative, will be presenting his survivor story at the upcoming NeuroNights event on May 20th!

As always, the event will be on Zoom and recorded for those who cannot attend.

Register now by scanning the QR code or by visiting https://cbird.osu.edu/community/neuronights

Looking forward to Summer session! See you on the 5th.

Today we celebrated Christine Sulka’s time as Clinical Preceptor in the Aphasia Initiative and Brain CARE. Her dedication has made a lasting impact on both our students and members. We are deeply grateful for all she has done and wish her continued success in her next chapter.

Thank you, Christine!

🧠 TBI Support Group – April 8 (Virtual)

Join OhioHealth’s next Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Support Group on Wednesday, April 8 at 6:00 PM (virtual).

This month’s session features Caroline Conway, SLP (OSU alum) presenting:
“Self-Advocacy and Health Literacy: How to Stay Involved in Your Care after Brain Injury.”

This group is open to individuals with brain injury, caregivers, and professionals.

🔗 Join via WebEx:
https://ohiohealth.webex.com/join/dempseycenter
Meeting number: 736 294 987

📞 Call-in option available:
1-650-479-3208 (same access code)

Join this Webex Meeting now Simple, modern video meetings for everyone on the world's most popular and trusted collaboration platform.

Ashby from Buckeye Paws came to see us today!

Check this out 👉AMC Theaters offers sensory friendly film screenings on Wednesday evenings !

Sensory Friendly Films For guests and families living with autism or other special needs.

At our final Brain CARE session of the semester, members and faculty participated in a talent show, showcasing skills in music, art, baking, dance, and more!

Thank you all for such a fantastic semester. We look forward to seeing you in the spring!

On this Giving Tuesday, we’re delighted to highlight an act of kindness!

Rich Cholar, a member of the Aphasia Initiative and Brain CARE, recently completed his participation in a research study here at OSU. With some of the compensation he received, Rich chose to purchase snacks for our members to enjoy!

Thank you, Rich, for your generosity and meaningful contribution to research!

Have you heard of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower?

This simple tool lets you voluntarily show that you have a disability or condition that isn’t immediately visible. Wearing the sunflower discreetly signals that you may need a little extra help, understanding, or time, whether in shops, at work, on transport, or in public spaces.

It’s especially helpful at airports, where the sunflower lets staff know you may have a hidden disability. ✈️ For airport-specific info, check with their customer service desk.

Continuing with this theme, members of Brain CARE created sunflowers celebrating their hidden strengths!💛🌻