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 text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://braininjuryhelp.ca/2019/10/cbc-news-article-on/" align="left"]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 text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://braininjuryhelp.ca/2019/10/cbc-news-article-on-one-familys-wait-for-specialized-care/" align="left"]Webinar Q & A Session with Kenneth Pope October 23, 2019 at 7:00 PM Click: Webinar Registration
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://braininjuryhelp.ca/2019/10/ask-the-expert-webinar/" align="left"]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 text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://braininjuryhelp.ca/2019/09/brock-university-certificate-training-programs/" align="left"]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 text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://braininjuryhelp.ca/2019/09/pacing-planning-strategies-to-help-after-acquired-brain-injury-concussion/" align="left"]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 text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://braininjuryhelp.ca/2019/09/enhancing-hiring-practices-to-maximize-business-performance/" align="left"]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 text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://braininjuryhelp.ca/2019/09/abi-system-navigator-update-fall-2019/" align="left"]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 text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://braininjuryhelp.ca/2019/09/highway-of-heroes-hockey-game/" align="left"]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 text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://braininjuryhelp.ca/2019/09/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-of-ontario-automobile-insurance-law/" align="left"]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 text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://braininjuryhelp.ca/2019/09/21-september-2019-free-dental-day-at-dentistry-at-manotick/" align="left"]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 text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://braininjuryhelp.ca/2019/09/free-education-session-on-supporting-persons-with-brain-injury-stroke/" align="left"]September 28 2019, You Make Me Smile Dental Centre, in Belleville, offered free dental care for adults. Please visit You Make Me Smile Dental Centre webpage for more information. Please see the flyer below. Here is a link to You Make Me Smile Dental Centre contact webpage.
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://braininjuryhelp.ca/2019/09/56391/" align="left"]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 text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://braininjuryhelp.ca/2019/08/what-is-rowans-law-day/" align="left"]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 text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://braininjuryhelp.ca/2019/08/kingston-gets-active-free-activities-in-september-2019/" align="left"]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 text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://braininjuryhelp.ca/2019/08/computers-for-schools-cfs-refurbished-devices-for-eligible-low-income-canadians/" align="left"]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 text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://braininjuryhelp.ca/2019/08/connecting-families-program-internet-service-packages-for-9-99-per-month/" align="left"]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 text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://braininjuryhelp.ca/2019/08/rogers-connected-for-success-an-affordable-internet-program/" align="left"]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 text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://braininjuryhelp.ca/2019/08/program-that-lowers-electricity-bills-for-lower-income-households/" align="left"]Kingston Aug 14 2019: Free School Supplies for Students Doors open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, and will stay open until 8 p.m. at Crossroads United Church, 690 Sir John A. Macdonald Blvd. Each child is assigned a volunteer to help them go through the
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://braininjuryhelp.ca/2019/08/kingston-aug-14-2019-free-school-supplies-for-students/" align="left"]FREE Housing and Transitions webinar through on demand watching via YouTube. Join Kenneth C. Pope (Ottawa) and special guests Dan Hughes from the Enhanced Day Program (Pickering) & Susan Hagar from Nurse on Board (Ottawa) for a special housing and transitions webinar. They discuss various profit &
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