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Ontario Brain Injury Association
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Our mission is to enhance the lives of Ontarians living with the effects of acquired brain injury (ABI). https://obia.ca/
🎉 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞! 🎉
December is here, and so is your reminder to mark your calendars for the 2026 Mix & Mingle!

📅 When: June 3, 2026
📍 Where: Chefs Hall, 111 Richmond St W, Toronto

#MixnMingle2026 #NetworkingEvent #SaveTheDate #braininjury #braininjuryawareness
December 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🧠 Early Bird Rate Extended until Dec 31st! OBIA/Brock University Course: Neurorehabilitation (Level 1). This 4-day course will provide you with essential strategies & interventions to support individuals with ABI effectively.

Register Here: https://obia.ca/event/neurorehabilitation-level1/
December 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Our Brain Basics e-Learning Course is designed to equip Health Care Workers, Caregivers, and others with the knowledge and tools needed to better understand and support individuals living with brain injury. Start learning today 🔗https://obiaelearning.ca/
#BrainInjuryAwareness
November 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Thank you to OBIA's Gold Corporate Champion, PIA Law (McLeish Orlando, Oatley Vigmond, Thomson Rogers) for your generous support of individuals living with the effects of ABI 🧠 Visit them at: https://pialaw.ca/ to learn more.

#braininjuryawareness #corporatechampions
November 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🧠✨ Calling all brain injury survivors and caregivers! Your voice matters. Participate in our Brain Injury Impact Study by completing a short questionnaire. 🔗Participate Now: http://ow.ly/SMAi50N18f4

#braininjury #braininjuryawareness #braininjuryrecovery #braininjurysupport
November 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
OBIA is seeking Volunteer Mentors for our Peer Support Program! Make a difference in someone's life after brain injury. Flexible commitment & full training provided!📞 Call 1-800-263-5404 ext 227 or 📧 email peersupport@obia.on.ca today!

#BrainInjurySupport #OntarioVolunteers
November 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Have you ordered our latest resource for concussion? 📘
To order FREE hard copies of this resource, please email obia@obia.on.ca or 📥download a digital version here: https://obia.ca/resources/brain-injury-information/concussion-resources-for-adults/

Neurotrauma Care Pathways
November 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
✅OBIA's free-to-join Online Caregiver Support Groups are starting in January 2026!

🤝 Connect with other caregivers in a confidential setting, led by a Registered Social Worker. You to don't have to be alone in this journey!

Register now ➡️ #caregivercaregiver" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://obia.ca/support/online-support-groups/#caregiver
November 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
📢 Registration is now open for OBIA's free-to-join Online Concussion Support Groups starting in January 2026! The program is led by a Registered Social Worker with experience supporting those with trauma and concussion/brain injury ➡️ #concussiononcussion" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://obia.ca/support/online-support-groups/#concussion
November 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Thank you to our Gold Corporate Champion Wright Rehab for your generous support of individuals living with the effects of ABI. Visit them at: https://wrightrehab.ca/

Find out how your organization can get involved➡️https://obia.ca/get-involved/corporate-champions-program/
November 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Whether you have sustained a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussion), or moderate to severe brain injury, OBIA is here to help! You are not alone!

Contact OBIA:
https://obia.ca/support/helpline/
Ph: 1-800-263-5404

#OBIACanHelp
#BrainInjury
#ABI
#Concussion
November 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Last Chance to Register for the OBIA/Brock University Training Program: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟐

👉https://obia.ca/event/obia-brock-training-program-advanced-brain-injury-rehabilitation-level-2/
November 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
💻OBIA offers a FREE e-learning Support Tool to help caregivers gain more understanding about #braininjury and feel more confident about caring for their loved ones.

The e-learning tool contains 6 modules & resources to assist you ➡️https://caregiverinfo.ca

#OBIACanHelp
November 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Share Your Voice & Strengthen Our Community! Brain Injury Speaks is a platform to share your story, provide feedback, and address issues that matter most to the #braininjury community. 🗣️❤️ Join the Network & be part of the change ➡️https://obia.ca/get-involved/brain-injury-speaks/
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
💙 The OBIA Team extends our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended the 2025 Provincial ABI Conference.

See you at the next conference in 2027!

#braininjuryawareness #OBIAconference #ProvincialABIConference
November 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Lest We Forget. On this #RemembranceDay, we honor the courage and sacrifices of those who served and continue to serve. Their dedication to our freedoms and values will never be forgotten.

#LestWeForget #BrainInjuryAwareness #ThankYouForYourService
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🎤 Today's Keynote Presentations:
🕗 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM | Mauricio Garcia-Barrera
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Lisa Griffiths & her child

📍 Great Room B/C
November 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Join us in celebrating excellence in the field of brain injury rehabilitation and for a chance to win Leafs tickets and other great prizes! 🧠💙

The 2025 Awards of Excellence in Brain Injury Rehabilitation will take place on Thursday, November 6 at 5:00 PM in Great Room B/C.

#AOE2025
November 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
🎤 Today’s Keynote Presentations at the 2025 Provincial ABI Conference:
🕘 9:00 AM – Tim Feeney
Re-Thinking Rehabilitation: Helping People Become the “Me” They Want To Be
🕐 1:00 PM – Melissa Paniccia
The Data of Daily Life: Why Real-World Testing Matters in Brain Injury Assessment

📍 Great Room B/C
November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🧘‍♀️ Join us tomorrow for Yoga by the Falls at 6:30 AM! Start your day refreshed and inspired! 🌅
📍 3rd Floor Reception Bar
Please bring your own mat.

#OBIAconference #ProvincialABIConference
November 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
🧠🎉 We’re kicking off the 2025 Provincial ABI Conference with a Welcome Reception hosted by Synoptic Medical Assessments!

📍 Location: 3rd Floor Reception Hallway
🕕 Time: 7:00 PM

Join us to mingle, network, and celebrate the start of the 2025 Provincial ABI Conference!

#ProvincialABIConference
November 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
🎉 The 2025 Provincial ABI Conference opens today at 6:00 PM! Stop by the registration desk to pick up your delegate or sponsor package.
See you soon! 👋

#braininjury #braininjuryawareness #OBIAconference #ProvincialABIConference
November 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Organizations with accessible employment practices see 72% higher employee retention rate among people with disabilities compared to those without. Accessibility isn’t just right, it’s smart business! Join OBIA's Employer Support Initiative: https://braininjuryandreturntowork.ca/

#DEAM2025
October 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The countdown is on! 🧠
There’s still time to secure your spot at the 2025 Provincial ABI Conference , happening next week, November 5–7!

⏰ Registration closes October 31 at 12 PM (EST).

🔗 https://obia.ca/abi-conference/

#braininjury #braininjuryawareness #OBIAconference #ProvincialABIConference
October 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🧠 Join OBIA/Brock University's upcoming Neurorehabilitation Certificate Courses designed to equip professionals & caregivers with practical tools, strategies and knowledge to effectively support individuals living with brain injury. Learn more: https://obia.ca/abi-training/brocku-training-programs/
October 28, 2025 at 1:45 PM