Event(s) Summary
Number of Events Organized During Brain Awareness Week:
1
Year:
2022
Type of Events Held:
- Online/Virtual
Target Audiences:
- General Public
- High school students (9-12)
- K-12 Teachers
- Patients & Caregivers
- Professionals
- University students
Approximate Number of People Reached:
135
Details of Major Brain Awareness Week Events/Activities:
This webinar included information about executive functioning. It was one part of a six-part series. The goal was to inform individuals with cognitive challenges about the various concepts included in executive functioning. The webinar was successful. The audience was interested in learning more about executive functioning and how it relates to the cognitive challenges recognized by those with brain injury, PTSD, MS, etc.
Event Planning & Publicity
Publicity Methods Used:
- Emails
- Website
Which of These Publicity Methods Was The Most Successful?
Emails were more successful. We have a mailing list that responded to the webinar announcement.
Resources
What downloadable materials from the Foundation did you use for your events?
- Certificate of Participation
What other downloadable materials would you like the Foundation to provide?
- New Fact Sheets
Feedback & Keys to Success
How do you feel BAW participation benefited your organization and the local community?
It was a wonderful experience. We learned that we need to promote earlier and make sure to use the Brain Awareness Week logo, etc.
Please share any suggestions or lessons learned that may help others plan future events:
Please see above.
