TJ Brown – An Officer, A Hero: Triumph & Recognition After Traumatic Brain Injury
December 4, 2025
It starts with a procession through the Lied Life Center, heading towards the auditorium. Travis “TJ” Brown is in his powered wheelchair, flanked by his daughters, mother and family members. […]
Finding Motivation to Exercise After a Traumatic Brain Injury | Tips and Strategies
November 25, 2025
Recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) involves many steps, and incorporating exercise into your routine is crucial for both physical and mental well-being. However, motivating yourself to get started […]
Jason Jensen | Skating Forward
September 17, 2025
They try to capture some action shots. QLI client Jason Jensen positions his ice skates just so, hoping that the ice will align on the edge of the skates, passing […]
Christian ‘Rico’ Martinez: From Trauma to Triumph – A Story of Redemption, Rap, and Recovery
June 9, 2025
He’s got a story to tell, and he knows it. For Christian “Rico” Martinez, the future is now as clear as it ever has been—he will use his story to […]
Toby Tormaschy’s Journey Home: Rehabilitation, Farming, and Finding Purpose at QLI
May 7, 2025
Feeling the ground through his heavy-duty boots, Toby Tormaschy thinks it is good to be back. He takes in the scene—all the sights and smells inherent. He collects himself and […]
Brooke Bruguier | Brilliance
March 4, 2025
On the evening 19-year-old Brooke Bruguier arrived at QLI after months in the hospital, she wanted one thing—Taco Bell. There was one catch—Brooke’s injury inhibited her ability to swallow and […]
Thatcher Skolout | The Whole Person
December 6, 2024
Simply, “faithful” He’s been Thatcher all this time. The same charismatic figure, ever since his youth. Thatcher the friend, and yes, even the jokester. If you put him in a […]
What Are Adaptive Sports?
October 16, 2024
Think about sports or recreational activities and what it takes to complete them. At first glance, you might say they take the use of arms and legs along with decent […]
Depression After Brain Injury | An Insight
September 4, 2024
Over two million Americans have some form of a traumatic brain injury annually. Like so many aspects of brain injuries, depression is something that while not easily quantified, is prevalent. […]
Casey Evanoff | Atonal Password
April 29, 2024
He’s been practicing for weeks on the methodology in the Adaptive Sports Lab–the exact order to put his helmet and harness on, to prepare for the transfer up and out […]