Presenting a five-week information series about brain injury for people living with mild to moderate brain injury.
WEEK 2: Community Healthcare and Government Resources
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Speaker:
Laura Bellon has been providing services for individuals with Acquired Brain Injury since 2002 in both the public sector and private sector. She has passionately helped individuals with multiple physical, cognitive, and psychological needs navigate the healthcare system and rehabilitation world.She comes to BIST with a background in Sociology and Education, with certificates in crisis supports, errorless learning, and occupational health and safety. Her experience with individuals in the community and within residential programs in the Greater Toronto Area, has helped those living with the effects of an ABI work toward their goals to lead healthier, happier and more fulfilling lives.You will most likely know Laura is around when you hear her contagious laugh and see her dancing to her favorite songs. She enjoys watching her son perform his theater plays and walking Ontario’s trails in the summer.
Introduction:
Laura will be introduced by Lara Fitzgerald-Husek of Oatley Vigmond, part of our PIA Law, our 2021 Corporate Platinum Sponsor.
Lara completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto in Ethics, Society, and Law and International Relations. She obtained her Juris Doctor and Master of Public Administration at Queen’s University and also completed the International Business Law program at the Bader International Study Centre in England. Lara was called to the bar in 2013.
Lara joined Oatley Vigmond after practicing insurance defence at a leading national firm. The experience of representing many of Canada’s largest insurers has provided Lara with valuable insight into personal injury claims, allowing her to better serve her clients. Lara’s practice focuses solely on personal injury law, including motor vehicle accidents, accident benefits, medical malpractice, occupier’s liability, and product liability cases.
For Lara, the most rewarding aspect of her work is helping clients achieve the best possible outcomes. When Lara is not practicing personal injury, she enjoys travelling, spending time outdoors, and amateur scuba diving.
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Lara is a member of the Advocates’ Society, the Simcoe County Young Professionals Association, and the Medico-Legal Society of Toronto.
With thanks to our 2021 Platinum Sponsor
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