"We Believe in Ourselves"
Together, we have taken the devastating effects of brain injury and transformed these into new dreams, creative visions and exciting possibilities for our future. Empowered through the collective human spirit, we are no longer mere brain injury survivors. We are now ambassadors of human possibilities, changing lives and proudly serving our community.
We give tribute to all those caring friends, family members and community supporters whose wings are helping us carry our message of healing and hope to thousands of others.
Marih Alyn-Claire
Founding President
What's New at BIRRDsong?
2012 BIRRDsong Board Transition
Founding President Marih Alyn-Claire Hands off the Baton
2012 is promising to be a year of important changes for BIRRDsong. Over the last several months, Marih Alyn-Claire and others in the organization's leadership have been hard at work to ensure that BIRRDsong continues to thrive as it works through a new phase in its growth. Marih discusses her time with BIRRDsong, her feelings about the upcoming transitions, and how she plans to continue serving this great organization on the Board News page.
BIRRDsong Welcomes New Board Members in 2012
Health professional Douglas Wingate (left) joined BIRRDsong's board January 21st. Douglas brings a high level of professionalism and social awareness of the needs of survivors and family members whose lives have been touched by brain injury. He is serving as our Health and Life Skills Education Developer. We are very fortunate to have himon our team. You can learn more about him by going to our Board News Page.
Meet Brian Liebenstein, Peer Meetings and Activities Coordinator
Brian shares his story about his experience growing up with brain injury, his academic and work achievements and challenges, plus his personal goals for BIRRDsong's 2012 Peer Support Group. You can learn more about Brian by going to our Peer Support News page.
What's on Our Calendar?
Peer and Family Support Meetings
When: First Saturday of each month, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Where: Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital, Wistar Morris Room
You are invited to join us for our peer-led meetings, activities, events and workshops. Our calendar covers a wide range of topic areas ranging from art, self directed rehab, memory, organization, hobbies, brain health horticulture therapy and meditation, family and personal development.
Find out more about our on-going peer support meetings, activities and workshops for 2012, by following the link to our Peer Groups and Events Calendar.
Needs Survey in Progress
Elected in October 2011, Board member Cheryl Green, MFA gets the Needs Survey project underway and ready to serve applicants in the near future. Cheryl is the Creative Programs Developer for BIRRDsong and shares her professional background, goals and aspirations for assisting peers and family members in identifying and targeting their specific support needs. Find out more on the Board News Page and About Our Needs Survey page.
BIRRDsong Needs Your Help!
Make a Donation
Make a donation today to support our efforts to provide brain injury survivors with the assistance they need to live successful and productive lives. Visit the Donate page to find out how you can make a contribution.
Volunteer with Us
Read about how others just like you are making a difference in our brain injury community. Follow the link to our Community Support News page. Or, visit our Volunteers page. We have added eight community volunteers in 2011. Several have joined our board and others are serving on board committees, working on special projects, peer groups and activities teams. We thank you for all of your support.