Etobicoke, Ontario M9B 5R2
(800) 561- 9158
wecanhelp@nrio.com
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What's New?
March, 2008
From the desk of Colleen Boyce,
Executive Director
When will the spring ever arrive? As I am sure we all agree, this has been one of the most difficult, snowy and cold winters for all of us, let alone for our clients who need to navigate the ice and the snow with their impairments. When spring does eventually arrive, we do need to take precaution with our driving, being careful in the warmer weather and in particular with the outdoor sports. Please be cognizant of changes in driving conditions, be extra careful and aware of brain injury prevention.
As I am sure many of you are aware, the HCAI (Health Claims for Auto Insurance) system that became mandatory, February 1 st, has been suspended, effective Wednesday, March 12 th, until further notice. There is no time line for full resumption of HCAI activities, and IBC and FSCO are currently working on developing a new HCAI Guideline. Latest updates of this information can be retrieved at www.hcaiinfo.ca as well as the FSCO website, www.fsco.ca under autobulletins/2008/a-01_08asp.
The Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST)web site has all up to date information and this can be accessed at www.bist.ca. Community meetings are every 4th Monday of the month, as well as monthly Social Groups. BIST has recently had a fundraising drive and if anyone is interested in participating, please contact BIST. BIST is also looking for Board members. The telephone number for BIST is 416 830 1485 and the email address is info@bist.ca.
June is “Brain Injury Awareness Month”!! The BIAC (Brain Injury Awareness Committee, under the auspices of BIST) continue to meet monthly to plan an exciting year and events for 2008. A “Battle of the Bands” will be happening on Thursday, June 12 th, at Nathan Philips Square as well as the Art Exhibition, a Survivor Tent and activities. Details will be forthcoming.
NRIO’s School Resource Services (SRS programmes) continue under the incredible leadership of Catherine Dodds. Please contact Catherine if you have school, academic and tutoring needs at all levels and ages: 416 231 4358 ext. 237
NRIO’s Spring Breakfast Seminar series will be starting in April. Presentations include: “Graying and Aging in ABI” by Dr. Rolf Gainer; Legal input pertaining to communication with all team members by Kevin Wolf; an educational accountability workshop by Catherine Dodds, “Biopsychosocial Neuropsychiatry in ABI” by Dr. Rob Van Reekum and merging public and private providers for children by Paul Mc Cormack. Invitations will be mailed/emailed as well as on the web site: www.nrio.com and to register, please contact Christine Romanenchuk at ext. 228.
The Canadian Council of Health Services Accreditation (CCHSA), new accreditation program, “Qmentum: Taking Quality Forward” continues to move forward.
NRIO is thrilled to advise you that David Pearson has taken over the Outreach Programme. David has been with NRIO for 11 years and is a teacher by profession. David can be reached at 1 866 569 3480. Courtney Samotie, Occupational Therapist has also joined NRIO full time. Courtney has extensive brain injury experience, completes Form 1’s, Home Assessments and overall Occupational Therapy assessments and treatment.
NRIO does have some residential space available at the Etobicoke site, as well as in our Etobicoke semi independent supported apartment programmes.
On behalf of all NRIO clients, staff, and the Board of Directors, I would like to wish you a warm and happy Spring!
