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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.
Canadian Charter of Rights for People with Brain Injury
The purpose of this charter is to clearly outline, for people with brain injury, their families, caregivers, and care providers their inherent and unique rights to care and services. This charter can be used by individuals and families to empower themselves when...
Canadian Charter of Rights for People with Brain Injury
The purpose of this charter is to clearly outline, for people with brain injury, their families, caregivers, and care providers their inherent and unique rights to care and services. This charter can be used by individuals and families to empower themselves when...
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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,...
What Not to Wear by Debra Erickson
I recently finished my annual April project of putting away winter clothes and bringing out spring attire. This same routine repeats in October when I shuffle my wardrobe into warmer winter apparel. It has become a more detailed...
Winter Parsnips by Debra Erickson
Still waiting for spring? If you have the pleasure of living in the Vancouver/Victoria area, youโve already had your annual blossom count. Vancouver streets and boulevards are aglow with the pink blush of Japanese Cherry trees, magnolias and rhododendrons...
Returning to Life: Video Podcast Series
Returning to Life is a video podcast series presented by the BC Brain Injury Association sharing real stories of resilience and rediscovery after brain injury. In each episode, we will hear from survivors who are finding their way back to work, love, creativity,...
Save the Date: Caregiver Co-Creation Research Event
You're invited to connect with other caregivers through guided, small-group conversations to share experiences, discuss challenges, and explore solutions!
Redesigning Your Life at Connect
Join Time to Talk Traumatic Brain Injury's podcast host Greg Goldberg, as they meet with Dale Breese, Service Access and Transition Leader, to hear all about their fantastic Life Redesign Program and facility for brain injury and stroke survivors. Time to Talk...
Share Your Voice: Help Shape Priorities for Overdose-Related Brain Injury
The University of Victoria (UVIC) is conducting an online survey to understand our community membersโ priorities concerningย overdose-related brain injury. Your perspectives are greatly valued, and your participation will help them better understand the key challenges...