The Coss Family One Phone Call That Changed Everything In 2006, my wife Suzie and I were living peacefully in our hometown of Quebec City. Surrounded by family and friends, enjoying fulfilling careers, and looking forward to retirement in just a few months. It felt like life was unfolding just as we’d hoped. Then came … Read more
Contributor: Don Lewis Introduction Finding meaningful employment can be a challenging journey for anyone—but for people with disabilities, it often requires navigating additional layers of complexity. From identifying supportive employers to ensuring workplace accommodations, the process demands both preparation and strategy. This guide explores practical steps, rights awareness, and career-building tips that empower people with … Read more
By Dr. Douglas Lee One of the most common effects that occurs for individuals with brain injuries is brain fatigue. We have all likely had occurrences of this in our lives where we have had to manage too much information within a certain period of time and get to the point that we just can’t … Read more
By Dr. Douglas Lee Autonomic arousal is typically defined by the following symptoms: (1) Palpitations or pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate. (2) Sweating. (3) Trembling or shaking. (4) Dry mouth (not due to medication or dehydration). This is not a typical outcome of a brain injury but can happen. Such arousal is controlled by … Read more
FVBIA has created a reader-friendly emergency preparedness package geared towards people with acquired brain injuries, learning challenges and other cognitive challenges. For more detailed information about specific topics, please click on the links below. Emergency Preparedness Checklist How to Prepare for an Emergency What to Include in Your Emergency Kit How to Expand Your Emergency … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines Acquired Brain Injury as an injury to the brain which is not hereditary, congenital or degenerative. Some of the causes of brain injury include a blow to the head, whiplash injuries, seizure disorders, tumors or anoxic/hypoxic events (cardiopulmonary arrest, carbon monoxide poisoning, airway obstruction) infectious diseases and toxic exposure … Read more