ReDiscover U
Established by the Council on Brain Injury (CoBI), the ReDiscoverU Program assists individuals in learning new skills or rediscovering past interests through educational opportunities that enhance the health, well-being, and knowledge of those who participate in the classes. These virtual classes are offered year-round on Monday nights and are taught by qualified staff or community members.
Classes are FREE and occur on Monday nights from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (Eastern Time).
Here is the NEW Link to Join Zoom Session:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85993297813?pwd=D1v05EupSn11xlGpzNxXRuogIExTCP.1
You can sign up for email reminders here:
June 16, 2025
Nutrition
Join us for a session on Nutrition with Moira Miller! This presentation will provide an introduction to nutrition and the principles of healthy eating. We will discuss balanced diets, how food serves as fuel for the body, healthy alternatives, and effective strategies for maintaining a healthy diet. Please come prepared with questions, and feel free to bring along any healthy recipes you'd like to share with the group!
June 23, 2025
BI Series: Lets Talk About Impulsivity
In this "BI Series session: Let's Talk About Impulsivity” with Rashawnda Little, we will explore emotions, focusing specifically on impulse and anger. This discussion aims to help participants understand how these emotions manifest after a brain injury and how they impact daily interactions. Additionally, we will provide tools to assist in coping with and managing the challenges that these emotions present.
June 30, 2025
LIVE from The Coffee House!
Join us this evening for an exciting live glimpse of “The Coffee House” session at the BIAPA Annual Conference! Conference attendees will share their poetry, music, and brain injury stories during this exciting event.
July 7, 2025
SHARE Night!
In this session, all brain injury survivors are encouraged to share their life experiences, aiming to empower themselves and inspire hope in others. Join us for this transformative evening, where every story has the potential to make a difference!
July 14, 2025
BI Series: Let's Talk About Anger
In this "BI Series session: Let's Talk About Anger” with Rashawnda Little, we will explore emotions, particularly impulse and anger. This discussion aims to help participants gain a better understanding of how these emotions manifest after a brain injury and how they affect everyday interactions. Rest assured, there are tools available to assist with coping and weathering the storm caused by these two emotions.
July 21, 2025
ZOOM 102
In this session, we welcome Keith Farrell back to answer our questions from SHARE Night and bring us up to speed on one of today's largest meeting spaces: ZOOM.
July 28, 2025
Assistive Technology
In this session, we welcome Bekah Nesbitt, M.A., CCC-SLP, ATP, the Assistive Technology Coordinator for TechOWL and CLASS. She represents Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania's Assistive Technology Act Program, serving seven counties in and around Allegheny. Bekah assists individuals with disabilities in Pennsylvania by providing access to grant-funded solutions and empowering them to use assistive technologies. Additionally, she is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and an adjunct faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Bekah will discuss free assistive technology options and local funding solutions available for brain injury survivors.
August 4, 2025
SHARE Night!
In this session, all brain injury survivors are encouraged to share their life experiences, aiming to empower themselves and inspire hope in others. Join us for this transformative evening, where every story has the potential to make a difference!
August 11, 2025
BI Series: Brain Fog and Fireworks
In this "BI Series session: Brain Fog and Fireworks” with Alanna O'Maille, we will explore how to recognize changes following a brain injury.
