The Fourth International Housing First Conference
The Ontario Housing First Regional Network Community of Interest presents, the Fourth International Housing First Conference: Knowledge Mobilization of Evidence-Based Housing First Practices.
Shining a Light on Brain Injury
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JUNE 1, 2021
Shining a light on brain injury in Canada
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA – June is Brain Injury Awareness Month in Canada. 452 Canadians suffer a serious traumatic brain injury every day. This amounts to nearly one person every 3 minutes, equaling almost 165,000 serious brain injuries per year. This does not include concussions, non-traumatic brain injuries, military injuries, or unreported cases.
The results of a recent survey conducted by Canadian brain injury associations revealed that approximately 61% of respondents found general lack of awareness about brain injury a key issue. These results demonstrate that we need to work harder to shine a light on the prevalence and intersectionality of brain injury.
Through multiple digital platforms and events, Canadian brain injury associations are working […]
BIST 2021 Expressive Art Show
In recognition of Brain Injury Awareness month, the Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST) is set to launch their 5th Annual Expressive Art Show on June 1st, 2021.
From TBI Survivor to Medical Doctor: My Road to Recovery – A Five Pillar Approach Webinar
The Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) and Brain Changes Initiative (BCI) are hosting a Complimentary Distinguished Speaker's Webinar Series created for front line health care workers and professionals in the field of brain injury.
Shaping the Brain: The Woman Who changed her Brain AND Exercise for Rehabilitation After Brain Injury Webinar
The Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) and Brain Changes Initiative (BCI) are hosting a Complimentary Distinguished Speaker's Webinar Series created for front line health care workers and professionals in the field of brain injury.
Cognitive & Neurological Consequences of COVID-19 Webinar
The Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) and Brain Changes Initiative (BCI) are hosting a Complimentary Distinguished Speaker's Webinar Series created for front line health care workers and professionals in the field of brain injury.
Brain Food – How to Eat for Optimal Health Webinar
The Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) and Brain Changes Initiative (BCI) are hosting a Complimentary Distinguished Speaker's Webinar Series created for front line health care workers and professionals in the field of brain injury.
Aerobic Exercise to Improve Brain Health for Concussion Webinar
The Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) and Brain Changes Initiative (BCI) are hosting a Complimentary Distinguished Speaker's Webinar Series created for front line health care workers and professionals in the field of brain injury.
Brain Injury Canada Conference
Brain Injury Canada's 2021 Conference is open for registration. The dynamic list of speakers include: Tim Feeney, Brian Levine, Karen Mason, Paul van Donkelaar and more.
OBIA Provincial ABI Conference 2021
The Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA), in collaboration with participating Community Associations, is pleased to announce the Provincial ABI Conference 2021 will be held on October 28-29, 2021 VIRTUALLY.
Research Study: The Experiences of Self-Identity, Self-Awareness, and Occupational Engagement in Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury
Dr. Julia Schmidt, PhD, BSC (OT) is the Principal Investigator of a new research study on the experiences of self-identity, self-awareness, and occupational engagement in individuals with traumatic brain injury.
Are you interested in sharing your experiences of life after traumatic brain injury? If so, your involvement includes completing five questionnaires and an intereview. Click here to view a larger image.
The questionnaires will take approximately 45 minutes and will ask you about:
- demographic data (example: age)
- issues related to your injury
- how you perceive yourself
- your abilities
- your daily activities
The interview will take approximately 40 to 60 minutes and will ask you about:
- your injury
- how you perceive yourself
- your […]
The Compassionate Voice
A little compassion and kindness go a long way in life. This is especially true with brain injury. The aftermath of brain injury impacts everyone. It affects the individual in significant ways. It brings change to a family on many levels, and it has extraordinary consequences for the spouse or partner.
Brain injury shrouds the entire family with a cloak of uncertainty and aloneness. Everyone is met with the challenge of rebuilding life, often from ground zero. This is incredibly difficult when the outside world’s perception is “you look like the same family, so behave like the same family.” It takes courage, resiliency, stick-to-itiveness, and most of all, self-compassion to keep putting one […]
Update on the BC Recovery Benefit and people receiving Ministry assistance
DABC has been informed that clients currently receiving Ministry assistance (PWD, Income Assistance, Hardship Assistance), will automatically receive the BC Recovery Benefit – there is now no need to apply for the BC Recovery Benefit separately.
The following information comes directly from the Ministry:
“As of February 2021, the BC Recovery Benefit will be automatically paid to people on income, disability or hardship assistance and people receiving the senior’s supplement who were receiving assistance by the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (SDPR) in December 2020 or January 2021.
• SDPR clients will receive the full BC Recovery Benefit amounts of $500 for single people an $1,000 for single-parent families and two-parent families.
• SDPR clients will […]
Canadian Concussion Centre Webinar Series
Join the Canadian Concussion Centre for the 2021-22 Series of Education and Support Series for people with persisting concussion symptoms, their families and friends and their healthcare professionals.
8Th Annual Concussion Research Symposium
The 8th Annual Concussion Research Symposium is open for registration. Speakers addressing the topics of biomarkers, prevention, and treatment of concussions include, Dr. Charles Tator and Dr. John Leddy. Student rates for registions is available. This is an online event.
The 2021 Canadian Concussion in Sport Virtual Symposium
The 2021 Canadian Concussion in Sport Virtual Symposium is open for registration and will take place on February 9, 2021. This event offers two sessions: one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Participants will hear from leaders in the sports industry who have the evidence and have changed their programs to help prevent concussion and how to use the data to inform practice.
Restorative Movement and Mindfulness for Brain Health
Have you thought about returning to activity but haven’t found the right type of class to suit your brain injury recovery needs? Have you heard about the benefits of mindfulness but don't know where to begin? Restorative Movement and Mindfulness will inspire you to reconnect your movement with your breath and your breath to your body. Join us to learn about the balance between the body and mind in both movement and stillness.
Jeff’s Journey: How a family survives a stroke
Jeff Palmer was affected by a stroke at age 37. As a husband, father of two boys, working a job he loved and coaching baseball for his kids, the impacts the stroke had on his life were numerous. Three years after the stroke, Jeff is still adjusting to physical mobility challenges, working on regaining verbal communication, nourishing his personal relationships and trying to keep his spirits up. The Palmers have experienced a challenging road with all the changes but they are committed to working through Jeff’s stroke recovery together. Thanks to programs like Hope After Stroke offered by Langley Community Support Groups Society, Jeff continues to improve his mobility with group physical exercise and activities. He […]
Brain injury recovery resource list: new services have been added
Searching for services to support recovery from a brain injury can be overwhelming. We’ve created an online list of resources to help people recovering from brain injury access the supports they need. You can find this list of 300+ services (we call it a “Repository” for short) by clicking on the Resources menu item. You can search for information on a wide variety of helpful services ranging from support groups to rehab services, to housing options and financial assistance. We have also included services that help individuals return to life, such as […]
Building Community Connections
This workshop is offered for brain injury survivors, their friends and families. Get to know the resources available to you and your family in your community. Hear from other survivors as they share their personal journeys.