Ontario Brain Injury Association

⭐This Concussion Awareness Week, our Thursday Check-In is a reminder that concussion can affect people in many different ways.

👉Symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, memory problems, light sensitivity, and changes in mood can impact everyday life, and you don’t have to navigate those challenges alone.

📌Take a moment to check in with yourself or someone you care about. How are you feeling today? What kind of support might help?

🧠OBIA offers resources and support for individuals living with concussion and brain injury, as well as their families and caregivers, including our Helpline, online concussion support groups, Peer Support Program, and Navigating Concussion – Your Guide to Recovery booklet.

📞 OBIA Helpline: 1-800-263-5404
Monday–Friday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30, 2026

OBIA joins Canadians across the country in recognizing the historical and ongoing impacts of the residential school system of Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge the truth of the painful experiences that Indigenous children endured and the profound intergenerational trauma that continues to affect the Indigenous communities today.

The OBIA office will be closed on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

🧠 Rowan’s Law Day | September 30, 2026

📌We are sharing this message today since tomorrow is also the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, an important day of remembrance, reflection and learning.

📌As we approach Rowan’s Law Day, we remember Rowan Stringer and the lasting impact of her story on concussion awareness and prevention. Her legacy reminds us of the importance of recognizing concussion symptoms, speaking up and making safety a priority in sports and beyond.

Let's continue raising awareness and helping protect our communities.⭐

⭐ Concussion Awareness Week | September 28 – October 3, 2026 ⭐
Starting today and continuing through October 3, we come together to raise awareness, promote understanding, and show our support for individuals living with concussion, their families, and caregivers.

For those living with a concussion, even the simplest tasks can become difficult. Behind every recovery journey is a person who deserves to be heard, understood, and supported.

Throughout this week, OBIA will be sharing information, resources, and messages to help raise awareness of concussion and the impact it can have on everyday life.

Together, let's create a community where those affected by concussion feel seen, heard, and valued. 💜

🌟 Registration is Open! 🌟

Secure your spot in the Level 1 Neurorehabilitation course.

This 4-day Certificate Training Program provides practical information, strategies, and interventions to help professionals better support people living with acquired brain injury (ABI).

Topics include:
🧠 Foundations of Neurorehabilitation
💭 Cognitive function in everyday life
🤝 Supporting participation and social relationships
⚖️ Risk management and decision-making

🗓️ February 18–19 & February 22–23, 2027
⏰ Early Bird Registration Deadline: December 4, 2026
💻 Online via Zoom

Member and group rates are available.
📧 Contact [email protected] for more information.

➡️ Tap the link in our bio to register!

On September 4, OBIA’s Life After Impact Team attended Hamilton’s fifth annual “Ability First” Accessibility Fair, presented by the City of Hamilton and the Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities (ACPD).

Through our Understanding Brain Injury Station, we had the opportunity to connect with community members, share information about brain injury, and help build greater awareness and understanding.

⭐Thank you to everyone who stopped by and shared in conversations about creating more accessible, inclusive, and supportive communities. We’re grateful to be part of events that bring people and organizations together.

✨Thursday Check-in with OBIA!✨

OBIA is pleased to introduce a new initiative: Thursday Check-in with OBIA!

Each Thursday, we’ll be sharing helpful reminders, practical tips, resources, and supportive check-ins for people living with brain injury, care partners, service providers, and members of our community.

This series is rooted in advocacy, support, connection and education. Our goal is to create a regular space where community members can discover helpful information, feel supported, and stay connected to resources that may make a meaningful impact on their day-to-day lives.

This week, we’re placing the spotlight on OBIA resources with content designed to help you discover our free and accessible resources and programs available and how you can reach out when you need them.

Stay tuned every Thursday for a new check-in and a little reminder that support and connection are always within reach.