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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 1d

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

Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 1d

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

Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 2d

🧠 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/

Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 3d

Do you have a personal story about your journey with #braininjury that you'd like to share with the world? 🌍 We want to hear from you! Your story can 💪help raise awareness and inspire others ➡️ https://obia.ca/share-your-story/

#IAmTheFaceOfBrainInjury #OBIACanHelp #ABI

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 6d

🎤 Keynote Speaker Spotlight: Lisa Griffiths & Her Child. In this keynote, they share their stories of pain, loss, rehabilitation, and the determination to keep going when life hands you an unthinkable set of circumstances.🎟️Register Now: https://obia.ca/abi-conference/

Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 7d

🎤 Keynote Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Tim Feeney. He is the Chief Knowledge Officer for Belvedere Health Services in Albany, NY & the Founder & Director of the Mill School in Vermont. His keynote will challenge us to reimagine brain injury rehabilitation: https://obia.ca/abi-conference/keynote-speakers/

Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 8d

More than 1 in 3 employed Canadians with disabilities didn’t get the workplace accommodations they needed in 2022. Inclusive workplaces aren’t optional, they’re essential.

Join OBIA's Employer Support Initiative to learn more: https://braininjuryandreturntowork.ca/

#DEAM2025

Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 8d

🎤 Keynote Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Mauricio Garcia-Barrera. He is a neuropsychologist & professor at the University of Victoria. His keynote explores Canada’s overdose crisis and a hidden epidemic of hypoxic brain injuries. Lear more: https://obia.ca/abi-conference/keynote-speakers/

Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 9d

🎤 Keynote Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Melissa Paniccia.

Dr. Paniccia is a registered Occupational Therapist with over a decade of experience in brain injury, mental health, and medico-legal assessments. Learn more and register here: https://obia.ca/abi-conference/keynote-speakers/

Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 13d

⏰Early Bird Registration Closes Today for the 2025 Provincial ABI Conference!

👉 Register now and join us in November! https://obia.ca/abi-conference/

#OBIAconference #ProvincialABIConference

Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 14d

💜 Today is #PurpleThursday and we're wearing Purple to show our support and raise awareness about the link between intimate partner violence (IPV) and brain injury. If you or someone you know has sustained a brain injury, you don’t have to be alone. Contact us: 1-800-263-5404 or [email protected]

Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 14d

This #PurpleThursday we’re proud to announce Life After Impact — a new program designed to support individuals who have experienced brain injuries, including concussions, and gender-based violence. This virtual and FREE program.
Applications are open NOW: https://lifeafterimpact.ca/

#EndGBV

Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 15d

➡️As the disability rate increases, it's important to stay informed on workplace practices that can help support those with a disability in the workplace. Join OBIA's Employer Support Initiative: https://braininjuryandreturntowork.ca/

#DEAM2025 #AccommodationsABI #ReturnToWorkProgram

Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 15d

➡️Join us tomorrow in raising awareness on the intersection of brain injury and intimate partner violence or gender-based violence.

#PurpleThursday #IPV #BrainInjuryAwareness #EndTheViolence

Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 15d

⏰Reminder! Register with the Early Bird Rate before Friday, October 17th!

👉 Register Now: https://ow.ly/hgiP50X6nmJ

#braininjury #braininjuryawareness #stroke #concussionawareness #OBIAconference #ProvincialABIConference

Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 15d

🏒For every NHL concussion, more than 7,000 women in Canada suffer the same injury because of intimate partner violence. Yet their stories rarely make headlines. On this #PurpleThursday, wear purple to show your support & help raise awareness of brain injury caused by #IPV or gender-based violence.

Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 16d

🧠 Registration Open! OBIA/Brock University Course: Neurorehabilitation (Level 1)
This 4-day course will provide you with essential strategies and interventions to support individuals with acquired brain injury effectively.

Register Here: https://obia.ca/event/neurorehabilitation-level1/

Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 16d

🧠Up to 92% of intimate partner violence incidents involve a hit to the head or neck, or strangulation — all of which can cause a traumatic brain injury.

Recognizing this connection is essential for the safety and recovery of survivors.

Let’s make the invisible visible.

#PurpleThursday

Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 20d

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at OBIA! 🍂🦃 Wishing you a safe and joyful long weekend. The OBIA office will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025💛

#Thanksgiving #Gratitude #BrainInjuryCommunity #OBIA

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 20d

💜Only 23% of survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) with a probable brain injury receive medical attention for their head injury.

This #PurpleThursday, let’s break the silence around brain injury in survivors of violence and push for access to care, safety, and understanding.

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 21d

💜 Did you know? Between 27% and 100% of women who have experienced intimate partner violence have also sustained a traumatic brain injury. OBIA is shining a light on the intersection of brain injury and gender-based violence every day, leading up to #PurpleThursday on October 16th.

#IPV #EndGBV

Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 22d

📢 Great news! Due to the high number of requests, we have extended the early bird rate to October 17th!

👉 Register Now: https://ow.ly/MN2g50X6nmK

#braininjury #braininjuryawareness #OBIAconference #ProvincialABIConference

Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 22d

🖥️Training and inclusion creates a stronger workplace. Join OBIA's Employer Support Initiative Online Learning Program to build a more inclusive work environment for those with a disability ➡️ https://braininjuryandreturntowork.ca/

#DEAM2025 #AccommodationsABI #ReturnToWorkProgram #BrainInjury

Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 22d

💙 Thank you, Justin Villeneuve!

We’re so grateful to Justin for competing at HYROX Doubles Toronto and fundraising in support of OBIA! Your dedication and passion help make a real difference for individuals living with brain injury across Ontario.

#HYROXToronto #SupportOBIA

Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 23d

🙏Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors for your generous support of the 2025 Provincial ABI Conference and the brain injury community! 💙 Register Now ! ➡️ https://obia.ca/abi-conference/

#braininjury #braininjuryawareness #OBIAconference #ProvincialABIConference