To improve the quality of life for survivors of acquired brain injury (ABI) and their families.
To serve and assist the survivors and the caretakers in coping with the changes in their lives, as they do life in their new normal, particularly for those who reside in Bexar and surrounding counties.
- People
- Leadership
- Integrity
- Respect
- Diligence
- Safety
- Education
Alamo Head Injury Association (AHIA) helps acquired brain injury (ABI) survivors and families cope with the changes in their lives and provides a forum for:
- Networking
- Identifying resources
- Providing education about the recovery process.
The Association strives to increase public awareness about:
- Acquired brain injury prevention
- The challenge of recovery
- The needs of survivors
- The needs of families
This awareness can influence the development of needed programs, allocation of funds, and increased support. The AHIA was born from a sense of helplessness and mutual frustration experienced by families and survivors in their search for appropriate support. Struggling to find facilities and assistance in returning acquired brain injured loved ones to their maximum functioning potential, a group of family members and healthcare professionals came together in 1982. The Alamo Head Injury Association was created by these dedicated families and professionals in an effort to meet the needs of the survivors of acquired brain injury.
Prior to 1982, Texas lacked both public and private agencies dedicated to providing emotional support, advice, guidance, or other help for those who are suddenly faced with both the im
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