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Brain Injury Identification Card
During today's discussion, there was a comment made regarding if someone was pulled over and how hard it would be to explain that you aren't intoxicated. We found a place where they will send you a FREE brain injury identification card so you can show it to any police officer or emergency personnel, if needed. Here is the link: https://brainlaw.com/brain-injuries/card/ I believe it takes a while to receive....we ordered one and still have not received. Hope this is helpful.
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I ordered one months ago and still haven't received it. 🤷 Others have said that it takes awhile but I think I am going to try again.
Maybe this would be another item for our drivers licenses, similar to the ICE numbers in the MN Drivers license database. Fall edition of Mind Matters pages 6 & 7 from Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance. It would take a long time, but would be right there on the Drivers License.
The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance also has cards like this that you can request. We also have cards that say "I have aphasia" You can call to request one at 612-378-2742. They are free. (Sorry I couldn't make them horizontal)
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2 ReactionsOops - here is the front of those cards.
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1 ReactionI'd be interested to know. How do you use your brain injury ID card? In what situations is it most useful?
I don't have a card, but as I said in my "No time for shame or blame " post, I'm not afraid to let it be known. The other day I was checking out at Fleet Farm. I took my bag of purchases and put it in my cart while I waited for my credit card to process. After I signed, and got my receipt, I started looking for my bag again, forgot that I had put it in the cart. The cashier told me it was in my cart, I apologized, and she said "no problem, I do it to." I added, "I've got an excuse, I got hit in the head."
I don't hide it. I realize that the tiniest of distractions make me lose track of what I am doing. I make jokes about it, because it can be really funny if you are able to laugh at yourself. Most of my friends know I'm not as "in the present" as I used to be. They are very helpful and understanding, and are used to my humor.
It may be helpful for me to get the card though because, even though I know all the local Sheriff's Department,(you don't provide 16.5 years of IT support without making friends) I do travel outside the county on a regular basis and at times find it hard to concentrate an all the details of driving(urban speed limits can be hard because you also need to watch traffic, signs etc.) I don't make a habit of breaking laws, but I'm not as able to process as many thoughts or as much concurrent input as I used to.
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2 ReactionsHumor really does help make situations like that easier! We will get a card in the mail for you today.
@hevykevy Your friends seem to be a great avenue of support for you! It sounds like you feel well supported in your close-knit group? Your comment of bringing the ID card with you to travel is a great idea, and often times why we extend the offer to provide those cards to folks. I'm sending two in the mail for you--should receive it in a few days!
@kimfeist and @luckylizardlady --it sounds like you two have been waiting a while for your cards. Would you like for the MNBIA team to send a few your way as well? Certainly let us know, and we'd be more than happy to get those in the mail.
Hi Sam. I would also appreciate a card as I have been waiting awhile too. I really like hearing about everyone's everyday challenges and echo the earlier comment that humor goes a long ways. thanks.
Along with humor going a long way, is there anything else you're finding that assists you in this journey?
Does anyone else have helpful strategies up their sleeve?
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