🎙️Resource Spotlight: The Sharing Experiences with Concussion/TBI and Return to Sport podcast explores the stigma athletes may face after a brain injury through real stories. Watch today: https://youtu.be/wyiZ-UHakrg #BrainInjury #Concussion #ReturnToSport #ConcussionAwareness
Ontario Brain Injury Association
@ontariobia.bsky.social
Our mission is to enhance the lives of Ontarians living with the effects of acquired brain injury (ABI). https://obia.ca/
Happy Civic Holiday Weekend! Please note the OBIA office will be closed on Monday, August 3, 2026. #LongWeekend
As we head into the long weekend, extreme heat can pose additional challenges for those living with brain injury🧠☀️. Stay cool and stay safe this weekend! #BrainInjuryAwareness #BrainInjury #HeatSafety #SummerSafety #StayCool #DisabilityAwareness #Ontario
June marked Brain Injury Awareness Month, and communities across Ontario came together for the inaugural Raise the Flag Campaign. 📍 Explore the map to see the communities that participated in this year's Raise the Flag Campaign!
Tune in to Episode 3 of Brain Injury Speaks: The Podcast to explore the power of peer support through the voices of partners, mentors, and OBIA's Provincial Peer Support Coordinator! Listen now at https://youtu.be/fqs6ToGlURg?si=cxwPdWNHDVvazpRj #BrainInjury #PeerSupport #Podcast
July 22 marks World Brain Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of brain health. This World Brain Day, let’s work together to make brain health accessible for all. #BrainHealth #AccessForAll #BrainInjuryAwareness #BrainInjury #OBIA #WorldBrainDay2026
🌟 Program Announcement! 🌟 The OBIA/Brock University Level 2 Program on Mental Health, Addictions & Brain Injury is Open for Registration!🧠 Early Bird Rate: $575 (ends Oct 1st); Group Discounts Available! Register Today: https://ow.ly/ayea50Znv8G
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
✨ Multiply Your Impact! ✨Donations to OBIA through the Bayshore Foundation are matched by 50%! Your generosity helps us deliver essential services and amplify the voices of those living with brain injury. Donate Here 👉 https://bayshorefoundation.ca/campaigns/ontario-brain-injury-association/
✨OBIA is looking for Volunteer Mentors for our Peer Support Program to help others navigate life after brain injury. Contact your local Brain Injury Association or: Carla Thoms Provincial Peer Support Coordinator, OBIA 📞 1-800-263-5404 ext. 227 📧 peersupport@obia.on.ca
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
Final Reminder! Nominate those who excel in their service to the brain injury community for the 2026 Awards of Excellence in Brain Injury Rehabilitation! Nominate Now➡️ https://aoe.pialaw.ca/ #AOE2026
🏆 Do you know an outstanding Case Manager making a difference in brain injury rehabilitation? Nominate them for the Case Manager of the Year award! Submit your nomination today➡️ https://aoe.pialaw.ca/ #AOE2026
🏆 Do you know an outstanding Health Care Provider? Now's the time to nominate them for the Health Care Provider of the Year award! Nominate today➡️ https://aoe.pialaw.ca/ #AOE2026
🏆 Do you know an outstanding Community Brain Injury Association? Now's the time to nominate them for the Community Brain Injury Association of the Year award! Nominate today➡️ https://aoe.pialaw.ca/ #AOE2026
🏆 Do you know an outstanding Rehabilitation Company? Now's the time to nominate them for the Rehabilitation Company of the Year award! Nominate today➡️ https://aoe.pialaw.ca/ #AOE2026
📢 Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? We're looking for a Marketing Specialist. Application Deadline: July 17, 2026, 4:00 PM EST. Learn more: https://obia.ca/get-involved/employment-opportunities/
🏆 Do you know an outstanding Hospital Social Worker? Now's the time to nominate them for Hospital Social Worker of the Year award! Nominate here ➡️ https://ow.ly/YAGe50S7L5H #AOE2026
👀Looking for #braininjury service providers near you? Visit OBIA's Online Directory of Services of Treatment Providers, Health Care Professionals and Law Firms in Ontario. To view or join the directory, visit ➡️ http://obia.ca/directory-se...
🎉 Wishing you and your loved ones Happy Canada Day! 🎉 Please note the OBIA office will be closed today, July 1st. #CanadaDay #OBIA
Don't forget to NOMINATE those who excel in their service to the brain injury community for the 2026 Awards of Excellence in Brain Injury Rehabilitation! Nominate Now➡️ https://aoe.pialaw.ca/ #AOE2026
🌟 New Free Resources for Ontario Employers! Are you an employer in Ontario supporting an employee recovering from a brain injury/concussion? OBIA's Return to Work team has you covered! Check out our downloadable resources here👉 https://braininjuryandreturntowork.ca/employer-resources/
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/
🌟 New Resources Available for Employees & Job Seekers! These resources are designed to support individuals navigating the journey back to work after a brain injury or concussion. 🧠 👉 Check out the new resources here: https://braininjuryandreturntowork.ca/employee-job-seeker-resources/
Don't forget to NOMINATE those who excel in their service to the brain injury community for the 2026 Awards of Excellence in Brain Injury Rehabilitation! Nominate Now➡️ https://aoe.pialaw.ca/ #AOE2026
🎉Our team also attended the 2026 Brain Tumour Walk in Toronto! Thank you to Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada for another wonderful event!
🎉Thank you to Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada for inviting our team to the 2026 Brain Tumour Walk in Hamilton this Sunday!
📵Texting while driving is the same as driving blind for 5 seconds. It can happen in an instant. Brain injury can happen in an instant. Don't text and drive. For more information or support, contact us at 1-800-263-5404 or email: support@obia.on.ca. #BIAM2026
On Wednesday, Virginia Hack and Heather Nuttall from OBIA's team attended the 🧠23rd Annual Acquired Brain Injury Survivor Conference hosted by North Simcoe Muskoka Acquired Brain Injury Collaborative. 🙏It was amazing connecting with survivors, caregivers and community partners.
Thank you to OBIA's Gold Corporate Champion, PIA Law, for your generous support of individuals living with the effects of ABI 🧠 Visit them at: https://pialaw.ca/ to learn more. #braininjuryawareness #corporatechampions