AVBI Medic Alert Tag & I.D. Card: 

The everyday lives of veterans who have suffered a brain injury are being made easier by the AVBI I.D. Program.

AVBI is providing a medical alert dog tag and a tri-fold credit-card sized identity card in a small carrying case, to American Veterans who have suffered brain injuries. For veterans who may be rendered helpless due to seizure or other medical condition(s); the dog tag will alert medical personal to the identity card for further information. The identity card not only contains medical conditions and pertinent information; it lists common impairments and can be used to help a brain injured veteran better communicate their difficulties, particularly in times of stress. 

Both the dog tag and the ID card contain the AVBI logo. The card includes the wording on one side; “I am not mentally ill; I am an American Veteran who suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury.” and some impairments associated with a brain injury. The other side has blank spaces for personal and emergency contact information and the wording; “The purpose of this card is to list some of the symptoms associated with a brain injury. I would appreciate your patience and understanding and I will work with you to the extent I am capable. I ask that you please read both sides of this card and if I seem to need additional assistance, please contact the emergency person(s) listed, as soon as possible.”

Presentation of the card helps encourage patience and understanding if (or when) a person with brain injury encounters difficulties whilst carrying out routine daily activities. This card has proven very useful in helping explain the major symptoms of a TBI whether just trying to explain it to friends or when interacting with law enforcement officials. It WILL NOT keep law enforcement officials from doing their job, yet it may keep difficult situations from escalating due to misunderstanding.

Veteran's who have suffered a brain injury (or a family member) are encouraged to APPLY NOW for an AVBI ID. Please fill out the on-line application and then submit.Once we receive the application we will mail to the veteran, FREE of charge; 1 medical alert dog tag w/chain and a tri-fold card in a clear plastic pouch (similar to the one pictured below).
*If you have any questions or difficulty filling out the application email us.

Caseworkers and/or medical professionals; please click here
for additional information and applications for the AVBI Tag & ID Card, that you can print and hand-out.