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BC Brain Injury Association Mission Statement

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.

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 assisting in managing responses to the multitude of requests we receive monthly regarding individual needs and this year we are seeking to add new Board members to ensure broad representation.

BCBIA, 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. There is headway being made in negotiating these changes with ICBC. Negotiations are underway to finalize this agreement.

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 Rick Hansen Foundation, the Ministry of Children & Families. Phase 1 was launched in Fall 2009 and Phase 2 is ready and set to launch in Summer 2011. Visit often and watch the Kids Korner website's progress.

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 locate and access BC valuable resources and on-line training supports.

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