We continue to offer online programs for people who prefer this option.
First time coming to an ONLINE BIST Program?
Read about our Online Privacy Guidelines, HERE
Watch our previous webinars, HERE.
BIST welcomes people living with the effects of brain injury, and their caregivers, of all abilities to our community. Our services are geared towards people living with mild to moderate brain injury. Our office is wheelchair accessible, including touchless wave sensor buttons for our front door. All programs and events occurring outside of our office take place at wheelchair accessible venues.
Learn more about Accessibility and IN PERSON Programs, HERE.
Should have any questions please contact: Madison Chong Programs Coordinator: madison@bist.ca OR 437-421-4032.
Session #1: Q & A with Dr. Taher Chugh
Monday, November 11th, 6:30 – 8 PM
Speaker: Dr. Taher Chugh; Medical Director, Toronto Concussion Clinic
Session #2: How to Advocate and Access Treatment Options
Monday, November 18th, 6:30 – 8 PM
Speaker: Rachel Greenwood; Case Manager / Rehabilitation Consultant, Innovative Case Management
Session #3: How Gentle Exercise Can Help with Persistent Concussion Symptoms – Including Dizzyness and Vertigo
Monday, November 25th, 6:30 – 8 PM
Speaker: Sonia Vovan, Physiotherapist and Vestibular Therapist, Sonia Vovan Physiotherapy
Session #4: Concussion Navigator Tool; 6:30 – 7 PM
Pacing and Fatigue Management; 7 – 8 PM
Monday, Dec 2nd, 2024
Speakers: Evan Foster, Clinical Research Coordinator, Toronto Rehab
Ayushi Dhingra, Occupational Therapist, Palmer Wellness and Rehab
Participants only need to register once to attend each session.
Wellness Recovery Action Plan® or WRAP®, is a ‘self-designed prevention and wellness process that anyone can use to get well, stay well and make their life the way they want it to be.’ You can find out more about WRAP groups, HERE.
If you have any questions, please contact our WRAP Group Facilitator, Fozia, at: wrap@bist.ca.
Saturday, November 9th, 1:30 – 2:15 PM
Saturday, November 16th, 1:30 – 2:15 PM
Saturday, November 23rd, 1:30 – 2:15 PM
Saturday, November 30th, 1:30 – 2:15 PM
Participants only need to register ONCE to attend ALL SESSIONS.
Monday, Nov 11th, 1 – 2:30 PM
This Fall: Behind the Scenes of Classic Sitcoms
Today’s Topic: Gilligan’s Island: All that for a 3 Hour Tour
IN PERSON: Register, HERE.
ONLINE: At the time of the meeting click, HERE.
Thursday, Nov 14th, 6:30 – 8 PM
Register, HERE.
Friday, Nov 15th, 3 – 4:30 PM
Activity: Holiday Card Making – Pt 2.
Register, HERE
Monday, Nov 18th, 1 – 2:30 PM
This Fall: Behind the Scenes of Classic Sitcoms
Today’s Topic: Hogan’s Heroes – How did this make it onto TV?
IN PERSON: Register, HERE.
ONLINE: At the time of the meeting click, HERE.
Tuesday, November 19th, 6:30 – 8 PM
Register, HERE.
Thursday, November 21st, 6:30 – 8 PM
Register, HERE.
Thursday, Nov 21st, 6:30 – 8 PM
Register, HERE.
Friday, Nov 22nd, 3 – 4:30 PM
Activity: Holiday Ornament Making
Register, HERE
Monday, Nov 25th, 1 – 2:30 PM
This Fall: Behind the Scenes of Classic Sitcoms
Today’s Topic: Three’s Company – How Things Have Changed
IN PERSON: Register, HERE.
ONLINE: At the time of the meeting click, HERE.
Wednesday, Nov 27th, 6 – 8 PM
TOPIC: Visual Perceptual Deficits Assessment & Treatment
SPEAKER: Meeta Gugnani, Occupational Therapist
Register, HERE.
Friday, Nov 29th, 3 – 4:30 PM
Activity: TBD
Register, HERE
