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Thursday, December 7
This presentation will discuss the portrayal of Traumatic Brain Injury and Acquired Brain Injury and rehabilitation/recovery from those injuries in TV and film. We will look at how these portrayals have evolved over the years, misconceptions that continue to be perpetuated, authentic representation, and the role that media plays in education and literacy about these topics. We will discuss the impact that media portrayal has on the TBI/ABI community, and what can be improved upon to further understanding about injury, treatment, and rehabilitation for the general public.