OBIA News

Canada Disability Benefit

We are excited to announce that the Canada Disability Benefit will come into effect on May 15th, 2025. This new benefit will provide low- and modest-income working-age persons with disabilities with up to $200 per month in financial support.

Brain Injury Awareness Flag Contest

This initiative aims to provide a unifying symbol for the brain injury community & foster a sense of pride and recognition for individuals impacted by ABI. We invite individuals affected by ABI, caregivers and family members to participate in this design contest and submit your artwork!

Giving Tuesday

This #GivingTuesday help OBIA keep making a difference. Your generosity and support helps us continue delivering essential services to our community. Donate to our online campaign this #GivingTuesday.

Purple Thursday

OBIA is raising awareness about Intimate Partner Violence and Brain Injury.

National Brain Injury Strategy

On June 12, 2024, the House of Commons unanimously passed Bill C-277, the National Strategy on Brain Injuries Act, marking a historic step toward enhancing brain injury awareness, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation across Canada.

2024 Back to School Conference September 18, 2024

2024 Back to School Conference – Register Now!

PIA and OBIA are co-hosting the 2024 Back to School Conference. This year’s conference is titled, “Practical Strategies Brain Injury Rehabilitation: Paediatrics to Geriatrics and Everything in Between”.

Now Recruiting: Participants for the Return to Work Program!

(OBIA) is embarking on a journey to help improve return to work outcomes after concussion/ brain injury.

ODSP Increase Survey Report

Brain Injury Speaks conducted a survey for members who are recipients of ODSP (28 respondents). The purpose was to provide input about this increase and how it affects them.