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If you have been injured or suffered a tragic loss, it’s important to contact a lawyer immediately. Our experienced team of specialized lawyers can help
you get the care and compensation you deserve.
For more than a century, Siskinds has been dedicated to ensuring our clients receive exceptional service and practical, results-oriented solutions.
When you choose Siskinds’ Personal Injury Law Group, you’re choosing Leaders in their Field.
Contact us for a free consultation.
IF YOU’VE BEEN INJURED, WE CAN HELP.
Brain Injury Services Directory
Fourth Edition June 2009
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Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION 5 Preface Fourth Edition 5 Welcome 5 Legal Information 6 About Us 6 Where to Find Information 7 Brain Injury Associations 7
CHILDREN AND BRAIN INJURY 8
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 10 How do Services get paid for? 10 Private Insurance Plans 10 Public Insurance Plans 11 Public Support Program 11 Income Replacement 11 Assistive Devices 13 Home Modifications 13 Employment 13 Student Assistance 14
HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS 15 What Services are available while in the hospital? 15 Hospital Emergency Services 15 Family Physicians 15 Acute Hospital Services 15 Hospital Social Work Services 15 Who can help to coordinate? 16 Case Management 16 Care Planning/Future Care Cost 21 Who Helps You? (Health Professions Involved in your Care) 22 Neurologists 22 Neurosurgeons 22 Physiatrists 22 Counselling Services 24 Psychologists 24 Neuropsychologists 27 Social Worker 28
Therapy 34 Physiotherapy 34 Vestibular Rehab 39 Kinesiology 40 Speech Language Pathologists 42 Occupational Therapists 45 Rehabilitation Therapists 50 Music Rehabilitation 54 Art Therapy 55 Behavioural Activation 55 Pain Management 55 Assistive Device Program Assess 56 Registered Dietitian 56
MEDICAL REHABILITATION SERVICES 56 Outpatient and Community Based Rehabilitation Programs 56 Parkwood Hospital 57 Acquired Brain Injury Inpatient Program 57 Acquired Brain Injury Neurobehavioral Rehabilitation Inpatient Program 57 Acquired Brain Injury Outpatient Program 57 Acquired Brain Injury Outreach Program 58 NeuroTrauma Rehabilitation Program 58 Driver Assessment and Rehabilitation Program 58 The PossAbilities Program 58 Dale Brain Injury Services 58 Consulting & training 59 Personal Support and Independence Training (PSIT) 59 Assisted Living Services 59 Cornerstone Clubhouse 59
RETURN TO LIFE AFTER THE HOSPITAL 59 Transitional/Supported Living 59 Long-term Care 60 Rehabilitation Hospital 60 Assisted Living 60 Home Care 60 Assisted/Transitional/Supported Independent Living 61 Home Care 62 Respite Care 63 Home Accessibility Studies 65 Day Programs 65 Meal Delivery Services 68
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RETURN TO SCHOOL/WORK 70
ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY SCHOOL 70 London/Middlesex/Oxford/Elgin 70 Perth/Huron 71
ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION 71 London 71 Oxford 72 Elgin 72 Middlesex 72 Perth 72 Huron 73
POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL 74 What is Academic Accommodation? 74 Work 82 Vocational Rehabilitation/Return to Work 82
TRANSPORTATION 89 Getting Around 89 Return to Driving 91 Driving Desensitization 91 Driving Assessment 92
OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES 93 Addictions 93 Community Resources Centres 95 Mental Health 95 Recreation/Leisure 99 Day Programs-Camps 101
LEGAL SERVICES 104 Legal Compensation 104 Personal Injury 105 Workers Safety Insurance Board WSIB 109 Other Legal Services 110 Criminal law 110 Family Law 110 Landlord Tenant Issues 111
INTRODUCTION Preface Fourth EditionThe Brain Injury Association of London and Region is very proud to be able to publish this Fourth Edition of our Brain Injury Services Directory. We have become keenly aware of the benefits this compendium of services gives to patients and their families. Knowing what services are available allows for better choices. We have structured the directory to have a brief explanation of each profession or service, followed by a listing of those providing that service and their contact information. Although we have made every effort to have the most complete and current listing of appropriate individuals, we also realize that the field is dynamic and ever changing. It is the intention of the Brian Injury Association of London and Region to regularly update this directory. The information in this directory will also be available through our web site. There are many people who contributed to the directory and who deserve our gratitude.
Without their contribution, the vision of providing this directory would not have come to fruition. Thank you to all those who, with great patience, helped us clarify some of the text. Also, thank you to those who, with great kindness and patience, helped us understand when we either omitted an appropriate listing or improperly categorized a listing. Please report all additions, deletions and errors to our Executive Director Donna Thomson by phone: (519) 642-4539 or by e-mail: [email protected]
Jim Mays, Chair Services Directory Committee
WelcomeBrain injuries involving some type of blow to the head are among the most common in our society. Some 700,000 people in North America suffer traumatic head injuries each year, and between 70,000 and 90,000 are left permanently disabled. Head injuries can range from relatively minor damage to the scalp and face such as lacerations, abrasions and bruising to more serious consequences involving damage to the brain.
We are focused on constantly seeking ways to improve services to persons living with the effects of brain injury. The mission of the Brain Injury Association of London and Region is to provide support, education, advocacy and increase public awareness. With this Fourth Edition of the Brain Injury Services Directory, our continued goal is to provide a comprehensive listing of programs and services currently available within the five county catchment area we serve. We hope that the directory will be a valuable resource for survivors and family members, allowing them to have a greater sense of involvement and control.
The production of this Fourth Edition was made possible through the generous contribution of the financial support by Siskinds, The Law Firm and Jim Mays.
Mary Carter President of the Brain Injury Association of London and Region June 2009
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Legal Information No part of this publication can be reported for a commercial purpose without the prior written permission of the Brain Injury Association of London and Region (the Association). We hope that the health care professional as well as survivors and their families find this text useful and, if so, they have the association’s permission to use and copy any part of this text in any way they find helpful.
This association is not engaged in rendering medical, legal or other professional advice. If you require such advice the assistance of trained and competent professionals should be sought. Neither the Association nor the Editorial Committee has the expertise or requisite knowledge to recommend an organization or professional. There are no messages in this text, either express or implicit which could be understood to have such meaning.
The Editorial Committee has worked hard to ensure that the information provided in this text is both comprehensive and accurate. Any errors, either of omission or accuracy, ought to be reported to the Association. We do expect funding will allow further editions where such errors can be corrected.
About UsThe Brain Injury Association of London & Region began in 1982 in response to the lack of awareness and services available to those who were affected by acquired brain injury. At that time, patients were being sent home from hospital with very little to no after-care support, and family members were left to cope on their own.
Although acquired brain injury remains one of the most mislabelled, misdiagnosed, and misunderstood disabilities, the Association has taken the initiative to change this by living up to the mission statement it adopted in 1995: “We are committed to maximizing the quality of life of individuals living with the affects of acquired brain injury through: support, education, advocacy and public awareness”. The Association strives to achieve the goals of the mission statement through the provision of the following services:
Advocacy Peer Support Mentor Program Support Groups in London, Elgin, Oxford, Perth & Huron Respite Care Public Awareness Presentations Publication of Brain Injury Services Directory Quarterly Newsletter ‘The Monarch’
Annual Conference Workshops Resource Materials Interagency Networking Helmets on Kids Partnership Camp Dawn Partnership Student Internships
The Association was incorporated in 1986 and registered as a charity in 1993 and is governed by a board of twelve directors.
With only 2 paid staff members, the Association relies heavily on the over 80 volunteers who play a significant role in the provision of the programs and services offered. They are board and committee members, office help, support group leaders, fundraisers, or presenters at public events.
The Association does not receive any public funding and derives its primary income from grants, fundraising events, conferences, workshops, donations, sponsorships, golf tournament, advertising and membership fees. As well, some supporters choose to donate their marketable securities in exchange for a charitable tax receipt or bequeath a legacy in their will. The Association constantly seeks financial support to continue offering such invaluable services and resources.
Where to Find Information The Brain Injury Association of London and Region serves the Counties of Middlesex (including the City of London), Elgin, Oxford, Huron, and Perth. One of its purposes is to provide information on community services in this area to anyone who requests it. This directory provides basic contact information for a variety of organizations, government departments, and professionals in the five counties. The Association will help people seeking information by phone, e-mail, regular mail or office visit.
Other helpful sources of information include government listings (check your telephone book), websites such as thehealthline.ca, public libraries, health units and community care access centers. The Brain Injury Association of London and Region will help users of this directory locate the existing services they seek.
Through the network of Brain Injury Associations across Canada, the London Association will help in finding information from other areas.
Brain Injury AssociationsBrain Injury Association of London & Region (Local) 560 Wellington St., Lower LevelLondon, ON N6A 3R4
Children and Brain Injury What makes children’s brain injury unique is the brain is still a developing brain. Some neurological deficits may not be apparent until late in adolescents. Some areas of the brain such as frontal lobes do not complete development until late in a child’s growth. Often there are no outward or obvious evidence of any deficits.
The most common, persistent and problematic issues that occur following a traumatic brain injury is learning and behavioural problems which are directly related to the injured brain.
Each child with an acquired brain injury is unique in their recovery as he or she is an individual. As a parent or caregiver, you may find that the many people who interact with your child-friends, teachers, specialists, administers, and others, aren’t as familiar with brain injury as you soon will be. Often as a parent or caregiver, you may find yourself being the educator, advocator and advocate for your child with the brain injury.
Literature on paediatric acquired brain injury suggests that some children may “grow into” their injury, as the impact of the injury to a developing brain is hard to predict, and deficits may be “unmasked” as demands and expectations increase.
Throughout this directory you will find services for children listed as ‘P’ for Paediatric. Below is additional contact information that may also be relevant for children.
Paediatric Acquired Brain Injury Community Outreach Program (PABICOP)779 Baseline Road East London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
P P P P P2 days
per week
London, ON N6C 5Y6
Phone 519-685-8704 Fax 519-685-8152
Thames Valley Children’s Centre799 Baseline Rd E. London, Ontario N6C 5Y6
Assists in funding medical healthcare and supportive services for individuals, charitable organizations and medical facilities with special emphasis on the needs of children and youth with brain injury
Children’s Help LinePhone 1-800-668-6868
Child and Parent Resource Centre CPRI600 Sanitorium Road London, Ontario N6H 3W7
Phone 519-858-2774
Easter Seal Society974 Dearness Drive London, ON N6E 2R8
Private Insurance Plans You might need help obtaining services and to supplement or replace your income. If you do, there are a number of different sources you should investigate.
You should first explore your own potential for benefits. If you were employed at the time you received your injury you may have extended health care benefits through a plan provided by your employer. Contact the Human Resources department or representative at your workplace to inquire. Did you purchase your own Sickness and Accident protection? Contact your insurance broker to inquire.
Were you injured in a manner which involved the use or operation of a motor vehicle, motorcycle, or snowmobile? Were you a passenger in or on such a vehicle? Were you struck by such a vehicle while walking or riding a bike? In these situations, and others, you may be entitled to receive No-Fault Automobile Accident Benefits even if you don’t have your own automobile policy, Accident benefits will provide both Income replacement benefits and benefits to cover supplementary medical and rehabilitation costs. Your first step to determine if you can access these benefits is to contact your insurance broker and report your injury. You should be given an application for Accident benefits to complete. You will need to ask your doctor and your employer to complete some parts of this form. It is often beneficial to ask a lawyer to review the application form prior to you submitting the form back to the insurance company. There are a number of elections, or decisions you might have to make while completing the application form. Understanding these elections may be helpful to you. Sometimes Insurance company representatives do not fully understand when or what benefits are available or you may not have a policy for automobile Insurance and thus not know who to contact. A lawyer will also help you in these circumstances.
Most lawyers who specialize in personal injury cases will not charge you for an initial consultation.
Often credit card companies will cover your credit card interest or even the credit card debt if you are disabled as a result of an injury. Bank loans and mortgages are also often protected while you are disabled. Contact your banker and credit card company to inquire whether you have this coverage.
Public Insurance Plans The municipal, provincial, and federal governments all provide assistance to individuals who become disabled from work due to injury or illness. There are different requirements to qualify for the different levels of benefit. You should check with a lawyer or social worker to explore fully the different forms of income assistance you may be entitled to receive.
The federal government provides the Canada Pension Plan – Disability (CPP-D). You must have paid into the plan through payroll deductions and have a disability of a defined level before you qualify. The provin-cial government also provides a disability pension, the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). Again, there is a requirement to qualify but you do not need to have paid into the plan. Each injured worker has 15 weeks of Employment Insurance- Sick Benefits which can be obtained through application to your local EI office. Finally, if you don’t qualify for any of the above, your municipality administers assistance funds on a needs basis under the Ontario Works/ Social Assistance Program.
If you were injured while doing your job you may qualify for Workers Compensation Benefits. If you were injured while doing your job by someone else who was not doing a job, for example a car accident, you then have a choice to collect Workers Compensation benefits or Automobile Accident Benefits, A lawyer should be consulted to help you understand this decision.
You may need help funding payment for prescription medication or assistive devices; the Ministry of Health, through the Trillium Drug Program, provides assistance in obtaining such items. If you qualify for Ontario Works or ODSP, all or almost all, of your medicine costs would be covered through their Drug Benefit Program.
Public Support ProgramsIncome Replacement Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefit The Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefit is available to individuals who have made enough contributions to the Canada Pension Plan, and whose disability prevents them from working at any job on a regular basis. The disability must be long lasting or likely to result in death. The disability benefit is a monthly benefit available to qualified CPP contributors and their dependent children.
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Canada Pension Plan Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Program The Canada Pension Plan Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Program offers vocational counselling, financial support for training, and job search services to recipients of Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefits to help them return to work.
TF 1-800-277-9914 TTY 1-800-255-4786
Web www.servicecanada.gc.ca
Ontario Disability Support Program Ministry of Community and Social Services South West Region 217 York Street, Suite 203 P.O. Box 5217 London, Ontario N6A 5R1
Tel 519-438-5111 TF 1-800-265-4197 TTY 519-663-5276 Fax 519-672-9510
Web www.mcss.gov.on.ca
Workplace Safety Insurance Board Your workplace insurance entitles you to a range of benefits. The benefit most people are familiar with is the replacement of earnings you lose while disabled by workplace illness or injury (benefit for loss of earnings), but a number of other WSIB benefits are available to you.
Employment Insurance (EI) Sickness Benefits, Compassionate Care Benefits
TF 1-800-206-7218 TTY 1-800-529-3742
Web www.servicecanada.gc.ca
Assistive Devices Assistive Devices Program The objective of the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) is to provide consumer centered support and funding to Ontario residents who have long-term physical disabilities and to provide access to personalized assistive devices appropriate for the individual’s basic needs. Devices covered by the program are intended to enable people with physical disabilities to increase their independence through access to assistive devices responsive to their individual needs.
TF 1-800-268-6021 TTY 1-800-387-5559
Home Modifications Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities (RRAP - Disabilities) Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers financial assistance to allow homeowners and landlords to pay for modifications to make their property more accessible to persons with disabilities. These modifications are intended to eliminate physical barriers, imminent safety risks and improve the ability to meet the demands of daily living within the home.
TF 1-800-668-2642
Employment Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities The Opportunities Fund is a program designed to help people with disabilities prepare for and obtain employment or self-employment. It also assists people to develop the skills they need to keep a new job. 140 Promenade du Portage Phase IV, 4th Floor Gatineau, Quebec K1A OJ9
Student Assistance Canada Study Grant for the Accommodation of Students with Permanent Disabilities The Canada Study Grant for the Accommodation of Students with Permanent Disabilities can provide up to $8,000 per loan year to help pay for exceptional education-related costs associated with your disability. These costs may include tutors, oral or sign interpreters, attendant care for studies, specialized transportation (to and from school only), 75% of the cost of a learning disability assessment up to a maximum of $1,200, note takers, readers and Braille’s.
Canada Access Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities This up-front grant is awarded to students with permanent disabilities who have demonstrated financial need. It is intended to assist in covering the costs of accommodation, tuition, books, and other education-related expenses up to $2,000 per loan year.
Student Support Branch Students attending a post-secondary institution in Ontario must contact the financial aid office at their post-secondary institution for assistance.
TDD/TTY 1-800-465-3958
Web http://osap.gov.on.ca
National Student Loans Service Centre If you experience exceptional financial hardship caused by a permanent disability, and you are unable to repay your Canada Student Loan, you may qualify for the Canada Student Loans Program Permanent Disability Benefit. Under this benefit, you no longer have to repay the loan.
Public Institutions Division: 1-888 815-4514 TTY 1-888 815-4556
The Monarch - The Monarch is the quarterly newsletter of the Brain Injury Association of London & Region published since 1987. It is the prime means of communication of the Association and keeps readers informed of new and interesting brain injury related topics. Often you will see articles by professionals appear in The Monarch, along with interesting stories written by survivors and important contact information.
Health Care ProfessionalsWhat services are available while in the hospital?Hospital Emergency ServicesThe Hospital Emergency Department provides you with immediate care to stabilize your physical condition. The physicians will assess your medical condition and initiate care. They may refer you to specialists who will further review your medical needs. If you are in a smaller community hospital, the emergency physician may contact another centre to determine if your health care needs would be better met by their services. You may complete many diagnostic tests including x-rays, CT scans, blood samples, insertion of intravenous lines, and application of monitors to assist the doctors to care for you.
Family PhysiciansYour family physician is usually not involved in your care while in hospital. You may wish to continue to be involved in your care as a member of your health care team. A family member could contact your family doctor. It may be helpful to have medical summaries or discharge medical reports sent to your family physician. If you live in a rural community, your family physician may arrange further rehabilitation and contribute to your ongoing care.
Acute Hospital ServicesYou may be cared for in different areas of the hospital. Some patients require 24 hour supervision and may be admitted to the Intensive Care Unit while some may require surgery in the Operating Room, and others may be admitted for observation on a medical/surgical ward. Your physician may recommend that you be assessed by other specialist physicians. Speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, social workers and dieticians may also be involved in your care. During this time they will have suggestions on the best ways for you to recover from your brain injury. They may recommend for you to be assessed by a rehabilitation team from a different hospital to determine if you would benefit from their program.
Hospital Social Work ServicesSocial Workers are tasked with three primary responsibilities. They will provide adjustment counselling to you and your family, they will educate you and your family with respect to understanding ABI, available community resources and they will co-ordinate and help plan your discharge. They are an invaluable resource to help you transition from your previous life to your new life.
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Who can help to co-ordinate services?Understanding the provision and co-ordination of services is often a difficult task. Government qualification criteria frequently change, sometimes annually. Sometimes there is an issue as to whether or not third party coverage (usually insurance from a motor vehicle crash) is available. So your most accurate information concerning services available to you will come from a hospital based social worker, a qualified case manager and your doctor.
Case ManagementAntony Ruddick Consulting480 Sunnyside Crescent London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
Paediatric Acquired Brain Injury Community Outreach Program (PABICOP)779 Baseline Road East London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
P P P P PFull Time
London, ON N6C 5Y6
Phone 519-685-8704 Fax 519-685-8152
Children with ABI often go undiagnosed in the school system and are mislabeled and
misunderstood. It is estimated that there are some 27,000 children with ABI in Ontario’s schools.
Parkwood Hospital801 Commissioners Rd East London, ON N6C 5J1
Who Helps You? (Health Professionals Involved in your Care) Neurologists Neurologists are board certified physicians (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Canada) whose areas of specialty are the brain, the spinal cord, the nerves and the nerve connections. Their purview overlaps with physiatry in many areas of medicine. This lends itself to collaboration and teamwork amongst the specialties leading to better care for the patient. Neurologists often deal with the acute management of acquired brain injuries, often in conjunction with neurosurgeons. They also often manage and structure the rehabilitation and long term care of their patients. Neurologists, similar to physiatrists, assess a patient and then incorporate treatments and strategies to try and improve that patients function.
Neurosurgeons Neurosurgeons are board certified physicians (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Canada) whose areas of specialty are the brain, the spinal cord, the nerves and the nerve connections. A neurosurgeon’s major role for the brain injured population in usually in the acute phase when the patient needs to be neurologically stabilized and monitored. During this acute phase, patients often need to be neurologically stabilized and monitored. Patients often have problems such as intracranial bleeds or increased brain pressure that would sometimes necessitate intervention by a neurosurgeon.
Physiatrists The Physiatrist is a doctor of physical medicine and rehabilitation. A physiatrist is a medical specialist that has completed 5 years of post- medical school training and passed the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Specialty Certification. A physiatrist has specialized training in the anatomy, mechanics, complications and treatments involved in acquired brain injuries. A physiatrist would also help to coordinate
and facilitate a team (usually consisting of therapists, nursing, psychologists, and social workers) approach to management of individuals with brain injuries. The purview of their skills set would encompass the management of medical and rehabilitation issues relevant to brain injuries. Electrolyte disorders, spasticity, behavioural and psychological dysfunctions, pressure ulcers, heterotrophic ossification and pain are just a few of the problem areas that brain injured patients could suffer from that are within the expertise of a physiatrist. The physiatrist would provide leadership and medical expertise to help guide the patient, family, and team towards optimizing the patient’s function and autonomy while minimizing the overall burden of the injury.
Dr. Michel LacerteP.O. Box 10 Lambeth Station London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
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London, ON N6P 1P9
Phone 519-652-2141 Fax 519-652-2138
Parkwood Hospital801 Commissioners Rd East London, ON N6C 5J1
Department of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationDr. Keith Sequeira
Phone 519-685-4292 ext. 44029
Tell us about your organization
Helmets on kids - Over the past 8 years, the Helmets on Kids Community Partnership, organized by Barbara Legate, has provided over 8000 helmets to needy children. The partnership provides education and awareness respecting bicycle helmet use. This project is intended to put a helmet on the head of every child in London who needs one.
Resource Centre - The main office of the Brain Injury Association of London & Region contains a resource centre. If you are looking for information regarding a brain injury or dealing with a brain injury, feel free to come in and borrow information in many types of media including books, video or brochures.
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Counselling ServicesPsychologists Clinical psychologists are university trained health professionals who are registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Clinical psychologists work with different populations such as children/ adolescents or adults and families. They also have different areas of specialization such as depression, anxiety/stress, and other emotional and adjustment problems. The clinical psychologists listed here have expertise in treating persons with an acquired brain injury. When determining which clinical psychologist is best suited to your needs, it is important to ask about their area of specialization.
Benn Psychological Services612 Colborne St. London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
Paediatric Acquired Brain Injury Community Outreach Program (PABICOP)779 Baseline Road East London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
P P P P P6 hours
per week
London, ON N6C 5Y6
Phone 519-685-8704 Fax 519-685-8152
Rick Graff and Associates153 Huron St London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
Neuropsychologists Some psychologists obtain specialized training in neuropsychology. Neuropsychology is the study of brain-behaviour relationships. A neuropsychological assessment evaluates changes in mental abilities and personality as a result of an acquired brain injury. During an assessment you, and usually a family member, will be interviewed. You will also be asked to complete a number of questions and answer tasks on paper. The tests measure a wide range of abilities, such as attention and concentration, learning and memory, problem solving and reasoning etc. These assessments help to determine how different parts of the brain are working and identify recommendations for rehabilitation, work/school and activities of daily living.
Carey & Associates2 Alder Grove London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
Grace & Harnadeck Neuropsychology14 Chestnut Hill London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
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London, ON N6K 2J3
Phone 519-657-0200 Fax 519-657-4041
Social WorkerRegistered Social Workers are university trained health care professionals registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
A social worker assists clients of acquired brain injury and their family members to resolve emotional, interpersonal, and family relationship difficulties. They help clients in many ways including improving their coping skills in everyday life, to adjust to changing circumstances and to manage stress.
A social service worker is trained at community college level. They too, must be registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. In addition, there are counselors and therapists who may assist clients to deal with problems also handled by social workers or social service workers.
A social worker may help to arrange post hospital care, rehabilitation, and long term living arrangements, including financial support for needed services. They help clients with acquired brain injury and their families locate, access, and or advocate for community resources.
When looking for a social worker, some questions to consider are: What kinds of problems can I discuss with you How much experience do you have working with clients with acquired brain injuries Where will you hold sessions with me How frequent and how long are the sessions, and over what time period will sessions be scheduled What is the cost of your service Are you registered with the College
Brainworks 79 Ridout St. S London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
We are committed to maximizing the quality of life of individuals with brain injury, their family and friends through:
Peer and Community Support Information about available services, resources, and programs Public Awareness of the causes, impact and prevention of brain injury Information about available services, resources and programs Advocacy on behalf of those affected
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Dale Brain Injury Services - Assisted Living815 Shelborne Street London, ON N5Z 4Z4
Paediatric Acquired Brain Injury Community Outreach Program (PABICOP)779 Baseline Road East London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
P P P P PFull Time
London, ON N6C 5Y6
Phone 519-685-8704 Fax 519-685-8152
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Parkwood Hospital801 Commissioners Rd East London, ON N6C 5J1
ABI survivors are often inappropriately placed in long term care homes and psychiatric hospitals. There, without specialized treatment, any progress they achieved in rehab is usually lost.
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Therapy
PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapists who work with clients with Acquired Brain Injury are members of a specialized rehabilitation team. Physiotherapists are university trained health professionals and are regulated by Ontario College of Physiotherapists. The individual receiving physiotherapy can expect to work on some of the problems they may be having with range of motion strength balance, dizziness, co-ordination, tremor or spasticity, community mobility, motor control, posture, walking and running.
The client will be asked to complete a program of various exercises and physical activities. The physiotherapist assists the client with their program, provides “hands-on” techniques, and educates the client and their family about the program.
Some questions you might consider when looking for a physiotherapist for your needs are: How many years experience do you have working with clients with Acquired Brain Injury? What specific neurological techniques do you use with clients with Acquired Brain Injury? How many clients do you see on a weekly bases that have Acquired Brain Injury?
Back In Motion Physiotherapy19 Baldwin Street London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
The Brain Injury Association of London & Region has been providing education, support, community awareness, and advocacy to those living with the effects of Brain Injuries in the 5 counties of Middlesex, Oxford, Elgin, Huron, Perth for over 23 years.
Services we offer include:
Support Groups in each of the 5 counties Peer Support Mentoring Program Respite Care Advocacy Helmets on Kids Annual Conference Resource Material Public Awareness Events Publication of the Brain Injury Services Directory The Monarch
In order to fund these programs, the Association relies solely on membership fees, charitable donations, corporate sponsorship, and fundraising activities.
Parkwood Hospital801 Commissioners Rd East London, ON N6C 5J1
Speech Language PathologistsCommunication is an essential part of everyday life. An acquired brain injury can suddenly alter the way a person thinks, communicates and behaves. Difficulty with thinking and communication frequently occur after an acquired brain injury. When this happens, a speech language pathologist is usually called in to work with the patient. Speech language pathologists are university educated and governed by the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario. They are part of the treatment team and are responsible for assessing and treating communication, cognitive and swallowing difficulties.
Treatment is aimed at reducing the effects of these difficulties and to identifying strategies that increase function and independence. Speech language pathologists can provide education and support to families, teachers, and employers to facilitate your recovery and adjustment.
When looking for a Speech Language Pathologist you may consider asking: Do you have any relevant additional training? Do you have specific areas of focus (for example, do they work primarily with children or community based rehabilitation or maybe voice disorders)? How much experience do you have working with individuals with Acquired Brain Injury? What can I expect in a cognitive-communication assessment and rehabilitation program?
Cognitive & Communication Services Inc.20 Ravenglass Cres. London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
Why are services offered by a Brain Injury Association Needed?
There is a steady increase in the number of individuals who survive an acquired brain injury (“ABI”) and who are eventually discharged to their home and community.
A significant number of ABI survivors experience long-term, life-long difficulties as a result of their ABI, which makes successful reintegration into home and community challenging.
There are relatively few community-based ABI services available to support survivors and their families, particularly in rural areas of Southwestern Ontario.
ABI research has demonstrated that better support networks are associated with better outcomes for ABI survivors.
Quality ABI support groups and respite care programs are key to providing community-based support.
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Parkwood Hospital801 Commissioners Rd East London, ON N6C 5J1
Occupational TherapistsOccupational therapists are university trained health professionals who help people lead a more productive, satisfying and independent life. Occupational therapists are regulated by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. All practicing therapists must be registered with the College.
Following an acquired brain injury, occupational therapists assess, consult and treat clients with a view to increasing independence and function at home, work, and in the community. Your therapist works closely with you and your families to help you identify which activities are difficult for you, including physical and mental activities, physical set-up in your home, school or workplace, and available supports.
When looking for an Occupational Therapist you might consider asking: How much experience they have have working with persons with acquired brain injury? How and where the assessment and interventions take place? What the therapist does to ensure active participation in goal setting and assessment of progress toward those goals?
Antony Ruddick Consulting480 Sunnyside Crescent London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
Paediatric Acquired Brain Injury Community Outreach Program (PABICOP)779 Baseline Road East London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
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London, ON N6C 5Y6
Phone 519-685-8704 Fax 519-685-8152
Tell us about your organization
Support Groups - Support Groups are offered in the counties of Oxford, Elgin, Middlesex, Perth & Huron for persons living with the effects of brain injury.
Social Groups - This group offers monthly planned activities at various venues within London. The group is open to persons 18-30 years old who have sustained a brain injury and are looking for a way to connect with others in their peer group, make new friends and enjoy an evening out participating in a fun activity.
Respite Care - The program provides the family with the opportunity to return somewhat to the life before the incident occurred. With the Respite Care Program, families feel less isolated, less stressed, and they find they have more time to for the simple things that may have become neglected. They can afford the time to connect with friends and family, run simple errands, and are getting the rest they sorely need.
Annual Conference - Each year, the Brain Injury Association of London & Region holds a conference to educate professionals, survivors and family members. Between talented speakers and elaborate exhibits, guests learn tips and trends that can help them live their everyday lives. The conference also lends the opportunity for professionals to network, family members and survivors to get to know one another in a laidback, exciting environment.
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Parkwood Hospital801 Commissioners Rd East London, ON N6C 5J1
Camp Dawn - Camp Dawn’s purpose is to offer campers the opportunity to develop new skills and independence in an outdoor recreational environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle. Its support comes from camper registration fees, kind donations, and fundraising.
Camp Dawn was incorporated as a non-profit corporation by the Canada Revenue Agency in October 2005. Having become a separate organization, Camp Dawn replaced its former partnership arrangement with a volunteer Board of Directors composed of survivors and professionals from Southwestern Ontario. Future plans include seeking accreditation from the Ontario Camping Association and registered charitable status from the Canada Revenue Agency, as well as making improvements and additions to the program.
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Rehabilitation Therapists Rehabilitation Therapists assist you to carry out rehabilitation programs recommended by other health professionals involved in your care. They work under the supervision of those regulated health professionals that have commended these programs.
Some areas that a Rehabilitation Therapist may address include life skills retraining, cognitive retraining, school or work re-entry and community integration.
Based on your needs, rehabilitation therapy sessions may occur in the home, work, school, or community.
Some questions to consider when looking for rehabilitation therapist are: How much experience do you have working with clients with Acquired Brain Injury? Do you work with a specific company or health professional? Is there any limitation on where your services are provided?
Brainworks79 Ridout St. S London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
Medical Rehabilitation ServicesOutpatient and Community Based Rehabilitation ProgramsOutpatient Rehabilitation services are available in the community. Your Physician will help you determine which services best suit your needs. Rehabilitation programs started while in hospital are typically continued after you leave, either at home or in a specialized clinic. Follow up appointments with your health care team generally occur several weeks following discharge to assess your progress in these programs.
Some of the rehabilitation programs in the community may be government funded whereas others are
privately funded, usually through an insurance policy. Your legal representative, case manager, insurance company or hospital social worker may help clarify what is available and how the service will be paid.
It has become very difficult to get sources at discharge for the OHIP/ non funded patient. Waiting lists are very long. Your social worker will help you find the right and most available fit.
Parkwood HospitalParkwood Hospital and it’s programs of brain injury rehabilitation are fully accredited by The Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation. The brain injury program is comprised of several components, each contributing to a seamless continuum of rehabilitation care for people with acquired brain injuries.
Parkwood Hospital St. Joseph’s Health Care 801 Commissioners Rd. East London, ON N6C 5J1
Acquired Brain Injury Inpatient Program Offers a fully staffed, 10 bed unit that is specifically designed for individuals with an acquired brain injury, who require an intensive and comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation program. This program is available to individuals over the age of 16 with an acquired brain injury who are living in the ten counties of Southwestern Ontario (Bruce, Elgin, Essex, Grey, Huron, Kent, Lambton, Middlesex, Oxford and Perth).
Acquired Brain Injury Neurobehavioral Rehabilitation Inpatient Program This five-bed neurobehavioural rehabilitation centre provides inpatient treatment and support to people over the age of 16 with an acquired brain injury and moderate to severe behaviour problems. Behavioural challenges may include, but are not limited to: aggression, destruction, sexual disinhibition, self-injury, impulsivity and severely flawed judgment.
Acquired Brain Injury Outpatient Program Provides treatment, support, training, and education to people with acquired brain injury, families and caregivers. The program is Ministry of Health funded and is available at no cost. Referrals for in-clinic therapy are accepted from the 10 counties of Southwestern Ontario; community-based services are limited to London and surrounding area.
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Acquired Brain Injury Outreach ProgramProvides support, consultation, training, and education to service providers, families/caregivers, and individuals with acquired brain injury. In the interest of reintegrating and maintaining individuals with an acquired brain injury in their own community, the program partners with and complements existing local services. Limited and focused direct services to individuals with an acquired brain injury are also provided in the absence of informal and formal support systems. The services provided by this program are funded by the Ministry of Health and therefore are available at no cost to the referring agency, service provider or patient. Referrals may be made by a person with an acquired brain injury, family member/caregiver, or any service provider, facility, agency, or organization. A physician’s referral is not necessary.
NeuroTrauma Rehabilitation Program Offers physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, social work, rehabilitation therapy, and psychology services to people who have been injured in car or work-related accidents. Our expertise is in neurological trauma, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and multi-trauma injuries. Our services may be beneficial in helping the injured person return to work or school, organize their day, explore strengths and learning new strategies, and find joy in accomplishments of all kinds.
This program is fee-for-service and provides services to the 10 counties of Southwestern Ontario.
Driver Assessment and Rehabilitation Program In October of 1997, Parkwood Hospital received approval from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to become a Driving Assessment and Training Centre. The centre serves any individual whose driving ability may be impaired as a result of a serious injury or change in medical status. They are a fee for service program.
The PossAbilities Program Is a third-party funded assessment service for individuals whose functional independence would be enhanced by high technology assistive devices. The program service includes assessment, prescriptive recommendations and training related to: environmental control systems computer access wheelchair mobility. In addition to the assessment component, the program also provides training in the use of the technology.
Dale Brain Injury ServicesDale Brain Injury Services offers a continuum of services for individuals with brain injury. This London based organization is funded by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and the Southwest Local Health Integration Network. Although there may be a waiting list for some services, particularly in some counties, it is important to contact the Admissions Department for a pre-service interview as soon as possible.
Dale Brain Injury Services 815 Shelborne Street London, ON N5Z 4Z4
Consulting & Training Provides professional consultation in the field of community based support for adults with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) throughout Southwestern Ontario. They provide expertise in collaboration with local service providers to develop unique solutions for the individual based on accepted principles and best practices.
Personal Support and Independence Training (PSIT) Provides an individually tailored, flexible approach for people living with the effects of an acquired brain injury within their own community in Southwestern Ontario.
Assisted Living Services Provides short and long-term 24/7 services in a structured environment to persons with an acquired brain injury who need support to have an enhanced quality of life.
Cornerstone Clubhouse A community-based day program for people living with the effects of an acquired brain injury. Individuals can learn or regain skills necessary to live a productive and empowering life. Confidence and self-respect is gained through contributing in every aspect of the clubhouse. People are members of a clubhouse, not patients or clients. Members of the clubhouse work side by side with staff making Cornerstone come alive!
Return to Life After the HospitalTransitional / Supported Living At some point you will have to leave the hospital. Discharge plans are started as soon as you are admitted to the hospital. Your discharge plan is the plan for services you may need to allow you to live outside the hospital and continue to receive the care and treatment you need. This part of the directory will describe and list the services that may help provide care for you after your discharge.
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Long-term Care When someone is first discharged from the acute-care hospital and if they continue to need nursing care they may need to go into a nursing home for a short period of time. Discuss this potential arrangement with your health care professionals before discharge from the acute-care hospital. All applications for Long Term Care facilities are coordinated by your local Community Care Access Centre.
Rehabilitation Hospital Some people will leave the acute-care hospital and go directly into Parkwood Hospital. Parkwood Hospital is a major rehabilitation hospital and is part of the St. Josephs Health Care Centre. It is the regional rehabilitation centre for all people with Acquired Brain Injuries in all Southwestern Ontario.
Assisted Living Some people, upon discharge, need help to care for themselves but not medical or nursing care. Each of the following supportive housing facilities provides the opportunity for living in a group setting or in an individual apartment setting but with the support of professional personal and home support workers.
Home CareSome people who go home directly but need help while living in their home. You may need help with daily living such as laundry, light housekeeping, meal prep or assistance to Doctor’s appointments, not to mention your rehab needs. If you have been in a hospital or a specialized rehabilitation hospital you might start living at home gradually by visiting for a couple hours, increasing overnight, and then for a weekend. Your hospital team is available to help you sort out any difficulties during this time. A team meeting with the hospital and community rehabilitation team members will help you plan the best way for you to be successful at home. Sometimes a member of your hospital rehabilitation team visits your home to determine if specialized equipment mat be useful in your home. Prior to going home you may meet community rehabilitation providers to ensure a smooth transition.
Every year, 50,000 Canadians sustain brain injuries, of which 18,000 reside in Ontario.
Assisted/Transitional/Supported Independent Living Bartimaeus Inc. 509 Commissioners Road, Suite 361 London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
In spite of the staggering numbers, ABI survivors are largely invisible to the general public and forgotten in the province’s health care and social services system.
VON Perth-Huron40 Long Drive Suite 111 London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
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Phone 519-271-7991 Fax 519-271-7612
Web www.von.ca
Meal Delivery ServicesOften times after returning home, some people need their meals provided to them, so they can concentrate on getting better. Many communities offer a Meals on Wheels service which will deliver nutritious meals to your home. If you do not see your location listed here, you can find the information on http://www.mealcall.org/canada/ontario/Move or in the phone book.
Meals on Wheels Ingersoll250 Ingersoll Street London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
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Ingersoll, ON N5C 2T1
Phone 519-485-3869
Meals on Wheels London356 Queens Ave London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
Meals on Wheels St. Thomas225 Chestnut Street London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
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St. Thomas, ON N5R 2B5
Phone 519-633-2850
Meals On Wheels & Neighbourly Services Stratford 643 West Gore St London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
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Stratford, ON , N5A1L4
Phone 519-271-2217 Fax 519-271-0121
Web www.stratfordmowandns.ca
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Return to School/WorkNow that you are starting to feel better you may want to return to work or school. You should discuss your decision with your doctors and be sure to tell them exactly what your work or school involves. You may need to ask for accommodations or suggestions on ways to complete you work. These accommodations can be in the hours of your work, the way you complete the work and the accommodations may even include a change in your job description. Student Services at colleges or universities have Special Education Resource Teachers, at elementary and secondary school boards often have programs that can assist your learning needs. If you are having difficulties completing your schoolwork they can offer advice or change your academic programs to help you achieve success.
Some programs are available through the Ministry of Education should funding be required for educational assistance. You may be requested to complete applications to qualify. Some school boards may provide busing should you require special transportation. School boards may recommend further assessments from specialists to determine your learning needs. It is very important that you participate at a level you can tolerate so that you continue to recover. You will find returning to you pre-illness activities will make you feel better but be cautious not to overdo things as excessive effort your delay your recovery.
Elementary & Secondary SchoolLondon/Middlesex/Oxford/ElginThames Valley District School Board1250 Dundas Street P.O. Box 5888 London, Ontario N5W 5P2
Phone 519-452-2000 Fax 519-452-2395
Web www.tvdsb.on.ca
London District Catholic School BoardCatholic Education Centre PO Box 5474,5200 Wellington Road South London, Ontario N6A 4X5
Phone 519-663-2088 Fax 519-663-9250
Web www.ldcsb.on.ca
Perth/HuronAvon Maitland District School BoardEducation Centre 62 Chalk Street N., Seaforth, ON N0K 1W0
Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board PO Box 70 87 Mill Street Dublin, Ontario N0K 1E0
Phone 519-345-2440 Fax 519-345-2449
Web www.hpcdsb.edu.on.ca
Adult& Continuing EducationLondonG.A. Wheable Centre 70 Jacqueline Street London, ON N5Z 3P7
Phone 519-452-2660 Fax 519-452-2689
Web www.tvdsb.on.ca
Centre for Lifelong Learning St. Patrick Campus 1230 King Street London, N5W 2Y2
Phone 519-675-4436 Fax 519-675-4436
Web www.ldcsb.on.ca
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OxfordBlossom Park Education Centre391 Blossom Park Road Woodstock, ON N4S 7J3
Phone 519-537-0109 Fax 519-537-0135
Tillson Avenue Education Centre90 Tillson Avenue Tillsonburg, ON N4G 3A1
Phone 519-842-9000 ext. 309 Fax 519-688-3956
ElginSt. Thomas Adult Learning Centre 10 Ontario Road St. Thomas, ON N5P 3N4
Phone 519-633-3242 Fax 519-633-4296
MiddlesexStrathroy Adult Learning Centre 51 Front Street East Strathroy, ON N7G 1Y5
Phone 519-245-3900 ext. 116 Fax 519-245-5065
PerthSeaforth Centre for Education & Learning138 Main Street, South, P.O. Box 1120, Seaforth, ON N0K 1W0
Phone 519-527-0305
Stratford Centre for Education & Learning431 St. Vincent Street, South Stratford, ON N5A 2Y5
Phone 519-271-4896 Fax 519-271-7966
HuronClinton Centre for Education & Learning60 Mary Street, Clinton, ON N0M 1L0
Phone 519-482-1700 Fax 519-482-5471
Exeter Centre for Education & Learning349 Main Street, P.O. Box 173 Exeter, ON N0M 1S6
Phone 519-235-0471 Fax 519-235-2716
Goderich Centre for Education & Learning38 East Street Goderich, ON N7A 1N3
Phone 519-524-2515 Fax 519-524-1402
Wingham Centre for Education & Learning152 Josephine Street P.O. Box 130 Wingham, ON N0G 2W0
Phone 519-357-4995 Fax 519-357-4930
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Post-Secondary School
What is Academic Accommodation?An academic accommodation is an alteration in the usual way in which students perform academic tasks. Parts of a task may be changed through an accommodation if the changes do not remove an essential course or program requirement.
For example, writing the exams in a course typically would be an essential course requirement; however, writing the answers to essay exam forms by hand typically would not be essential. Therefore, a student who has difficulty writing by hand because of a disability may require the use of a word processor to complete the exams.
In the example above, the use of a word processor would be an academic accommodation.
The purpose of academic accommodation is to provide students who have disabilities with the opportunity to achieve their academic potential in essentially the same tasks that other students are required to complete. Accommodation does not fundamentally alter the content of exams, the standards used to assign grades, or the requirement that students independently demonstrate their knowledge of course material.
University of Western Ontario 1151 Richmond Street London, ON Canada, N6A 3K7
Phone 519-661-2111
Web www.uwo.ca
Services for Students with DisabilitiesStudent Development Services has staff members who specialize in assisting students with various disabilities to adjust to the university environment. These disabilities include, but are not limited to, vision, hearing and mobility impairments, learning disabilities, chronic illnesses, chronic pain, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders.
Main Office 519-661-2147 Appointments 519-661-2147 Email [email protected] Fax 519-850-2584
Web www.sdc.uwo.ca/ssd
Continuing Studies at WesternDowntown Campus - Citi Plaza Unit 240 355 Wellington Street London, ON N6A 3N7
Fanshawe College1001 Fanshawe College Blvd P.O. Box 7005 London, ON N5Y 5R6
Phone 519-452-4430 Fax 519-452-4420
Fanshawe College has many great services available that can be helpful to students with disabilities. This includes students with ‘non-visible’ disabilities such as learning disabilities, brain injury, medical conditions and mental illnesses. Fanshawe College staff has alot of experience working with students with disabilities and other learning challenges. The College is required by law to provide accommodations that allow students with disabilities to have equal access to education if they meet admission requirements to a program. It is the student’s responsibility to inform the College about any accommodations or academic supports that may be needed. There are bursaries available to students with disabilities, but students must apply for OSAP to be able to use them. Students do not have to take on a student loan to use the bursaries. The bursaries do not have to be repaid and can be used for any disability-related expense needed for post-secondary education.
Student Success Centre Disability ServicesFanshawe College, Room F2010 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd, P.O. Box 7005 London, ON N5Y 5R6
Paediatric Acquired Brain Injury Community Outreach Program (PABICOP)779 Baseline Road East London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
P P P P PFull Time
London, ON N6C 5Y6
Phone 519-685-8704 Fax 519-685-8152
Personal Rehabilitation Counselling Services900 Adelaide St. S. Box 37088 London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
Work Vocational Rehabilitation/Return to WorkAriel Beaudoin RN Rehabilitation Services429 High Street London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
Peer Mentoring Program - provides an alternative, and much needed form of support during both the early and later phases of adjustment in the community. Survivors and their family members can be partnered with a fellow survivor or family member who is empathetic towards their frustration because they have experienced similar situations. Mentoring takes place over a series of telephone contacts between a caring volunteer who has first-hand experience living with a particular issue and a partner that focuses on the discussion and, where possible, resolution of particular problems or issues. Mentors have been trained to:
Offer a listening ear as you sort through the effects of ABI on your life Share their experience in coping with injury Share strategies and resources that worked for them Support you while you figure out the strategies that might help you
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Dale Brain Injury Services - Assisted Living815 Shelborne Street London, ON N5Z 4Z4
Getting AroundTransportation and Travel can be a challenge when living with a brain injury. While you’re in the hospital, your family can purchase a monthly parking pass at the hospital. This could save you a lot of money.
For appointments and ongoing care that may qualify for a handicapped parking permit, ask a health care professional for the proper form to request this permit.
If your doctor has told you not to drive a vehicle, you can also ask for a Para Transit application form. Para Transit is similar to a bus when you must schedule appointments to use their services. A monthly bus pass purchased at the London Transportation Commission Office (downtown) will provide you with transportation within the city. Bus schedules are also available.
If you have auto insurance, you may be eligible for a benefit that would allow you to use a taxi. This is usually pre-arranged by the insurance company. If your family has to drive you to medical appointments or therapies, and you have auto insurance, the insurance company may be able to help pay for this expense as well.
Insurance Shuttle Service 5749 Coopers Avenue London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
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Mississauga, ON L4Z 1R9
Phone 905-502-6500 Fax 1-800-891-7775
Web www.abletransport.ca
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Kino Mobility Inc.645 Newbold St. London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
Return to DrivingFollowing a brain injury, many people have their drivers’ license medically suspended. Reinstatement of driving privileges requires a driving assessment completed by the Ministry of Transportation approved driving assessment centre. The purpose of the assessment is to ensure your safety as well as the safety of others. The assessment includes a review of medical history, assessment to determine if you are compensating for vision loss, and an assessment of cognitive, visual perceptual and physical skills needed for safe driving.
Driving DesensitizationBenn Psychological Services612 Colborne St. London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
Parkwood Hospital Driving Assesment & Rehabilitation Program DARP801 Commissioners Road East London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
The Livingston Centre96 Tillson Ave Tillsonburg, ON N4G 3A1
Phone 519-842-9000
Mental HealthConcerns about mental health problems should first be discussed with a family doctor, who can refer the patient to a psychiatrist for further investigation and treatment. In case of an emergency, a person needs to go to the emergency department at the hospital, where decisions about ongoing treatment are made. Patients are not admitted directly to the regional Mental Health Centers. General information about mental health is available from several sources, primarily the Canadian Mental Health Association or Information London.
Benn Psychological Services612 Colborne St. London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin Public Funding Fee for Service
Day Programs-CampsCamp Dawnc/o Brain Injury Association of London and Region 560 Wellington St, Lower Level London, ON N6A 3R4
Phone 519-642-4539
Web www.campdawn.ca
Annual weekend retreat for adults who live with the effects of brain injury, giving them the opportunity to develop independence and social skills in an outdoor recreational environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle.
Dale Brain Injury Services - Assisted Living815 Shelborne Street London, ON N5Z 4Z4
Legal ServicesLegal CompensationIn appropriate cases, a lawyer is necessary to ensure that brain injured person and their families receive fair financial compensation for their past present and future losses. A knowledgeable and experienced lawyer can also assist brain injured persons and their families with issues regarding the types of treatment available and sources of funding for the treatment and rehabilitation process. Many lawyers, while competent in other areas, may not have extensive experience and expertise to optimally assist persons with serious personal injuries. This directory provides names of a number of lawyers who have experience in providing legal advice and assistance to injured persons.
Most cases settle before going to a trial, and that is usually best for you and your family. A lawyer will not be able to tell you the dollar value of your case at the initial stages. However, in most cases the lawyer will attempt to obtain compensation for:
Pain, suffering and loss of amenity of life Financial losses and expenses including medical and rehabilitation expenses and future care costs Past and future wage loss Compensation for family members Interest and compensation for some of your legal costs
When selecting a lawyer, consider interviewing a few lawyers to ensure you feel comfortable with the lawyer and feel confident in the lawyer’s ability.
It may be helpful to ask questions to determine the following information: How many similar cases have you handled? How many cases like mine have proceeded to trial? Can I speak to a past client? How much do your services cost? Will I have to pay any fees or costs before my case is resolved?
Preliminary findings from a study on the inappropriate
placement of ABI survivors found that 44% of the prison population in Ontario also has a history of brain injury.
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Good Law Office500-171 Queens Ave London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin
Workers Safety Insurance Board WSIBBrown, Beattie, O’Donovan LLP1600-380 Wellington Street London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin
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London, ON N6A 5B5
Phone 519-679-0400 Fax 519-679-6350
Web www.bbo.com
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Siskinds LLP680 Waterloo Street London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin
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Phone 519-672-2121 Fax 519-672-6065
Other Legal ServicesFrom time to time, a brain injured person may find themselves in need of legal advice for situations that may arise. Listed here are a few contacts.
Criminal Law Lawyer Referral Service Crisis Line Phone 1-800-268-8326
Family LawCohen Highley255 Queens Ave 11th Flr. London Oxford Huron Perth Elgin
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London, ON N6A 5R8
Phone 519-672-9330 Fax 519-672-5960
Family Law Centre Phone 1-866-553-5535
Family Law Information Centre80 Dundas Street London, ON