2010 - 2011 Annual Report
Since 1985, the Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association has been helping individuals and families deal with the effects of traumatic or acquired brain injury. Founded by families whose children sustained brain injuries, the Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association (SBIA) is a registered charity, registered under the Saskatchewan Non-Profit Corporations Act, which provides support and service free of charge to individuals and families who are living with the effects of acquired brain injury.
Each year, the Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association reaches out to many survivors, family members, and caregivers, offering:
- Information, service advocacy, support and guidance for individuals and families coping with the effects of ABI. Each month, our Provincial Toll Free Support Line receives between 50 and 100 calls, and our Web Site provides information to nearly 4,000 hits.
- Educational programs for the public as requested and regularly for ABI Survivors and their families at three major retreats held around the province. Retreats as well as the Positive Steps Walk-a-thon provide opportunities to gather as a community to learn from each other.
- Referrals to and support of peer Support Chapters in Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw and Yorkton. Support Chapters meet weekly or monthly and organize regular activities for survivors.
- We distribute information and educational materials about acquired brain injury and its PREVENTION throughout the province.
- We manage and maintain a Provincial Information/Resource Centre for students, professionals, survivors, and their families.
SBIA has a strong presence at the national level, with representation on the Brain Injury Association of Canada board. SBIA is a leader in developing initiatives that can expand into national programs.
Mission Statement
The Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association is dedicated to improving the knowledge, services and quality of life for those living with an acquired brain injury, their families and service providers.
Vision Statement
The Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association is a provincial, community based organization working in partnership with other community organizations to create and enhance services and programs for persons with acquired brain injury and their families and caregivers.
Although we acknowledge that every brain injury is different we believe in the value of group and individual support. SBIA gathers people together from around the province in positive environments to learn from one another as they share experiences and get on with the business of living.
By looking to those who have lived the experience of brain injury to educate the public, health care professionals and students we continually educate and promote understanding. We are recognized for our caring and competency.
2011 Board of Directors
Gordon MacFadden, President
Saskatoon, SK
Barb Butler, Past President
Regina, SK
Lynne Back, Treasurer
Saskatoon, SK
Cynthia Block
Saskatoon, SK
Larry Carlson
Regina, SK
Ted Mitchell
Saskatoon, SK
Nicole Wall
Regina, SK
Lynette Strom
Yorkton, SK
Disclaimer:
All of the material published by the Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association in print or on the Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association website is provided for information purposes only and does not necessarily represent endorsement by or an official position of the Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association or any other agency with which it is associated. Advice on the treatment or care of an individual patient should be obtained through consultation with a physician who has examined that patient or is familiar with that patient's medical history.