Kingston’s first bike box being installed at Princess and Division Streets. Bike Boxes allow cyclists to be more visible to motorists at intersections. Motorists cannot turn right on a red light at an intersection with a bike box. Image via City of Kingston. To learn more about
Read more →Domestic violence causes brain injuries, and advocates say not enough people are talking about it Read the article from Paula Duhatschek · CBC News · Posted: Oct 16, 2019 5:00 AM ET (Shutterstock) Related Stories Domestic violence and brain injuries are linked, says researcher Creating ‘a culture
Read more →Partner of Ottawa man with brain injury says he faces ‘inhumane’ wait for specialized care Read the article from Trevor Pritchard · CBC News · Posted: Oct 15, 2019 7:03 AM ET | Listen and watch nine-year-old son interview his dad. Shawn Hill and Melissa Acheson with
Read more →Webinar Q & A Session with Kenneth Pope October 23, 2019 at 7:00 PM Click: Webinar Registration
Read more →Brock University Certificate Training Programs The Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) in conjunction with Brock University has developed a Certificate Training Program to provide professionals with the tools and knowledge to assist clients with recovery and function in everyday life following acquired brain injury. Brock Certificate Training
Read more →On demand viewing of OBIA 90-minute WEBINAR on Pacing & Planning Strategies to help after Acquired Brain Injury / Concussion. This webinar is presented by Becky Moran, MSc (OT) Registered Occupational Therapist from Parkwood – St. Joseph’s Health Care London, Ontario. Please feel free to share the link
Read more →Enhancing Hiring Practices to Maximize Business Performance Download flyer to read and print here. Learn how Belleville businesses have benefited from hiring people who have a disability. Discover why engaging in this talented labour pool makes good “Business Sense”. Connect with the local professionals that can help
Read more →September 16-22 2019, Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Week Every Smile Cookie sold at Kingston locations supported the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), at Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s KGH site. Thank you for your support to provide extraordinary care, close to home.
Read more →Providing a Point of Entry for ABI Services Across Southeastern Ontario Please read about what is going on in Southeastern Ontario regarding Acquired Brain Injury. Click here to read or print the pdf version of the Fall Newsletter.
Read more →Highway of Heroes Hockey Game Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 1:00pm The Highway of Heroes Hockey Team is made up of Military, Veterans, and First Responders and they will be playing against the Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni at the Leon’s Centre on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at
Read more →Gavin Cosgrove, a partner in the Law Firm Bergeron Clifford, wrote about 10 Things Every Ontarian Should Know about Ontario Automobile Insurance Law. Read the article here Gavin is a proud member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, the Frontenac Law Association, the County of Carleton Law Association,
Read more →Update: 21 September 2019 FREE dental day at DENTISTRY @ MANOTICK DENTISTRY @ MANOTICK FREE DENTAL DAY 2019 The dental office hosted their 2nd annual FREE Dental Day on September 21, 2019. This was a day to give back to the community and provide FREE dental treatment to
Read more →FREE Education Sessions on Supporting Persons with Brain Injury & Stroke Please see below for flyer and information on how to register for these FREE education sessions focused on supporting persons who have experienced an acquired brain injury (ABI) or stroke. Supporting Persons with Brain Injury &
Read more →September 25 2019 What is Rowan’s Law Day? On March 7, 2018, Ontario passed Rowan’s Law (Concussion Safety), 2018 and related amendments to the Education Act. It will be observed across Ontario on the last Wednesday in September each year. The purpose of Rowan’s Law Day is to increase concussion education awareness,
Read more →Kingston Gets Active Month is back in September 2019! Check out the calendar of FREE events being offered by 19 Community sport and recreation providers. There is something for every age. Download the September 2019 Kingston Gets Active Month Calendar, or pick up a copy at Artillery
Read more →Computers for Schools (CFS) refurbishes donated digital devices and distributes them to schools, libraries, not-for-profit organizations and Indigenous communities as well as eligible low income Canadians across Canada. Lean more about Computers for Schools. It is not just for schools! The CFS program has expanded the refurbished device
Read more →Connecting Families, an initiative of the Government of Canada. Eligible families are able to access high speed Internet service packages for $9.99 per month from participating Internet Service Providers. The initiative was designed to connect low-income families to the Internet. Connecting Families will help bridge the digital
Read more →Launched in 2013, Rogers has invested in the Connected for Success program to offer low-income Canadians high-speed internet for $9.99 monthly. As a result, more than 13,000 Canadian households (and counting!) have signed up for the program. For a full list of housing partners and to find
Read more →The Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) The OESP is an Ontario Energy Board (OEB) program that lowers electricity bills for lower-income households. The OESP provides a monthly credit to eligible customers based on household income and household size. The OESP credits are applied directly to eligible customers’
Read more →The Good Backpack Program Link to the Good Backpack Program Backpacks are available to students in publicly funded schools in Hastings and Prince Edward counties. Backpacks are provided through quiet, confidential application made on behalf of students by school staff. Link to the form for school staff
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