The Brain Injury Association of Canada – BIAC – would like to thank the Standing Committee on Health for their invitation to speak to and answer questions with regards to Helmet Certification on Thursday, May 28, 2009
The Brain Injury Association of Canada strongly urges the Standing Committee on Health studying Bill C-6 to support regulations requiring minimum standards for sport helmets, and in particular to include the contents of Bill C-289, a private member’s bill introduced by Dr. Hedy Fry. As well, within the legislation, BIAC would like to see provisions that would allow CSA helmet standards implemented in a far more timely manner once all CSA product testing has been satisfactorily completed. Health Canada staff should continue to take an active role during the standards development process; that they develop ongoing impact assessments on the implications and / or changes to the standard; and that Heath Canada staff consult widely with stakeholders during the process of standard development.
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On behalf of the Government of Canada, I am pleased to invite you to participate in the online consultation on the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Convention).
The Convention is of great importance to Canadians. Canada signed the Convention in March 2007, meaning that Canada is currently required to respect the general object and purpose of the treaty. The Government of Canada is seeking the views of Canadians, and particularly of the disability community, in order to inform the decision on ratification. These views would also play an important role in informing any measures that may be taken post-ratification at the federal level to further implement the Convention.
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Directions
Conference Site :
VILLA SAINT-MARTIN, 9451, boulevard Gouin Ouest, Pierrefonds, Quebec, H8Y 1T2
Telephone: (514) 684-2311
Driving Directions to Pierrefonds, Québec
From 401/Toronto – From 417/Ottawa
From the 401 driving east to Quebec, you will take the 40 East direction Montreal.
From the 40 East, you take the Autoroute 13 North (also called Autoroute Chomedey)
Take Exit 8 Henri-Bourassa/Gouin
By following the indications, you will find yourself on boul. Pittfield going North up to boul. Gouin West.
Turn left on boul. Gouin West
On boul. Gouin West, it is barely one kilometre from the Autoroute and will be on your right hand side.
Taxi directions from Trudeau Airport (pdf-40kb)
Happy Brain Injury Awareness Month!
I am very excited to announce our exciting upcoming event, the In a Nutshell Helmet Festival !!! Join us on June 28th at Esquimalt Gorge Park for fun activities with firefighters, cyclists, mascots, balloon art, helmet decorating, food and more.
Think you might want a fancy new bicycle for the summer? Complete our Passport Challenge for a chance to WIN a new bicycle and helmet that were generously donated by HUB International! You can also win one of many super cool helmets donated by our presenting sponsor Nutcase. Check out their unique designs at www.nutcasehelmets.com .
For more information about this exciting event, please see the poster below, and check out our NEW improved website at www.vbis.ca.
Please help us spread the word by forwarding this message to others so that everyone can enjoy this great event!
Brain Injury Coalition of Prince Edward Island
32 Birchwood St
Charlottetown, PE C1A 5B5
Phone: (902) 892-0367
email: raman amplifierinfo@bicpei.com
Website: http://www.bicpei.com
You are invited …
On June 25, 2009, the Brain Injury Coalition of Prince Edward Island will be hosting a public forum to speak about the Prevention of Brain Injuries followed by the showing of “Wipeout” at 7:00 p.m. at West Royalty Community Centre.
Wipeout is a documentary highlighting three youth involved in extreme sports. The film carries a very important message, especially to parents of young people who tend toward risky behaviour in sports. The screening and discussion that will follow is aimed at community leaders and parents who can influence decision making both at home, in the boardroom and government. After the showing there will be a panel discussion.
The panel will be made up of professionals from the community and survivors.
Kenneth Murnaghan
Director / Brain Injury Association of Canada
President / Brain Injury Coalition of Prince Edward Island
32 Birchwood St., Charlottetown, PE C1A 5B5
Phone: 902-892-0367
Summer 2009, Issue 7
In this issue
- Under Pressure
- About Pressure Sores
- Pressure Sores Are Preventable
- Research and You
- Finding the Pieces of the Puzzle
- Upcoming Events
- Looking for Answers
- Twice As Good
NeuroMatters Connecting YOU to the Research-Summer 2009, Issue 7 (pdf)
Trauma course reduces injuries
By Richard Watts, Times Colonist, June 8, 2009
Parents and teachers talk all the time about the perils of drinking and driving and other risky activities. But how many kids actually listen?
A new survey by the Vancouver Island Health Authority shows when kids are given the chance to hear, see, touch, smell and even taste the results of risky activity, they get the message.
A survey of 550 students compared questionnaire results of teens who had gone through a program called PARTY — Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth, which began running in the Island health region in 2003 — with those who had not.
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Date: June 25, 2009.
Place: BIAA Office, 4916 50th Street.
Time: 7 PM
Contact: Arlana
(403)-309-0866
Everyone Welcome
Board Meeting to follow AGM
Call for nominations to the Board of Directors
Deadline: June 18, 2009
Contact our office for details
Visit our website for more information www.biaa.ca or call our office to receive a nomination package @ 403-309-0866
We are a provincial organization that advocates for brain injury survivors, caregivers and service providers. One of our primary focuses in on brain injury prevention and promoting public awareness.
The current board of directors of BIAA recognizes the power of a board with diverse knowledge and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds from across the province . We ask for your assistance in bringing this opportunity to the attention of other qualified prospects and invite you to recommend outstanding individuals that may be an asset to our organization.
We invite you to join us!
Arlana Tanner
Executive Director
Brain Injury Association of Alberta
4916 50th Street
Red Deer, AB T4N 1X7
Phone 403 309 0866
Fax 403 342 3880
Toll Free 1 888 533 5355
Media Release
Charlottetown, PE
June is Brain Injury Awareness Month
June is Brain Awareness Month and parents are being reminded of the importance of helmet safety. Wearing a helmet can significantly reduce the risks of brain injuries in many sport and recreational activities, such as skiing, biking and in-line skating.
The following are some of the initiatives being carried out by the Brain Injury Coalition of Prince Edward Island along with its partners:
* Premier Robert Ghiz will sign a proclamation proclaiming June as Brain Injury Awareness Month,
* Brain Injury Coalition will be partnering with INIP and the City Police to introduce a program regarding bicycle helmet safety,
* We will be partnering with business in the downtown area raising awareness of brain injuries, through a national initiative called “Great Canadian BBQ”,
* On June 24th we will be hosting a forum on “Prevention of Brain Injury” at Murphy’s Community Centre. We will also be showing the documentary “Wipeout”
Wipeout, produced by Lionel Goddard and the Knowledge Network, tells the story of three young BC men who thrived on extreme sports until traumatic brain injuries changed their lives. Olympic gold medalist Ross Rebagliati narrates this documentary, which offers unprecedented insight into the lives of those who are part of what doctors call the “invisible epidemic” – brain injury, the leading cause of death and disability among men under the age of 35.
For further information contact: Kenneth Murnaghan at 892-0367 or By email at info@bicpei.com
