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Industry Topics cover concussions along with legal and funding issues that impact brain and spinal cord injury patients.
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Concussions in sports; an interview with Chris Nowinski (188 KB) – Former WWE wrestler Chris Nowinski was at the top of his game when his career suddenly ended due to the effects of post-concussion syndrome. A 2000 graduate of Harvard, Chris now works in the field of concussion research and advocacy and authored the book “Head Games” which discusses the risks concussions pose to young athletes.
CPAN: Protecting Michigan's auto no-fault insurance (126 KB) – The Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault (CPAN) continues to gain significance as groups try to eliminate some of the fundamental elements of Michigan's auto no-fault insurance. Learn why it is more important than ever to rally behind CPAN in Rainbow President Bill Buccalo's article.
Guardianship (176 KB) –When parents have a child with a traumatic brain injury, it is important that they understand their rights and the legal system as it applies to caring for their child. This article covers the various aspects of guardianship.
Special Needs Trust (204 KB) – This article provides practical advice on how to set-up a special needs trust that will provide some private funds while preserving governmental benefits for those with disabilities.
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