Invitation to Survivors, Family Members, and Caregivers
Exclusive Invitation to Survivors of Brain Injury, Family Members, and Caregivers In January 2024, we launch the “125 Days to Say Yes!” campaign. This initiative is a transformative drive [...]
People With Disabilities Getting Left Behind in Canada’s Housing Crisis
CBC has reported people with disabilities are getting left behind in Canada's housing crisis. Why? With an increased demand for housing, along with the rising cost to purchase or rent, [...]
Moderate to Severe Brain Injury as a Chronic Condition
Brain Injury Canada issued a statement announcing the momentous collaboration with Canadian Traumatic Brain Injury Research Consortium (CTRC) to produce a position paper calling for the official classification of moderate [...]
Brain Injury Survivor Reunites with Neurosurgeon After 17 Years
In 2006, Michael Coss and his family were traveling the Coquihalla highway when their van left the road. Michael sustained a traumatic brain injury. Michael was fortunate to have tremendous [...]
First Diagnosed Case of CTE in Female Professional Athlete
The family of Heather Anderson, Australian rules footballer, donated her brain to the Australian Sports Brain Bank following her death in November 2022. Anderson was 28 years old. In a [...]
Researcher Strives to Make TBI Care More Equitable
Ensuring brain injury services are equitable requires a comprehensive approach that addresses various aspects of access, affordability, awareness, and support. Services must meet the needs of diverse populations affected by [...]
Music and Guitar aid in Brain Injury Survivor’s Recovery
Allan Boss, a CBC radio producer living in Alberta, credits music and guitar playing to aiding in his recovery following a brain injury. Music has been found to have a [...]
Voices of Brain Injury (VBI)
Voices of Brain Injury (VBI) was founded during COVID-19 with the aim of bridging the gap between the general public and the brain injury community. We conduct online interviews with [...]
BC Government Proclaims June as Brain Injury Awareness Month
Brain Injury Awareness Month In Canada, Brain Injury Awareness Month is an observance held in June each year, with the aim of raising awareness about brain injuries and their impact [...]