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The interview took place on Tuesday, February 24 and starts at the 1 hour 5 minute and 30 second mark. It is a 25 minute interview with questions.
Sorry this clip has been removed from the AM 920 website and we have been unable to obtain a copy.

By Robert Remington, Calgary Herald February 21, 2009

My ski crash did not occur on a treacherous double black diamond run with moguls the size of small cars. A gust of wind did not blow me into a stand of trees. I was not skiing reckless or fast.

I was staying within my limits on a relatively easy section of an intermediate run at Banff’s Mount Norquay. It was a beautiful day. Nobody was near me. I remarked to myself that the snow conditions were good, unlike the steep, icy, upper section I had negotiated without incident. The next thing I remember, a ski patroller was at my side asking if I knew my name. I did, despite the blood-stained snow and the dull, foggy ache in my head. A witness told the ski patrol she saw me “tumbling.”
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Hello,

My name is Suzanne Berton, a writer and illustrator of children’s stories. Also I am a mother, wife, grandmother who is caregiving for her disabled daughter. I believe I have something to offer as far as children’s picture books on disabilities for inclusion (and general books) are concerned. Though some of the disabilities depicted aren’t the same as others, these books bring attention to all disabilities for inclusion using a positive approach.

DISABILITY BOOKS FOR SMALL CHILDREN (all on Amazon.com)

• Megan Rides The Accessible Bus ISBN: 978-0-557-03603-5 child disability & Safety
• If I could fly ISBN: 1-59879-542-2 child disability (1-800-843-1007)
• Misty’s Special Place ISBN: 978-0-557-03266-2 autism
• I AM ME ISBN: 978-0-557-02439-1 disability
• A Special Family ISBN: 978-0-557-02863-4 disability

COMMON TOPICS FOR CHILDREN

• My Mother is My Grandmother ISBN: 978-0-557-02732-3
• Hide And Seek ISBN: 978-1-4357-1764-0
• It Feels Good To Be Me ISBN: 978-0-557-03121-4 self-love
• I want to Play ISBN: 978-1-4357-4746-3
• Thumbs are Yum! ISBN: 978-1-4357-5801-8

SAFETY ISSUES FOR SMALL CHILDREN

• Who Are My Friends ISBN: 978-0-557-02138-3 Internet safety, strangers,friends (depicts a disabled person but does not discuss disability – it’s part of the real world in other words)
• Mama Drives a School Bus ISBN: 978-1-4357-0917-1 bus safety, Maman conduit un autobus scolaire ISBN: 978-1-4357-3044-1 FRENCH version

WINTER TOPICS FOR SMALL CHILDREN
The Grandest Snowman Ever ISBN: 978-0-557-03933-3, Adam’s Hockey Dream ISBN: 978-0-557-04299-9

RELIGIOUS
Jeanie’s Gift to God ISBN: 978-0-557-02982-2

SU-SU SERIES – READING WITHOUT WORDS – SMALL CHILDREN (GOOD FOR HARD OF HEARING, LEARNING DISABILITY ETC…)

• Su-Su’s Hair ISBN: 978-1-4357-5128-6 self-image & development
• Su-Su Plays it Safe ISBN: 978-0-557-01119-3 road and stranger safety
• Su-Su’s Freckles ISBN: 978-0-557-00063-0 self-image & development
• Su-Su’s Smile ISBN: 978-0-557-01850-5 self-image & development

FOR ADULTS

• Obama Cartoons ISBN: 978-1-4357-1754-1
• Hillary Cllinton Cartoons ISBN: 978-1-4357-1648-3
• PM Stephen Harper Cartoons ISBN: 978-0-557-03846-6
• George Bush Cartoons ISBN: 978-0-557-02362-2

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Suzanne Berton – Kingston, ON my daughter has spina bifida
http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/matante_sue
http://www.suzanne-berton.com
http://www.artabus.com/berton/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/suberton/

Having a brain injury is no laughing matter. But that doesn’t mean victims lose their sense of humour. Just ask the self-proclaimed “five crazy guys,” a group of men who are coping with brain injuries.

They meet every week at the Community Head Injury Resource Services building in Toronto with thier clinical psychologist, Caroline Lemsky, to share their experiences and to keep each other smiling.

Tune is as the “five crazy guys” provide insight into their minds and lives, both inside and outside the meetings. The series runs Wednesdays and Thursdays for the next three weeks.

Listen to Outfront at 8:43 p.m. (9:13 NT) on CBC Radio One for inspirational tales of perseverance, determination and humour.

Past Shows

The Toronto HOO, held Feb. 2 at the Chega Restaurant, 3391 Yonge Street, broke all records.
Invitation and Registration
Become a Donor!
Brain Food Fuels National Fundraisers for Injury Awareness (Ontario Ministers of Health and Education headline 5th annual Toronto event for 50,000 Canadian Brain Injury Survivors.)
Oysters fuel national fundraisers for injury awareness kicking off on Groundhog day
Survivor overcomes brain injury and becomes teacher
Program
Testimonials
Series of fundraisers benefit brain injury group
City Centre Mirror – Jan 30/09
City Centre Mirror – Feb 6/09
Photos and Slideshow 1
Photos and Slideshow 2

As you may know, the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), and its matching Grant and income-tested Bond are now available to Canadians across the country through a few financial organizations.

The RDSP is a long-term savings vehicle to help parents and others save for the long-term financial security of a person with a severe disability. The Government of Canada will also make two types of contributions to the RDSPs of eligible recipients. The Government will pay matching Grants of up to 300 percent, depending on the beneficiary’s family income and the amount contributed. An RDSP may receive a maximum of $3500 in matching Grants in one year, and up to $70,000 over the beneficiary’s lifetime. The Government will also pay income-tested Bonds of up to $1000 a year to low and middle-income Canadians with disabilities, regardless of the amount contributed. For 2009, the Bond will be available to beneficiaries with family incomes under $38,832. The lifetime Bond limit is $20,000. The Grant and Bond can be paid into an RDSP until the year in which the beneficiary turns 49 years old.
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Dear Members of the Brain Injury Community,

Here is information about a new DVD documentary on living with brain injury called Brain Injury Dialogues.

BRAIN INJURY DIALOGUES
Written and directed by Lyell Davies and Rick Franklin
52 minutes with a 25-minute bonus feature
Now available on DVD for $20

Trailers & order info are at our website: www.braininjurydialogues.org

E-mail any questions to: info@braininjurydialogues.org

Read the flyer!

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The NFB is pleased to inform you that the film Wipe Out is currently available for sale on DVD.

Brain Injury is the number one cause of death and disability amoung young men. Wipe Out tells the story of three young BC men who suffered traumatic brain injuries while pursuing extreme sports. Through their stories, the documentary explores the science or thrill-seeking and reveals how cultural forces and ignorance are propelling young men to dangerous new heights. This DVD was produced by the Knowledge Network in cooperation with the Brain Injury Association of Canada.

The DVD is available at $19.95 for home viewing or $89.95 for public viewing, plus shipping and handling ($4.00 + $0.75 per additional item) and applicable taxes.
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