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BC Brain Injury Association Mission Statement

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“To provide a voice to promote a better quality of life for those living with acquired brain injury through education, information, prevention, support and advocacy."

The British Columbia Brain Injury Association is a Provincial organization in British Columbia serving the interests of all affected by Acquired Brain Injury in BC.

BCBIA has taken many positive steps forward during this last year, building on a well-established foundation. With our new Executive Director, Margaret Ickert in place, we have a full complement of eager and industrious workers.

We have continued our efforts in lobbying at the Ministry level and now have some strong allies at the Ministry expressing their enthusiasm and support for our on-going endeavors. We are aware of the importance of serving as the voice of those who have sustained a brain injury, we continue to strike initiatives.

A Medical Advisory Board is now being established to assist in responding to the multitude of requests we receive monthly regarding individual needs and we are seeking new Board members to ensure broad representation. New efforts are also being launched regarding accreditation and we are in the planning stages of this effort in conjunction with the University of Victoria.

In concert with the BC Coalition for people with Disabilities and a host of other contributors, a document recommending changes to the Part 7 agreement was presented to ICBC. We are awaiting a response regarding a working committee in this area.

The BCBIA web site is ever evolving, with the most recent attention being paid to the “Kids Korner” thanks to a generous grant from the Ministry of Children & Families. Watch for this exciting interactive and informative addition to our website in the spring/summer of 2009.

Funding remains a priority and the BCBIA is pleased to note that provincial senate committee on finance has recommended that we be provided core funding to support our “Resource and Referral Services.” This is vital service will assist not only survivors and caregivers but also community based brain injury service providers and professionals to access resources and on-line training supports. Negotiations are underway to finalize this agreement.

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