Political Quotes

“Head injuries constitute a very serious public health problem. They are the most common cause of death and disability among people under the age of 44. Very often, even mild and moderate brain traumas can seriously disrupt the academic careers of our young people. For several years the Rehabilitation Services Administration has supported the activities of six regional head injury centers all of which were selected competitively by the Department of Education. At this time, two remain active--the Ohio Valley Center based at Ohio State University and the Southeastern Regional Center based at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. These centers help ensure that the latest information and knowledge about how to treat and rehabilitate head injuries are translated into services that reach victims. They upgrade and coordinate the efforts of emergency medical technicians, physicians, vocational rehabilitation and other rehabilitation agencies, victims' families, volunteer organizations, and others concerned with head injury. I am pleased to report that the Senate made available $1 million to enable these two centers to serve as national resources so that the progress made by the regional centers would be continued.”