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BC Brain Injury Association's 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 registered Provincial organization operating within 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 Office Administrator, Deborah St. Jean, and our retired 2009 Executive Director, Margaret Ickert continuing to work industriously behind the scenes with BCBIA, we have an experienced complement of eager and tenacious workers going forward into 2010 and 2011.

BCBIA concentrates its efforts through lobbying at the Ministry level, and now have acquired strong allies at the Ministry expressing their enthusiasm and support for BCBIA's on-going endeavors. We are aware of the importance of serving as the voice of those who have sustained a brain injury; therefore, to that end 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 throughout 2010 we are seeking new Board members to ensure continuous broadening 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 in 2009, and is being actively persued in 2010 to its conclusion. BCBIA are now 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.

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 invaluable “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 within 2010. Thank you for your support.

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