Traumatic Brain Injury |
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Website for the National Brain Injury Association |
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Homepage for Traumatic Brain Injury Matters; contains online brain injury resources and materials |
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Homepage for the Traumatic Brain Injury-Spinal Cord site; contains online resources, including resource guides and educational materials related to traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury |
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Online traumatic brain injury survival guide book; emphasis upon presenting information in clear, easy to understand language |
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Ontario brain injury association is an organization for survivors, families, caregivers and health professionals |
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Brain Injury Association of Simcoe County is both a profit and not-for-profit organization which facilitates the continued growth and learning of individuals who have the potential for more independent lifestyles. Both group and individual assistance is available |
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Website for the National Brain Tumor Foundation; provides patient resources, education, and brain tumor research project information |
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Website for the Brain and Neuro Surgery Information Center; provides non-technical information about the conditions which may require brain surgery and overview of brain surgery intervention options |
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Provides information about aphasia, available resources, and community support groups |
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Website sponsored by the National Stroke Association; provides information regarding the incidence and impact of stroke |
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Provides information about strokes, heart disease, prevention, emergency care, conditions, treatment, healthy living, healthy eating, physical activity and family health |
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Provides services to people with physical disabilities to assist them explore new directions, gain more independence, and define their own lives |
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A support group providing encouragement and programs to those who have suffered a stroke. Weekly meetings offer Chair and Land exercise, pool program and social programs. Speech Therapy program (stroke communication group) is available; call for information as there is a Barrie chapter. A registered charitable organization |
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Information on how to prevent stroke |
Spinal Cord Injuries |
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Website provides information for the improvement of the physical quality of life for persons with spinal cord injuries and those with related neurological deficits, through targeted medical and scientific research |
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Information and assistance to persons with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities to help them achieve independence, self reliance and full community participation |
Related/Concomitant Conditions |
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Homepage for the Epilepsy Foundation of America; provides practical information regarding daily living with seizures, treatment methods, and current research |
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Website for Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association International; provides information regarding common visual difficulties and approaches to vision rehabilitation following a neurological event or onset of developmental learning differences |
Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Resources |
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Website sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh's Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center; provides information about wheelchair resources including adapting to wheelchair use and locating mobility products |
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Resource site created by and for brain injury survivors and families; provides products to assist with daily living |
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Provides a directory to adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing the computer for persons with disabilities |
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Provides a product directory for people with special physical and ergonomic needs who use the computer |
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Provides listing of high tech assistive, adaptive and accessibility aids for children and adults with disabilities and special needs |
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Website for the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America; provides current research, educational events, and directory for locating certified Assistive Technology practitioners |
Driving |
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Information outlining physician responsibilities to report patients suffering from a medical condition making it dangerous to operate a motor vehicle. Accessible parking permit information |
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full time facility who does all vehicle modifications from high tech to low tech including driving controls to full van and mini van conversions, scooter lifts, wheelchair, manual and electric wheel chair ramps |
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full time facility who does all vehicle modifications from high tech to low tech including driving controls to full van and mini van conversions, scooter lifts, wheelchair, manual and electric wheel chair ramps |
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Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists. A non-profit organization that supports professionals working in the field of driver education, driver training and transportation equipment modifications for persons with disabilities provided through education and information |
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The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association. A non-profit trade association of mobility equipment dealers, driver rehabilitation specialists dedicated to broadening the opportunities for people with disabilities to drive or be transported in vehicles modified with mobility equipment |
Professional Associations |
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Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. Information for consumers, about news, training and professional practice resources |
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Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists. Information about occupational therapy, OT practice in Ontario and resources of value to OT’s and consumers of OT services |
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The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario is the organization established by the provincial government to oversee the practice of occupational therapists in Ontario |
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Canadian Physiotherapy Association. CPA is the voluntary organization representing 10,000 members and students across the country. CPA provides leadership and direction to the physiotherapy profession, fosters excellence in practice, education and research and promotes high standards of health in Canada |
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The Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy provides an informal forum for the exchange of clinical experiences and knowledge between individuals demonstrating clinical competency through examination |
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Ontario Massage Therapy Association is a member driven, not-for-profit association that provides leadership for and advocates on behalf of the profession. OMTA provides information and programming encouraging professional growth and high standards for massage therapists, promoting the profession to the public, government, business and other professions |
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Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathologies & Audiologists. CASLPA is a national body that supports and represents the professional needs of speech-language pathologists, audiologists and supportive personnel inclusively within one organization |
Health Insurance Companies |
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Green Shield Canada specializes in group and individual health and dental benefits programs and administration. Access insurance claim forms by downloading them online |
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get your claim form to submit for reimbursement of your physiotherapy, massage therapy, naturopathic, speech language pathology or any other services that your plan may cover |
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get your claim form to submit for reimbursement of your physiotherapy, massage therapy, naturopathic, speech language pathology or any other services that your plan may cover |
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get your claim form to submit for reimbursement of your physiotherapy, massage therapy, naturopathic, speech language pathology or any other services that your plan may cover |
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get your claim form to submit for reimbursement of your physiotherapy, massage therapy, naturopathic, speech language pathology or any other services that your plan may cover |
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Access claim forms by downloading them online to submit for reimbursement of your physiotherapy, massage therapy, naturopathic, speech language pathology or any other services that your plan may cover |
Motor Vehicle Accidents |
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find information relating to auto accidents, and get any forms that you may need related to your personal injury from your auto accident (expense submission forms, treatment plans, requests for assessments) |
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