Saturday, April 19, 2014
An Externally cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is do to a blow or a jolt to the head from an external physical force. Brain function can be disrupted by injury from a car crash and a serious fall, gun shot or assault. Soldiers may sustain a traumatic brain injury from an explosion or a shock wave These kinds of events may result in significant cognitive behavioral or social challenges. Some examples of brain injury that not externally caused and unfortunately would not meet SHIP criteria are strokes, lack of oxygen and brain tumors.
SHIP provides a broad range of community based services that supports individuals with traumatic brain injury and their families SHIP is apart of the Community Services Division at the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission a state Agency. You may be eligible for Ship if you are a resident of Massachusetts regardless of age. You have a documented external cause of traumatic brain injury. You have related issues with cognitive physical and/or behavioral areas. You are able to participate in community base services..
Any one can contact SHIP by telephone or by e-mail and to request a application. SHIP determines eligibility by reviewing all available records related to the individual brain injury Gathering. the records can take time if you already have records of the initial injuries. It will help you if you send us copies.but this is not requested You will get a letter telling if you are eligible. SHIP staff can discuss the process with you and answer questions about services and can help you fill out the application.
SHIP provides a broad range of community based services that supports individuals with traumatic brain injury and their families SHIP is apart of the Community Services Division at the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission a state Agency. You may be eligible for Ship if you are a resident of Massachusetts regardless of age. You have a documented external cause of traumatic brain injury. You have related issues with cognitive physical and/or behavioral areas. You are able to participate in community base services..
Any one can contact SHIP by telephone or by e-mail and to request a application. SHIP determines eligibility by reviewing all available records related to the individual brain injury Gathering. the records can take time if you already have records of the initial injuries. It will help you if you send us copies.but this is not requested You will get a letter telling if you are eligible. SHIP staff can discuss the process with you and answer questions about services and can help you fill out the application.
