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

💙 Thursday Check-In | Concussion Awareness Week Concussion symptoms aren’t always visible. Take a moment to check in with yourself or someone you care about. 📞 OBIA Helpline: 1-800-263-5404 #ConcussionAwarenessWeek #ThursdayCheckIn

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

OBIA recognizes the ongoing impacts of residential schools on Indigenous Peoples and honours Survivors, their families, and communities. Our office will be closed on September 30 for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We are the faces of brain injury. Behind every injury is a person with a story worth hearing. This #ConcussionAwarenessWeek, we're amplifying voices, raising awareness, and reminding everyone that every recovery journey is unique. 🧠 #BrainInjuryAwareness #OBIA

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🧠 Ahead of Rowan’s Law Day tomorrow, we honour Rowan Stringer’s legacy and the importance of concussion awareness and prevention. We’re sharing this message today as September 30 also marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. #RowansLawDay #ConcussionAwareness

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

⭐ Concussion Awareness Week | Sept 28–Oct 3 💜 Even everyday tasks can be challenging after a concussion. This week, OBIA is sharing resources to raise awareness and support those affected, along with their families and caregivers. #ConcussionAwarenessWeek #OBIA

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

✨ Introducing #ThursdayCheckInWithOBIA! Each Thursday, OBIA will share practical tips, helpful resources and supportive check-ins for people living with brain injury, care partners, service providers and our community. This week: explore OBIA’s free resources and programs. 💙

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We may have just traded summer days for school-year schedules, but that hasn’t stopped us from planning one of our favourite events of the year! 🎉 OBIA/BIST Mix & Mingle 📅 June 2, 2027 📍 Chef’s Hall, Toronto #OBIA #BIST #MixAndMingle #SaveTheDate #BrainInjuryCommunity

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Back to school means more e-bikes and e-scooters on the road. 🛴🚲 Know the rules, stay alert, ride one person at a time, never ride impaired, and wear a helmet. E-scooter rules can vary by municipality. Ride smart and help protect your brain. #BrainInjuryPrevention

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Happy Labour Day from all of us at the Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA)! 🍁 Please note that the OBIA office is closed today in observance of Labour Day. We will reopen and resume regular business hours tomorrow.

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Join OBIA’s FREE webinar: “Intersecting Harms, Integrated Responses: Supporting Survivors of Brain Injury & Gender-Based Violence.” 🗓️ Sept 16, 12–1pm EDT. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN… #BrainInjury #GBV

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The September issue of **OBIA Review** is here! 🧠✨ This issue explores **the intersections of brain injury** and the many experiences, perspectives and factors that shape life after brain injury. 📖 Tap the **link in our bio** to read the digital edition.

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Let us know which Rehabilitation Company has consistently provided exceptional service to the brain injury community. Vote Now➡️ aoe.pialaw.ca #AOE2026

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Let us know which Health Care Provider has consistently provided exceptional service to the brain injury community. Vote Now➡️ aoe.pialaw.ca #AOE2026

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Let us know which Community Brain Injury Association has consistently provided exceptional service to the brain injury community. Vote Now➡️ aoe.pialaw.ca #AOE2026

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

📣 We’re hiring! OBIA is seeking a Social Worker. Help people living with acquired brain injury and their family members through group programming and one-on-one support. 🔗 Learn more at ow.ly/9XJP50ZFgZ0

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Let us know which Case Manager has consistently provided exceptional service to the brain injury community. Vote Now➡️ aoe.pialaw.ca #AOE2026

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Let us know which Hospital Social Worker has consistently provided exceptional service to the brain injury community. Vote Now➡️ aoe.pialaw.ca #AOE2026

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🗳️ Voting is Now Open! Help us recognize the dedicated professionals or organizations who go above and beyond in supporting the brain injury community. 🧠💙 Cast your vote today➡️ aoe.pialaw.ca #AOE2026

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Now Available! Our new Impact of Brain Injury on Personal Relationships: Experiences and Perspectives Report explores how brain injury can affect friendships, romantic relationships and connections with coworkers. Visit the OBIA Website today to read the report. #BrainInjury #BrainInjurySpeaks

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

👀 Sneak peek: our new report looks at how friendships change after injury. 70% kept their friendships intact — but 30% lost friends (22% some, 8% all). Full report releasing tomorrow! #TBI #BrainInjuryAwareness

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We’re so grateful to our Gold Corporate Champion, Wright Rehab, for your support of individuals living with the effects of acquired brain injury (ABI). Your partnership helps us continue our work to support people living with brain injury and their families across Ontario.

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Our upcoming report explores how brain injury can affect romantic relationships, with findings from our Relationships & Brain Injury Study through the Brain Injury Speaks Network. 📅 The full report will be released Friday, August 21.

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🔦Resource Spotlight: Caregiving After Brain Injury Our Caregiving After Brain Injury resource offers practical information, strategies and support for caregivers and families. 👉 Visit Caregiving After Brain Injury: caregiverinfo.ca

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Our upcoming The Impact of Brain Injury on Personal Relationships: Experiences and Perspectives Report explores how relationships can change after a brain injury, including connections in the workplace. 📅 The full report will be released Friday, August 21.

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Whether you’ve sustained a concussion or a moderate to severe brain injury, OBIA is here to help! Our Helpline offers confidential support and information about brain injury to anyone seeking guidance. 📞 You’re not alone. #BrainInjury #ABI #ConcussionAwareness

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Our team was honoured to participate in the Rehabilitation in IPV-BI meeting this week! Thank you to Soar Project Canada for inviting us to be part of this important conversation focused on improving rehabilitation for people impacted by intimate partner violence (IPV) and brain injury (BI).

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A heartfelt thank you to OBIA's Gold Corporate Champion, PIA Law (McLeish Orlando Lawyers LLP, Oatley Vigmond Personal Injury Lawyers, and Thomson Rogers LLP), for your support of those affected by brain injury. 🧠 Learn more about PIA Law: pialaw.ca

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🎙️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: youtu.be/wyiZ-UHakrg #BrainInjury #Concussion #ReturnToSport #ConcussionAwareness

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Happy Civic Holiday Weekend! Please note the OBIA office will be closed on Monday, August 3, 2026. #LongWeekend

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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!

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

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 youtu.be/fqs6ToGlURg?si=cxwPdWNHDVv… #BrainInjury #PeerSupport #Podcast

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

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

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🌟 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: ow.ly/ayea50Znv8G

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

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: obia.ca/support/helpline Ph: 1-800-263-5404 #OBIACanHelp #BrainInjury #ABI #Concussion

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

✨ 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 👉 bayshorefoundation.ca/campaigns/ont…

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

✨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

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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: obia.ca/resources/brain-injury-info… Neurotrauma Care Pathways

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

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➡️ aoe.pialaw.ca #AOE2026

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

🏆 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➡️ aoe.pialaw.ca #AOE2026

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🏆 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➡️ aoe.pialaw.ca #AOE2026

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🏆 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➡️ aoe.pialaw.ca #AOE2026

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

🏆 Do you know an outstanding Rehabilitation Company? Now's the time to nominate them for the Rehabilitation Company of the Year award! Nominate today➡️ aoe.pialaw.ca #AOE2026

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

📢 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: obia.ca/get-involved/employment-opp…

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🏆 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 ➡️ ow.ly/YAGe50S7L5H #AOE2026

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

👀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 ➡️ obia.ca/directory-se...

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🎉 Wishing you and your loved ones Happy Canada Day! 🎉 Please note the OBIA office will be closed today, July 1st. #CanadaDay #OBIA

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

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➡️ aoe.pialaw.ca #AOE2026

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

🌟 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👉 braininjuryandreturntowork.ca/emplo…

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Thank you to our Gold Corporate Champion Wright Rehab for your generous support of individuals living with the effects of ABI. Visit them at: wrightrehab.ca Find out how your organization can get involved➡️https://obia.ca/get-involved/corporate-champions-program/

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