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BY: Sophia Voumvakis In May 2011, I sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI). My TBI left me with a number of physical,cognitive, and emotional deficits. Working with an occupational therapist, we were able to identify these deficits develop a number […]

Shireen Jeejeebhoy writes about her journey back to the love of reading. You can read full articles about Shireen’s reading rehab on her blog. “What do you want me to say to get you reading again?” My neurodoc asked me. “I […]

BY: MARK KONING I have found Art to be a great therapy tool. I say that with a capital ‘A’ because I am referring to all forms of Art, from singing to painting, dancing to acting. For me, writing […]

When Joanne Smith acquired her spinal cord and brain injury at the age of 19, after the initial recovery, she says she spent 10 years feeling “lousy.” On top of dealing with her injuries, additional challenges such as weight gain, fatigue, […]

BY: RICHARD HASKELL “You seem fine to me,” may be one of the worst things to say to a brain injury survivor – or anyone with a hidden disability – for that matter. This invisibility is one reason why Laura Brydges, […]

BY: BARB KUSTEC I have been the main caregiver of my son, who suffered a catastrophic brain injury in an accident four years ago. The first thing that comes to mind about being the main caregiver for my son […]

Do you know a great BIST volunteer who goes above and beyond the call of duty – every time? Nominate them for the BIST Volunteer of the Year award! Eligibility: Actively involved in BIST (attends community meetings, committee meetings […]

BY: ALISON Men are more likely to acquire a TBI than women, and are three-times more likely to die from a brain injury. Perhaps because of this, the media tends to pay more attention to men and brain injury […]