manitoba brain injury association

Dauphin/Parkland Region & Area Support Groups

david — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:50:29 +0000

[ September 2, 2009; October 7, 2009; November 4, 2009; December 2, 2009; January 6, 2010; February 3, 2010; March 3, 2010; April 7, 2010; June 2, 2010; ] 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Community Services Building in Dauphin

Winnipeg Support Groups

david — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:34:40 +0000

[ September 9, 2009; September 16, 2009; October 7, 2009; October 14, 2009; October 21, 2009; November 4, 2009; November 18, 2009; December 2, 2009; December 9, 2009; December 16, 2009 to December 17, 2009. January 6, 2010; January 13, 2010 to January 14, 2010. January 20, 2010; February 3, 2010; February 10, 2010; February 17, 2010; March 3, 2010 to March 4, 2010. March 10, 2010; March 17, 2010 to March 18, 2010. April 7, 2010; April 14, 2010; April 21, 2010; May 5, 2010; May 12, 2010; May 19, 2010; June 2, 2010; June 9, 2010; June 16, 2010; ] 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 204-825 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg

Brandon Support Groups

david — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:42:10 +0000

[ September 16, 2009; October 21, 2009; November 18, 2009; December 16, 2009; January 20, 2010; February 17, 2010; March 17, 2010; April 21, 2010; May 17, 2010; June 16, 2010; ] 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Town Centre (Public Health Office) A5-800 Rosser Avenue, Brandon

Headways Social Group

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:54:48 +0000

Headways Social Group
Social/recreational group (open)
We welcome survivors and other members to join us for a variety of activities including events such as potluck dinners and games nights, riverboat cruises and picnics.

Empowerment Series

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:54:25 +0000

Empowerment Series
Lecture series with guest speakers (open)
3rd Thursday each month
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
825 Sherbrook Street (SMD building)

Discussion Group

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:53:26 +0000

Discussion Group
Topics related to brain injuries (limited to 12 participants)
825 Sherbrook Street (SMD building)
Contact us to register.

Brain Training for Memory Enhancement

admin — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:37:27 +0000

An exciting program will be offered to the brain injured community thanks to the Community initiatives and Research Program through the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba.

Manitoba Brain Injury Association is offering a new progam - Brain Training for Memory Enhancement project. Over the next 24 months, 60 consenting participants with acquired brain injury (ABI) will be engaged in a simple ABA design research project. The project will measure treatment outcomes that occur as a result of the Brain Fitness Program – a computer software assisted cognitive training program.

The Brain Fitness Program software has been shown to improve memory, strengthen communication, and sharpen thinking at any age. To date, published research on this computer software has focused on training the healthy brain. This project will evaluate the effectiveness of the software in improving the cognitive status of people who have experienced an ABI.

Participants will be provided with computerized cognitive training with weekly coaching from a Speech-Language Pathologist experienced in the use of software for adults with communication disorders and trained to use the Brain Fitness Program. Between sessions, participants will complete five-45 minute lessons at home using the software on a laptop loaned to the participant.

If you would like additional information on the project or wish to refer an individual to the program please contact MBIA.

Hawaiian Oyster Odyssey

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:03:22 +0000

Ever been to a HOO? The MBIA in partnership with WECARE Home Health Services and Brain Injury Association of Canada is hosting a Hawaiian Oyster Odyssey (HOO). The evening promises to be a fun-filled event. There will be an oyster bar and the food and refreshments will be Hawaiian (of course!) You will gain a greater awareness about brain injury as well as an opportunity to network with survivors of brain injuries or individuals involved in supporting or treating Manitobans who live with a brain injury.

This year’s HOO will be held September 25. Please contact us at 975-3280 for further information.

Umbrella Walk

admin — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:54:08 +0000

This successful fundraising event has always enjoyed huge participation from both private and corporate citizens and we are counting on an even larger turn out this year. This September 26, 2010 we have planned a day chock-full of fun, entertainment and fellowship. We even have food, prizes and surprises for everybody. Each registrant will receive an “official umbrella”. In Winnipeg we have three routes through beautiful Assinaboine Park. Registrants can walk a 1.5 kilometer, 3 kilometer, or a 5 kilometer route. In Dauphin, our Walk is through the scenic Vermillion Park. Registrants will gather at the Picnic Shelter to register at 1:30pm before heading off on their route. Walk will start at 2pm.

For more information and registration packages you can call Nancy Lussier at 975-3272 or email her at mbiaparty@mts.net.

Mock Car Crash

admin — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:19:13 +0000

An annual event staged by MBIA in partnership with several organizations mentioned below, the Mock Car Crash is intended to expose Manitoba youth to the consequences of such risk taking behaviour as driving while impaired, without a seatbelt, and while speeding. The first Crash was held on October 19th, 1998 in Oak Bluff, Manitoba. The event was designed to show students firsthand the after effects of a fatal collision, such as the impact on the family and emergency personnel.

With the help of various organizations, including Headingley RCMP Traffic Services, Manitoba Public Insurance. Red River Exhibition Park, Winnipeg Fire & Paramedic Service, City of Winnipeg Police Services (Traffic Division), Manitoba Safety Council, Canadian Red Cross, Paramedic Association of Manitoba, Province of Manitoba Transportation and Government Services, RCMP Communications Centre, and Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, a mock car crash is staged before an audience of 250 grade 12 students.

MBIA stages two Mock Crashes annually.

Winnipeg –September 16, 09
Ste. Anne – June 8, 2009