Brain Connect

About Brain Connect

Welcome to the Brain Connect program!

With generous support from the New Horizons for Seniors Program, the Brain Connect program continues to provide seniors and survivors with much needed technology assistance.
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Throughout this pandemic period and beyond, we know that many seniors and brain injury survivors are isolated and need to rely on technology to stay connected with family, friends and professional services.

We also know that many seniors and survivors may need to learn how to use what they have or need an upgrade! 

Our Brain Connect program supports our members in the Waterloo Region, the City of Guelph and Wellington County as well as older adults to utilize technology, develop a deeper tech confidence, enhance their lifestyle and support their rehabilitation journey. 

The Brain Connect Program has several components:  
  • Device Program supports survivors of brain injury in obtaining needed tech devices to support their ongoing recovery and lifestyle needs.  
  • Tech Talks, weekly virtual tech talks include a main topic of discussion/education and an open Q&A  offered via Zoom  
  • Older Adult Education comprises of an 8 to 10 week digital literacy program for seniors living in retirement homes or older adult communities focusing on confidence and safety

​If interested in Older Adult Education, please reach out to our Virtual Support Coordinator Emily by email at virtual@biaww.com! 

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Device Program

 The device program helps support survivors to obtain needed devices that support social connectedness, enhance their lifestyle and support their rehabilitation journey.  

Tech Talks

Brain Connect aims to ensure that all participants are able to use devices effectively. Tech talks, How-To Guides and support sessions are available to ensure the technology remains accessible and useable.

Online Resources

Youtube Tutorials
Tech Guides
Visit our YouTube channel to find a collection of videos to follow along to expand your tech skills. 
Read our collection of easy to follow tech guides that will help you with skills such as using a Google Nest or useful iPad accessories.

Testimonials

"I'm not alone. There are others who are experiencing what I am experiencing. I was able to meet these people virtually through my new iPad from the brain connect program. Staff introduced me to new apps as well as help me learn how to use different devices that I had. I am very grateful."

​- Brain Connect Participant
"For somebody with a brain injury, you can't see what their struggles are, the fatigue or word-finding difficulties. 
I personally was provided with a Google Nest Hub, which is a device that responds to audio commands which is fantastic for me with my low vision." 
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​- Ashley Tindall, Brain Connect Participant

Sponsors

Phase 2 sponsor to March 2023
Phase 3 sponsor to September 2024
Thank you to our Phase 1 funders
Emergency Community Support Fund via the Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation
City of Guelph       
Cambridge & North Dumfries Community Foundation
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J. D. Walden Fund