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Resources 
  • Resource Guide Forward
  • Acknowledgments
  • Glossary of Terms

































Forward

The 2011 edition of Brain Injury: A Resource Guide adds a new format and updates to our 2007 edition. This guide represents part of the continuing efforts of the Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington to improve delivery of services to those living with brain injury and the professionals that serve them. 

Our goals were to provide a resource book that would help to answer some of the common questions about brain injury, provide education about brain injury and the processes involved in recovery.

Enjoy the reference guide and use it often. We invite any suggestions for future editions.


Terms of Use

This resource book is a starting point for learning about many of the terms and issues that face those living with a brain injury. This guide is not intended to be definitive in any area that it touches upon.


This guide is provided solely for educational purposes. It is not intended to replace or supercede legal, medical or other advice. The fountain of knowledge surrounding the topics covered in this guide are forever changing as the laws that affect the rights of those affected. Readers are cautioned to always seek out and follow the advice of professionals. In many respects, the information provided in this resource only skims the surface of the topic under discussion.


The participants in the creation of this guide and those involved in its distribution cannot be responsible for any errors or omissions. 
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Team
    • Newsletters
    • Acquired Brain Injury
    • Survivor Stories
    • Survivor Profiles
    • Shop Online
    • Annual Reports
    • Sponsors and Supporters
    • Awards and Appreciation
  • Programs
    • Survivor Programs >
      • Art Programs >
        • Greeting Cards
        • Unmasking Brain Injury
        • Acrylic Paint Pouring
        • Fused Glass
        • Ceramics
        • Gupta Exhibition
        • Brain Art
      • Brain Connect >
        • Device Program
        • Tech Talks
        • Tech Guides
        • Tech Videos
        • Testimonials
        • Fraud Awareness and Financial Literacy
      • Brain Makers
      • Support Groups >
        • Drop-in Support Groups
        • Peer Support Program
      • Young Brain Circle >
        • Stress Management
        • Pain Management Strategies
        • Social Relationships and Communication
        • Apps and Technology
        • Mindfulness and Meditation
    • Caregiver Programs >
      • Caregivers
    • Community Programs >
      • Lidz on Kidz
      • Seniors-Brain Link
      • IPV Program
  • Events & News
    • News
    • Upcoming Events
    • Past Events >
      • 2024
      • 2022/2023
      • 2020/2021
      • 2018/2019
      • Pre-2019 Event Sponsors
  • Resources
    • Automotive Insurance
    • Brain Basics
    • Caregiver Program for Parents
    • Recovery
    • COVID-19 Update
    • Education Programs >
      • Grades 1-3
      • Grades 4-6
      • Grades 7-8
    • Family Caregivers: Introduction to Brain Injury
    • OBIA Helpline
    • Other Brain Injury Resources >
      • Coma Scales
  • Community
    • Associations in Ontario
    • Professional Directory >
      • Attendant Care Nursing Services
      • Case Management
      • Clinical Neuro-Psychologist
      • Occupational Therapist
      • Optometrist
      • Personal Injury Lawyers >
        • Choosing a Lawyer
      • Physiotherapist
      • ​Rehabilitation Therapist
      • Social Worker/Psychotherapist
      • Speech Language Pathologist
      • Vestibular Rehabilitation
    • Community Partners
  • Get Involved
    • Membership
    • Send Greeting Cards
    • Legacy Giving
    • Donate >
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    • Corporate Giving
    • In Memoriams
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