Dancing for BIAPA!

May 7, 2026

Pittsburgh Dance Class Honors Brain Injury Awareness Month

Did you every want to try something just for fun? Many adults, especially parents watching their own children take dance lessons, think about finding a class to learn something that they never learned before. Others, loved dancing their whole lives and are looking to keep up the fun while balancing adult life. These two groups meet in an Adult Tap Class at Fairgrieve School of Dance. And, their teacher, Amy, happens to be a Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania Board Member who loves to introduce people to dance, while making sure that classes also contain wellness tips, such as brain safety!!!!

In 2025, the class gave back and donated to support BIAPA during Brain Injury Awareness month. This year, they did the same. And, this year…the beginner tap class joined the Recital for their first public performance.

Meghan Walsh-Farrell is New Director of Programs

October 28, 2026
Meghan Walsh-Farrell has been appointed BIAPA's Director of Programs.

Advocacy in Action at POTA 2026!

October 7, 2026
Dr. Richelle Walker and Dr. Michelle McCann recently focused on the services, supports, and resources available through BIAPA for individuals with brain injury.

Focusing on Concussion Awareness

By Michelle McCann • September 29, 2026
BIAPA participated in Duquesne University Rangos School of Health Sciences special event recognizing National Concussion Awareness Day.
BIAPA President Madelin

BIAPA Presents Ten Awards at the 2026 Conference

June 30, 2026
Each year at the annual conference in Lancaster, the Brain Injury Association honors individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to Pennsylvania's brain injury community.

BrainSTEPS Teams Are Honored

May 28, 2026
Awards were presented to Intermediate Unit BrainSTEPS teams and to local school districts at the BrainSTEPS Team Leader Retreat.
Channing McCann

Avonworth Senior Leads Youth-Driven Effort to Support Brain Safety Across Western PA

April 8, 2026
Channing McCann organized and led a fundraising effort that raised over $1,000 to purchase bicycle helmets for two regional Brain Safety Fairs held in March 2026.

Brain Injury Hero: Natanya Sortland

March 29, 2026
Natanya Sortland has transformed her own journey of recovery into a life’s mission to help others.

Caregiver Hero: Marlene Nathans

February 28, 2026
When Marlene Nathans, speaks with families through the Brain Injury Resource Line (BIRL), she understands their fear and uncertainty in a way few others can
Tracy Onyeknne

Brain Injury Hero: Tracy Yatkso Onyekanne

February 24, 2026
Emmy Award-winning journalist, author, and brain injury survivor Tracy Onyekanne has turned pain into purpose as a brain injury advocate.
Noah Sideman at a Gravel Grinder.

Noah Sideman Tackles Gravel Grinder Races for BIAPA

October 16, 2025
For the past six months, BIAPA board member Noah Sideman has been riding in Gravel Grinder races throughout central Pennsylvania to raise awareness and support for brain injury prevention, education, advocacy, and recovery services.