The SCBILC’s role is to identify current and emerging issues and innovations, foster education and advocacy, and build consensus to support needed programs and policies. The Council meets quarterly. Ongoing committees include the following:
Executive Committee
includes Council Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Committee Chairpersons, and Co-Chairpersons
provide governance to the South Carolina Brain Injury Leadership Council and serve as its official representatives
lead the Council’s organizational development and strategic planning activities
take action on behalf of the Council consistent with By-laws
establish agendas for Council meetings
prepare draft of relevant documents for approval by the full Council
represent the Council in promoting service development and systems change
monitor the federal TBI Act and promote its implementation in South Carolina
Data and Information Systems Committee
obtain, develop and review data and information related to size, characteristics, and service needs of populations with brain injury in South Carolina
obtain, develop and review data and information to support priority areas of the Executive, Systems Development, and Workforce Development Committees
monitor national and state surveillance and research activities which may provide relevant data and information on people with brain injury
develop strategies for needs/resource assessments as required by the federal TBI Act
Systems Development Committee
develop a detailed services continuum/array template for people with brain injury
assess state service systems using the services continuum/array template to portray status of current services and to reflect service needs and gaps for people with brain injury
assess and report current state efforts and opportunities related to Council priority areas:
implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to benefit people with brain injury
comprehensive medical rehabilitation in CARF-certified TBI programs
behavioral health services for people with brain injury
education and services for children and youth with brain injury
vocational rehabilitation/employment for people with brain injury
residential options for people with brain injury
research other states and federal programs to document alternative services approaches, cost information, and funding sources related to priority areas
Workforce Development Committee
assist assessment of professional and agency staff training needs to increase capacity for serving people with brain injury
plan and promote appropriate training events to improve/expand services for people with brain injury
assist agencies and organizations with meeting and conference planning to include topics and presentations related to brain injury
assist USC Center for Disability Resources in expanding offerings of the Brain Injury Training Institute, including orientation to brain injury, intermediate and advanced brain injury training, and training to prepare people for CBIS certification
assist Brain Injury Association of South Carolina with planning its annual state conference