Programs

Alaska Brain Injury Network is the statewide leader in brain injury advocacy, information, support, and trainings.

Weekly Support Groups

The peer led Brain Injury Support group (B.R.A.G) that means every other Wednesday at our office is going through some restructuring and will be postponing meetings till further notice. In the meantime, should you want to share your experiences with others, Access Alaska holds a regular group.

TABI Mini-Grant Program

What is the Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injury (TABI) Grant?

The Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injury (TABI) Grant is a mini-grant program administered by the State of Alaska, Division of Senior and Disability Services (SDS) and managed by the Alaska Brain Injury Network. The grant is used to meet the needs of those who have sustained a traumatic or acquired brain injury who are experiencing financial hardship.

Who is Eligible for The Grant?

If you are an Alaskan resident, eighteen years or older and have a diagnosed traumatic or acquired brain injury, you are eligible to apply for this grant. This diagnosis must be reflected in a Verification of Diagnosis, or VOD that is included in the grant paperwork. This form must be signed by a medical professional. SDS defines a traumatic or acquired brain injury as “an insult from physical force or internal damage to the brain or its coverings, not of a degenerative or congenital nature, that produces an altered mental state and that results in a decrease in cognitive, behavioral, emotional or physical functioning (AS 47.80.590).”

How Much Can You be Awarded?

What Can I Use It For?

The following categories (in order of priority) are funded by this grant:

Medical services (including vision, hearing, psychological testing, medication, and occupational, physical or speech therapy, when prescribed by a health care professional) and equipment.
Dental services and equipment
Assistance with rent, housing deposit or utility (heating/fuel or electricity) payment. Rental assistance and utility assistance is a once-per-lifetime award.
Employment related services and supports
Other equipment or services that improve the health, safety, or independent functioning and are directly related to the applicant’s brain injury.

How Do I Apply?

You can apply for the grant by printing out the application at the bottom of this page and returning it to Alaska Brain Injury Network. Your health care provider will need to complete and sign the Verification of Diagnosis form. Be sure to provide invoices or statement of expenses for each item you are applying for. This is because award payment is rendered directly to the vendor.

You will need to submit the following documents each time you apply:

Application page (signed and dated)
Verification of Diagnosis
Release of Information
Price quotes

Applications are due the last business day of each month.

Download Application

Since we are not meeting consumers in person, here is a link that has an application that can be filled out online http://dhss.alaska.gov/dsds/Pages/tabi/default.aspx

When everything is complete you can fax the application to 907-274-2826, e-mail to [email protected], attention TABI Mini Grant or mail to:

Alaska Brain Injury Network
121 W. Fireweed Lane, #175
Anchorage, AK 99503

If have questions about the grant or need assistance with the application, please contact Alaska Brain Injury Network at 907-274-2824. Please note that we may have some of your application materials on hand if you have applied for the grant before.

How Often Can I Apply?

How and When Will I Be Notified of the Decision?