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There are many resources available on the internet. The following is a brief list of websites that provide education and support. These websites will lead you to a wealth of information on brain and spinal cord injuries.
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British Columbia Rehabilitation & Recovery Centre
Serves trauma survivors, particularly those with brain injury, and their families and friends. Psychologist provides psychotherapy and recovery counselling to survivors.
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Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Center
After brain injury Tools for Living - A Step-by-Step Guide for Caregivers & Survivors of Brain Injury
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BC Paraplegic Website
Information and statistics about spinal cord injuries and the Peer Program. As well as great events throughout the province.
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Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation
Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation has lots of information about research and living with a spinal cord injury.
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Craig Hospital
Craig Hospital is one of the leading spinal cord injury rehabilitation centres in North America. Information on all aspects of spinal cord injury is available.
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Family Caregiver Alliance
FAC is a public voice for caregivers.
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Head Injury Association of Niagara
The Brain Injury Association of Niagara is a registered non-profit agency committed to maximizing the quality of life for individuals with brain injury and their loved ones through support, advocacy and information.
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Ontario Brain Injury Association
Enhancing the lives of persons living with the effects of acquired brain injury (ABI) through education, awareness and support.
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G.F. Strong Rehab
A site focused on the needs of people with spinal cord injuries.
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The Neuroscience Net
A scholarly journal devoted to publishing research in basic and clinical neuroscience.
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The Perspective Network
The Perspectives Network’s primary focus is positive communication between persons with brain injury, family members/caregivers/friends of persons with brain injury, those many professionals who treat persons with brain injury and community members in order to create positive changes and enhance public awareness and knowledge of acquired/traumatic brain injury.
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The TBI Chat Room
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TBI Update Newsletter
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New Zealand Head Injury Society
The Head Injury Society of New Zealand was formed in 1987 to raise head injury issues at a national level, to increase understanding and recognition and to help address the needs of those who have suffered head injury and there families.
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Brain Injury Association USA
Founded in 1980, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is the leading national organization serving and representing individuals, families and professionals who are touched by a life-altering, often devastating, traumatic brain injury (TBI).
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Physiotherapy Exercise
An Australian site that has detailed descriptions and pictures of many different exercises and functional activities for people with SCI.
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Spinal Cord Information Network
This is the home page for the Spinal Cord Information Network. This site has information on all aspects of spinal cord injury, from psychosocial issues to car/van modifications.
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Rick Hansen Foundation
Information about Rick Hansen’s story with links to great SCI related sites on research and other useful information.
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The Sexual Health Network
The Sexual Health Network is dedicated to providing easy access to sexuality information, education, mutual support, counseling, therapy, healthcare, products and other resources for people with disabilities and their partners. The site for the sexual health service at GF Strong is www.scisexualhealth.com.
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The International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries
The International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries, based in Vancouver, is an interdisciplinary research centre for the development of effective strategies to promote functional recovery after spinal cord injury.
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