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Mark you calendars! May 15, 2014 is the day for the annual conference hosted by the Brain Injury Association Quinte District. This year’s theme is “Acquired Brain Injury, A Unique Journey”. Dr. Lucie Pelland, from Queens School of Rehabilitation Therapy will be featured as keynote speaker.

Interested in learning more about the cognitive side effects of epilepsy? On Tuesday April 29th at 7 pm The Epilepsy and Seizure Disorder Resource Centre will host a special speaker night presentation with guest speaker Dr. Lisa Lomax, neurologist with Kingston General Hospital

We’re counting down the days – just 28 more until Lois McElravy joins us in Kingston. On March 27th, Lois will share her wisdom in our regional conference for ABI survivors, family members and helping professionals. Her theme “Survive and Thrive with Humour, Hope, and Happiness” helps us to focus on looking for the funny side of life…

Dealing with the changes that come after a stroke can be hard on both the individual and family involved. The Heart and Stroke Foundation will be offering a 6 week educational group in Kingston for recent stroke survivors and caregivers

The Brain Injury Association of Quinte and District is introducing a new activity this winter. The Yoga Fit group will run on Mondays at their new office at the Core Centre, 223 Pinnacle Street, Belleville. It is totally free and everyone is welcome.

This March, RCBIS will host “Survive and Thrive with Humour, Hope, and Happiness”, a workshop for brain injury survivors, their family members, and professionals. Internationally renowned motivational speaker Lois McElravy shares her own story as a brain injury survivor, and her strategies to employ humour to help cope with life’s challenges. Spots for brain injury survivors and their family members are FREE, and shuttle transportation will be available from neighbouring cities of Belleville, Brockville and Smiths Falls.

Spaces are still available for the RCBIS “Crossing the Contiuum” Conference for family and friends of people with brain injuries. The annual conference is a chance for family members to connect with each other as well as learn more about coping with an ABI. The day features a pannel discussion in the morning, followed by lunch and an afternoon of small group discussions. Registration is FREE but must be reserved in advance, so sign up today!

Brain Injury Association of Quinte District is  calling for abstracts The Amazing Brain Resileance in the Face of Adversity 2013 Acquried Brain Injury Conference The Brain Injury Association of Quinte District is proud to announce their 2013 conference to be held at the Travelodge, Belleville Ontario, on

The Brain Injury Association of Quinte and District is sponsoring “After the Crash”, a play about brain injury on Wednesday November 14 at 4 pm. The event will be held at the Maranatha Church, 100 College St. W in Belleville. Tickets are free but should be reserved in advance through the BIAQD Office at 613-967-2756 or email [email protected] . This is a tremendously moving play which follows the lives of a survivor of brain injury, his family, and those involved in his rehabilitation. I would definately encourage anyone who’s life has been touched by brain injury to attend.

It’s not too late to register for the upcoming workshops with Janet Cromer. The deadlines have been extended for both “Compassion Fatigue: When Caring Hurts the Caregiver” for family and friends of brain injury survivors, as well as “Stop Working on Empty: Resiliency Training for ABI Rehabilitation Professionals and Developing Resiliency in Family Caregivers”. Please register online or get in touch directly to secure your spot!

At this Cafe Scientifique presentation come learn about current research in the field of concussion, how to spot one, and support a safe return to play. This event will feature doctors, researchers, and sports experts to share their expertise. This is a FREE event being held on Sept 7th from 5 – 7 pm at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel at 285 King St. E. Kingston.

I’m very pleased to annouce that we’ll be offering two important workshops this fall with Janet M. Cromer, RN, MA, LMHC, Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator. Janet brings the unique perspective of healthcare professional and family caregiver to discuss how we can all care for ourselves a little better…

I’m excited to announce the fall series of “Top 10 Challenges to Meeting Brain Injury Survivors’ Needs”, a primer on brain injury causes, symptoms, and strategies. We’re offering the half day workshop free of charge in 4 communities this fall: Picton, Smith’s Falls, Sharbot Lake, and Bancroft…

Here’s a shout out to the clients, staff, families, and friends of RCBIS Brockville! They are participating in the annual Heart & Stroke Big Bike ride on Wednesday, August 29.

The Brain Injury Association of Quinte and District is holding its 3rd Annual Marathon on August 28th

Come visit us and a host of other community services at the Rising Heights Community Health Fair at 263 Weller Avenue, Kingston from 11 am – 2 pm.

The Brain Injury Association Quinte District is hosting “Play Hard, Play Safe”, a concussion information session on May 23rd, 2012 at the Wally Dever Arena…