Creating New Opportunities: Amy Longmore's Journey in Creating Unmask the Invisible
Description
Amy Longmore, founder of Unmask the Invisible, shares her family's journey into the brain injury community following her daughter Sierra's severe traumatic brain injury from a car crash. Amy discusses the challenges they faced, the gaps in services they identified, and how they established a nonprofit organization to support TBI survivors and their families. From developing sibling support groups to creating therapeutic art programs, Amy's work is driven by a passion for improving the lives of those affected by brain injuries. This episode highlights the importance of family involvement, the need for better post-acute care, and the potential for individuals to find new abilities within their disabilities.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The importance of family and sibling support in TBI recovery
- Developing therapeutic art programs and weighted paintbrushes
- Addressing gaps in post-acute care and advocating for better services
Resources:
- Facebook Group: Unmask the Invisible
- Website: Unmask the Invisible
United States
