OBIA News

During these unprecedented times dealing with COVID-19, the team at the Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) give thanks to those working on the front lines helping people living with brain injury.

The Ontario Brain Injury Association is OPEN – VIRTUALLY and we continue to attend to the needs of those living with the effects of acquired brain injuries and their families in this time of uncertainty.

On Tuesday, October 29, Steve Noyes, OBIA’s I.T. Coordinator received the Volunteer Service Award from the Province of Ontario in recognition of his 10 years of service to our organization.

Since the late 1980’s, many of the pioneers in developing community supports for persons living with brain injury were caregivers. These family caregivers not only took care of their loved ones, but developed supports through the establishment of local community associations.

In an instant, the lives of those who sustain an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and their families are changed forever.

In a recent conversation with some members of OBIA’s Online Concussion Support Group, we discussed identity and invisibility. In fact, this is a discussion we have with most people who are involved with OBIA, concussion or not.

OBIA’s Executive Director speaks at Ontario Brain Institute Symposium.

The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. It controls our movements, sensations, thoughts, words and emotions.

My name is Ria Koning and I was born on December 14th 1941 as Ria Neehuis (my maiden name) in Oldenburg Germany. I tell everyone I am 49 and holding.