• May 25, 2015
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    Winter Helmet Safety
    About ABI

    By Melissa Myers, BIST member With Sidney Crosby’s troubles with concussions playing out in the national media, Canadians have been made more aware of the importance of protecting their heads from injuries. As the temperatures drop and people start […]

  • May 25, 2015
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    Winter driving Q&A with Scott Marshall — The Safe Driver
    About ABI

    Vehicles and a pedestrian navigate downtown Toronto’s roads during a snowstorm on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. Photo by Kara Dillon. In wet, heavy spurts, accompanied by chilling cold, winter is making its presence known in the GTA. Yet Scott Marshall, […]

  • May 25, 2015
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    The Emergency Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities/Special Needs
    About ABI, Survivors

    Emergency Management Ontario and the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario have developed an Emergency Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities/Special Needs. The guide is available in English, French, Chinese, Italian, Portuguese, Punjabi and Spanish. Download the guide English version here or visit www.emergencymanagementontario.ca

  • May 25, 2015
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    Returning to Work after a Brain Injury
    About ABI, Survivors

    As an ABI Survivor, one of the most important and challenging aspects of your recovery is the process of returning to work. This can both be something that causes great frustration and yet can aid in your rehabilitation and […]

  • May 25, 2015
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    Printable Survivor Brochures
    About ABI, Survivors

    Fundamentals for Living Better after Brain Injury – By Sarah Demm and Jeff Kreutzer Coping Effectively with Loss and Change – By Sarah Demm and Jeff Kreutzer Effective Stress Management – By Jeff Kreutzer and Laura Taylor Effective Anger Management – By Sarah […]

  • May 25, 2015
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    Aging and ABIs – A Challenging Journey
    About ABI, Survivors

    In youth, we run into difficulties. In old age, difficulties run into us. The above quotation, by the renowned American soprano Beverly Sills, contains more than a grain of truth. In 1900, the North American life expectancy was 48. […]

  • May 25, 2015
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    Survivors
    About ABI, Survivors

    Survivor Stories Truly inspiring stories by BIST members. Aging and Brain Injury What happens when the normal effects of aging interact with the disabling conditions caused by brain injury? BIST Brain Injury Support Group This BIST support group allows individuals living […]

  • May 25, 2015
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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
    About ABI

    What is Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)? What is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)? What types of rehabilitation are available after a brain injury? Who will be involved in my rehabilitation? How can I find rehabilitation services in Toronto for someone […]

  • May 25, 2015
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    Toronto Community Resources for Children and Youth
    About ABI, Children & Youth

    Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital 150 Kilgour Road, Toronto Ontario Canada M4G 1R8 Telephone: 416 425 6220 Toll Free: 800 363 2440 www.hollandbloorview.ca   Family Support Service – Tel: 416-425-6220, extension 6460 The Family Support Service is a community-based […]

  • May 25, 2015
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    Returning to School
    About ABI, Children & Youth

    Following a brain injury, the academic needs of students often change and schools may need to find different ways of supporting them. The Education Act requires that all school boards provide special education programming for pupils with ‘exceptional’ status […]

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