The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP ) is an independent non-profit organization, dedicated to including the voice of the community in the clinical research process. As part of our mission, we regularly engage with affected...
Exclusive Invitation to Survivors of Brain Injury, Family Members, and Caregivers In January 2024, we launch the “125 Days to Say Yes!” campaign. This initiative is a transformative drive designed to catalyze support and swift action towards the realization of...
CBC has reported people with disabilities are getting left behind in Canada's housing crisis. Why? With an increased demand for housing, along with the rising cost to purchase or rent, folks living with the financial constraints of disability income are getting left...
Brain Injury Canada issued a statement announcing the momentous collaboration with Canadian Traumatic Brain Injury Research Consortium (CTRC) to produce a position paper calling for the official classification of moderate to severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) as a...
In 2006, Michael Coss and his family were traveling the Coquihalla highway when their van left the road. Michael sustained a traumatic brain injury. Michael was fortunate to have tremendous family support and to fall under the care of Dr. Jean-Francois Chevalier in...
The family of Heather Anderson, Australian rules footballer, donated her brain to the Australian Sports Brain Bank following her death in November 2022. Anderson was 28 years old. In a paper published on June 30th, outlining the findings of Anderson's post-mortem...
Ensuring brain injury services are equitable requires a comprehensive approach that addresses various aspects of access, affordability, awareness, and support. Services must meet the needs of diverse populations affected by brain injury. This means we must develop...
Allan Boss, a CBC radio producer living in Alberta, credits music and guitar playing to aiding in his recovery following a brain injury. Music has been found to have a variety of beneficial effects on brain injury recovery in several ways, including emotional and...
Voices of Brain Injury (VBI) was founded during COVID-19 with the aim of bridging the gap between the general public and the brain injury community. We conduct online interviews with brain injury survivors, healthcare workers, caregivers, and family members; VBI hopes...
Brain Injury Awareness Month In Canada, Brain Injury Awareness Month is an observance held in June each year, with the aim of raising awareness about brain injuries and their impact on individuals and communities. The British Columbia government has proclaimed June as...
We're extremely thankful to the staff and customers of Bootlegger, who in partnership with the Canadian Royal Purple BC, raised over $2,600 to support Brainstreams. On behalf of those we serve, thank you! Every year, the Canadian Royal Purple raises funds during the...
"We work with people with disabilities." Technology for Living (TFL) is dedicated to helping people in BC with limited movement, and physical disabilities reduce barriers to participation in their home and community. Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program (PROP)...
GF Strong Adult Concussion Services (GFACS) The GF Strong Adult Concussion Services (GFACS) offers 2 streams of service: GFACS Group Education Session An Occupational Therapist provides group-based education about concussion recovery and self-management skills. GFACS...
Call for Stories! BC Brain Injury Association (BCBIA) is celebrating 40 years of service. Over the years, many stories of survivors overcoming adversity have been shared. These stories are powerful. As part of our celebration, BCBIA is actively seeking inspirational...