Brain Injury Association Sarnia-Lambton

09/30/2025

Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Studies have shown that Indigenous communities are disproportionately affected by traumatic brain injury, and are at a greater risk of stroke (which can cause non-traumatic brain injury). It is incredibly important to include Indigenous health care and supports in our understanding of the residential school experiences, reconciliation and the work we do. You can learn more here: https://nctr.ca/

09/25/2025

Follow-up care isn't just about monitoring - it's about empowering recovery.

Those respondents who received follow-up care from their healthcare provider found that it wasn't only helpful, it validated their symptoms and offered them a crucial source of support.

Download Report: https://obia.ca/new-obia-report-sheds-light-on-early-concussion-experiences/

09/23/2025

Please see the slight changes to this month’s schedule. Thank you! 💚

09/22/2025

📢Just Released! This Concussion Awareness Week, OBIA is proud to share our Early Concussion Experiences Report.

This report highlights the real-life experiences of individuals living with concussion and reveals critical gaps in awareness, healthcare response, and recovery support.

The findings call for urgent improvements in education and care.

🖥️ Read the full report here: https://obia.ca/new-obia-report-sheds-light-on-early-concussion-experiences/

09/18/2025

09/17/2025

This looks like a great webinar you don’t want to miss next week!

On September 25 at 12pm EST, join us and Transcendent Concussion Research Program for a free webinar, 'The Invisible Injury: Managing Headaches, Sleep and Mental Health Symptoms After a Concussion'. Register today: https://redcap.cheori.org/surveys/?s=YK4DRREATHLF9EFC

09/15/2025

Line dancing 💃🏾 at Camp Dawn!

09/15/2025

09/02/2025

We have lots happening in September! 💚

09/02/2025

September Calendar is here and we have so much to look forward to in the next month….🗓️

06/20/2025

Today is the day to apply for the Canadian Disability Benefit….fill your application out online!

📣 Applications for the Canada Disability Benefit open June 20, 2025!

If you're between 18 and 64 and already qualify for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), you may be eligible for this new financial support.

Some eligible individuals will get a letter in the mail with a unique application code for a quicker process — online or by phone. If you don’t receive a letter but think you qualify, you can still apply.

🔗 Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/4kIDKIe
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