Thomas Lehrich, President of the Board announces board of directors retreat to be held at University of Washington

The board of directors are meeting the first week of December on the UW campus for the Annual Retreat. 

As fall begins the board is busy planning the year of programming.  Fall marks a time for planning and is a time for the earth’s autumnal equinox.  Autumnal equinox is when the earth experiences nearly equal day and night, marking the official beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.  This astronomical event occurs when the sun crosses the celestial equator, and for those in the Northern Hemisphere, days become shorter and cooler. 

We know the equinox is also associated with cultural celebrations, like harvest festivals, and increased activity all over the world. 

The board is meeting on the campus of University of Washington to complete the 2026 Strategic Plan and committee goals.  The retreat and strategic sessions is designed to deliver high impact programming and education for the neurological community. 

Thomas Lehrich, Board President recognizes-NATIONAL CHILD'S DAY

Plus One Foundation provides programing for both adults and children with neurological conditions. 

Join Plus One as we celebrate National Child’s Day on November 20th. We recognize National Child's Day and all the potential represented by our children's ambitions, dreams, and goals. 

Through educational goals, STEAM projects, and academic missions, educators and families join forces to provide excellence at all levels of education.

We join in encouraging young students to incorporate STEM education. 

Encourage community endeavors that promote Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math because these areas of focus support the way we live every day, and they can be strengthened in education today.

Science - Every day, we use science in nearly every facet of life. From medicine to the development of new products to solutions to socioeconomic issues, science is a necessary tool in the educational toolbox.

Technology - It's growing every day. We communicate with people around the world who speak another language. Hundreds of years of compiled science allow us to continue developing new technologies to explore space. New innovations will enable us to cure a disease before babies are even born.

Engineering - Without engineering, many innovations never happen. Whether we look deep to the ocean floor or miles above the earth, engineers visualize and then create the components that work together. It's a fusion of science, technology, and design.

Art - By human nature, we need the arts. Those who have a creative outlet perform better at work. While we're more likely to be more productive, the arts allow us the opportunity to connect to the human condition. It's also an ability to understand design and quality. When a product has an aesthetic design, it holds its value longer. Quality products are also a piece of art.

Math - When it comes to each of the above areas, every one of them relies on math. We wouldn't have gone to the moon without it. If we want our children to move us with music or with the next greatest automobile, they will need outstanding math skills, too.

Plus One Foundation's education campaign Think aBout It features educational information and outreach on contemporary neurological topics. Education is at the heart of what we do; our Think aBout It campaign aims to dig deeper into all aspects of TBIs and neurological conditions.

Board President announces Annual Retreat at University of Washington in Seattle!

The board of directors are meeting the first week of December on the UW campus for the Annual Retreat. 

As fall begins the board is busy planning the year of programming.  Fall marks a time for planning and is a time for the earth’s autumnal equinox.  Autumnal equinox is when the earth experiences nearly equal day and night, marking the official beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.  This astronomical event occurs when the sun crosses the celestial equator, and for those in the Northern Hemisphere, days become shorter and cooler. 

We know the equinox is also associated with cultural celebrations, like harvest festivals, and increased activity all over the world. 

The board is meeting on the campus of University of Washington to complete the 2026 Strategic Plan and committee goals.  The retreat and strategic sessions is designed to deliver high impact programming and education for the neurological community. 

Thomas Lehrich, Board President reviews article: A Second Tempo: Music, Movement, and the Healing Brain

Brain research is one of the last frontiers in medical research. Plus One Foundation's education campaign Think aBout It features educational information and outreach on contemporary neurological topics. Education is at the heart of what we do; our Think aBout It campaign aims to dig deeper into all aspects of TBIs and neurological conditions.

I am pleased to review an article published by board member Jake Petersen titled: A Second Tempo: Music, Movement, and the Healing Brain. His evidence based article covers music as a therapy to achieve improvements with neurological conditions. 

In his article Jake discusses music, movement, and dance therapy and the promise shown in helping individuals with neurological conditions. His insightful segment begins with the impact on his first encounter with an individual suffering a stroke and then discuses the efficacy of music for Parkinson’s patients.

Thank you Jake for your powerful piece on music therapy. The article is pasted below and available on our webpage in the TBI2026 education section. 

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A Second Tempo: Music, Movement, and the Healing Brain

Why rhythm and motion may be the most human form of neurological rehabilitation

Brain research is one of the last frontiers in medical research. Plus One Foundation's education campaign Think aBout It features educational information and outreach on contemporary neurological topics. Education is at the heart of what we do; our Think aBout It campaign aims to dig deeper into all aspects of TBIs and neurological conditions.

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