I’m usually not one to not know what say, but this time I’m coming up short and I’d appreciate your help!
I’m reaching out to ask for your help and input on something really important to me. As many of you know, I’m passionate about raising awareness and providing support for those with acquired brain injuries. I’ve been pouring my heart into a blog dedicated to this cause, aiming to shed light on the often unseen struggles and challenges faced by individuals with ABI.
Now, I’m turning to you, the amazing community, for your suggestions and insights. Whether you’ve personally experienced ABI, know someone who has, or simply want to contribute to a meaningful cause, your perspective is incredibly valuable to me.
Here are a few questions to get the conversation started:
- What topics related to Acquired Brain Injury (ABI or TBI) would you like to see covered more extensively on the blog?
- Are there any personal stories or experiences, about you or someone you know, you’d be willing to share that could inspire or educate others?
- Do you have any suggestions for making the blog more accessible or engaging for a wider audience?
- How can I better support and connect with individuals who are directly affected by ABI?
Your feedback will not only help shape the direction of the blog but also contribute to a more inclusive and supportive community for those living with ABI.
Please feel free to drop your thoughts in the comments below or message me privately if you prefer. Together, let’s make a difference!
Dear Robert,
Thank you for this questionnaire.
1. Do not know.
2. I am not always comfortable and therefore not experienced in sharing my experiences. But I am willing to try. I think sharing personal experiences, challenges and victories can help readers a place to connect. That will benefit both the sharer and the reader.
3. Do not know.
4. Do not know, but asking is a good first step.
From this it sounds like I’m not the only one who doesn’t know! You said that you’re not always comfortable sharing, but I’m not too sure of what to talk about, so how about we work together in that?
Terrific idea to reach out to your audience for our thoughts, input and possible collaboration. Turn your blog into an eZine. You can contribute a column and find others to tell their story, find a volunteer editor to help you, guest writers, photographers, and creative types. This will allow you to have a small portion dedicated to advertise your events and relevant services and products or to thank your sponsors; sell your logo/branded merchandise as a fundraiser. As for topics, I know I have shared a few recently, here are a few more: living with ABI the day to day tasks and hacks; supporting someone with ABI; how to shop for a scooter – yes test driving would be part of the post. 🙂 Keep reaching out, keep writing. Paid boosts on posts would help grow your audience. Look at making postcards with your blogsite and maildrop or conference distribute.
I’ve got until October written, and working to build more but I’m finding it tough to think of what to write!
Hi Rob! Just read an article about a company making major inroads in mobility with exoskeletons. If you go to the “about us” section, “our story” under 2021 you can see they mention that people with ABI are one of the intended beneficiaries of this technology https://en.wandercraft.eu/qui-sommes-nous
Maybe a piece on new technologies for your blog could be interesting. I certainly found it interesting reading about this company and what they are developing.
That’s fascinating, to be able to walk without a walker! Granted it’s kinda big, but it’s simply the first and I think that it’s the basis of what will be coming, such that an injury like mine is simply like a cut that you put a bandaid on.
I watched more, and I think that the “target audience” for them are paraplegics, who can’t stand. I’m able to stand, albeit with support, and can walk (again, with support).