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On this page, youโll find an inspiring mix of personal stories, the latest news regarding brain injuries, and research insights. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of recovery, seeking community, or staying updated on advancements in brain health, our blog offers resources and perspectives to support you on your journey.
The Faces of Brain Injury
Behind every brain injury diagnosis is a real person. We are pleased to share The Faces of Brain Injury, a series of digital posters sharing a brief snapshot into the lives of brain injury survivors. Each one has found meaningful ways to give back to their community....
The Faces of Brain Injury
Behind every brain injury diagnosis is a real person. We are pleased to share The Faces of Brain Injury, a series of digital posters sharing a brief snapshot into the lives of brain injury survivors. Each one has found meaningful ways to give back to their community....
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SUMMER S.A.D.ย by Debra Erickson
Itโs official: summertime in Canada. It was a warm, busy weekend, soccer tournaments, yard work and Canada Day celebrations squeezed into the mix as well. Our relatives in Sweden sent greetings on June 21....
More Than Tired: Understanding Fatigue After an Acquired Brain Injury
Feeling tired after a busy day is something everyone experiences. Usually, a good night's sleep or taking a break is enough to help us recover. After an acquired brain injury (ABI), however, fatigue can be very different. Often described as pathological fatigue, this...
Thank You for Walking With Us This Brain Injury Awareness Month
June has been a powerful month for the brain injury community across Canada. As Brain Injury Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to take a moment to simply say thank you. Thank you to everyone who stepped up and joined us for the Step Up for Brain...
OBIAโs Fly the Flag Campaign
A special shout out to the Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) during Brain Injury Awareness Month. OBIAโs Fly the Flag campaign is a powerful reminder of what can happen when people with lived experience and families turn their stories into action. Some...
ICBC partnering with brain injury organizations to support customers in their recovery
ICBC is partnering with three brain injury organizations โ BC Brain Injury Association, BrainTrust Canada, and South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society โ to pilot a program that connects customers with peer support, education, and guidance from community-based...
Step Up for Brain Injury Walk for Brain Injury Awareness Month
June is Brain Injury Awareness Month Yesterday, we kicked off Brain Injury Awareness Month with the first Step Up for Brain Injury Walk concluding at the BC Legislature in Victoria. It was inspiring to stand alongside survivors, families, service providers, advocates,...
Disability Access Tools Improve Daily Life for All by Yvonne Nielsen
Yvonne Nielsen wrote an article published in the Terrace Standard on accessibility. In her article, she speaks about how accessibility benefits everyone and how the tools designed for those with disabilities have become a common tool that everyone, regardless of...
Interior Health’s Community Brain Injury Service Integration Education Survey
This survey grew out of Interior Health's Community Brain Injury Service Integration (CBISI) project, an 18-month initiative that identified gaps in supports for people living with brain injury and opportunities to strengthen service provision in the IH region....
You Are Here by Debra Erickson
We have all been there. A white kiosk at the airport displays a red dot, pinpointing my location. Numbered gates sprawl in every direction. Planes sit poised on runways, their noses pointing somewhere, everywhere all at once. Outside the terminal, highways,...