Five years ago, former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (D–AZ) was nearly fatally shot. Specifically, “A deranged gunman killed six people and wounded about a dozen others, including Ms. Giffords, at one of her constituent events in Tucson in January 2011.” Certain things, like speaking, are still more difficult for Giffords, but she has said that her … Continue reading
Gabby Giffords may be a Democrat, but she also is an Arizonian and brain injury survivor. Her husband, Mark Kelly, is a former astronaut who presumptively knows many fellow astronauts who have had a brain injury from their travel. Politically, they differ from Senator McCain. However, as fellow Arizonians, his friend and his former colleague, … Continue reading
It is widely known that, as remarked on by the NIH, “Exercise-based therapies can promote recovery of function and are easily implemented in the clinical rehabilitation setting.” Since at least the turn of this century, the government has been studying the benefits of a certain type of exercise, yoga, within various segments of the population. … Continue reading
(Note: This article was previously entitled, “She Walks, She Talks AND She Has Opinions”. I now understand that this title could be seen as offensive to disabled people. However, I did not intend it to be offensive.) Last week, Americans, including all TBI survivors, saw something remarkable from former Arizona Congresswoman and TBI survivor Gabby Giffords. … Continue reading
TBI on the Hill 