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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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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...
Beyond the Podium by Debra Erickson
Last weekend marked the close of the Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina Italy. Thousands of athletes bid farewell to all the glory of the past two weeks and returned to normal life. I have enjoyed watching many of these thrilling events. Competition and comradery are...
Call for Caregiver Responses: Help Shape an Upcoming ABI Event
The CEDAR Brain Injury Lab has partnered with the BC Brain Injury Associationย and BrainTrust Canada, to co-create an event for care partners (caregivers) of adults with acquired brain injury (ABI). As the event is being held inย May 2026,ย we are requesting people fill...
Tips for Making Your Brain Injury Information More Accessible
Clear, accessible information ensures that survivors, caregivers, and professionals can find and understand the resources they need. Because many people living with ABI experience cognitive, visual, or sensory challenges, accessible content is not just helpful, itโs...
Apply for the RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program
Are you a school, municipality, community group, or non-profit organization in Canada ready to make your spaces more accessible? Apply for one ofย 40 accessibility grants of up to $40,000 from the RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program before March 15, 2026 to complete an...
First-Ever Grant Awarded to Okanagan College to Research Student Brain Injuries
A new research grant awarded to Okanagan College is shining a spotlight on an often-overlooked group: post-secondary students recovering from mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI). Colin Wallace, a professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Okanagan College, has...
My Bipartisan Brain by Debra Erickson
Ok, letโs be realistic. Weโre living in some turbulent times! I try to find the balance between being informed and being overwhelmed. It seems likeย a simple response to every situationย should beย โJust learn to get along. How about a...
Beyond the Overdose: A Brain Injury Lens on Addiction and Drug Policy in BC
As British Columbia steps away from decriminalization, headlines are again dominated by enforcement, public safety, and crisis response. Yet in the same moment, another crisis continues to unfold; survivors of overdose are living with anoxic / hypoxic brain injuries...
3 Things People Get Wrong About Brain Injury By Youlan Li
Myth 1: You have to lose consciousness to have a brain injury Many people think that if you didnโt black out or fall unconscious, you couldnโt have a brain injury. But thatโs not true. You can hit your head or experience a jolt and still damage your brain, even if you...