In his groundbreaking work The Brain That Changes Itself, Norman Doidge introduced readers to neuroplasticityโthe brainโs ability to change its own structure and function in response to activity and mental
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Michael Coss wrote The Courage to Come Back book to offer some hope and inspiration to other brain injury survivors and also to their family members and to also let
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The Cridge Centre for the Family offers several locations in Greater Victoria. Services include a supportive housing residence and other services for survivors of brain injury as well as supportive
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User Group: - Brain Injury Survivor
- Caregiver
The Disability Foundation and its affiliated organizations were founded by Sam Sullivan after he became teraplegic as a result of a skiing accident at the age of 19. The Foundation
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This paper sought to determine the lifetime prevalence of traumatic brain injury and its association with current health conditions in a representative sample of homeless people in Toronto, Ontario.
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Vancouver Film School Digital Design students teamed up with the Brainstreams.ca team to put together this one-minute video outlining the key facts and risks associated with brain injury in Canada.
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Family and friends are important in a survivorโs journey of rehabilitation and recovery. The impact of brain injury can profoundly affect relationships. The intention of this section is to provide
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User Group: - Brain Injury Survivor
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Everyone deserves a safe, affordable, home regardless of income level, or needs. When survivors of brain injury have safe, affordable housing, with appropriate supports, they are able to focus on
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Recovery is a process. The journey for each person will be different. What a person needs today may be different than what they need in six months, one year, or
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User Group: - Brain Injury Survivor
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The North Shore Stroke Recovery Centre assists stroke survivors and their families to recover to the best of their abilities in speech and mobility and all aspects of life. The
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User Group: - Brain Injury Survivor
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Stroke Recovery Association of BC (doing business as After Stroke British Columbia) provides services and resources that deliver hope and help to stroke survivors, as well as their families, friends
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User Group: - Brain Injury Survivor
- Caregiver
We work in strong partnerships with local agencies to provide exemplary employment services to all British Columbians. Our mission is to open doors and inspire all British Columbians to succeed
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The Tri-Cities Brain Injury Support Group is a self-help peer support group for survivors and families in the communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody. We meet on the
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User Group: - Brain Injury Survivor
- Caregiver
Theatre Terrific pioneers inclusive opportunities for artists of all abilities to develop performance skills and collaborate in the production of theatrical works. Theatre Terrific challenges audiences to be open to
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Time to Talk Traumatic Brain injury is podcast dedicated to traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors doing their best to live a healthy and productive life post injury. Created by survivors
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A two-part video series where Dr. Jennifer Yao talks about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) – what it means and what the resulting impacts are.
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A brain injury guide for parents, coaches, educators and those that work with youth which goes over types of brain injuries and post brain injury. DOWNLOAD THE PDF
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User Group: - Brain Injury Survivor
- Caregiver
- Professional
People with acquired brain injury (ABI) may experience concurrent conditions such as, mental health and substance use concerns, that require specialized care. There are services that aim to support people
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Provides horseback riding opportunities for people with disabilities. Each new rider is required to have a referral from their medical doctor. VTEAโs Consulting Physiotherapist does an initial assessment and creates
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Provides equipment which enables people with disabilities to become involved in making music and performing. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH). Note: The address provided is that of their
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