BIAC Conference Programme 2013
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BIAC Conference Programme 2013
Touching T o ching g Everyones E v ry ne es Needs N e ds BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA 10th ANNUAL CONFERENCE September 25, 26, 27 2013 Ambassador Conference Resort in Kingston, Ontario CONFERENCE PROGRAMME pain is MY LIFE MY MEDICINE is my hope I was born with a condition known as neurofibromatosis that has caused tumours to grow on my brain. Battling these tumours has left me with pain throughout my entire body. It’s all I have My name is Steven Croucher I’m 19 years old I’m from Montreal and I live with constant neuropathic pain ever known, it’s my life, and it’s exhausting. I try to lead a normal life - going to school, playing sports, just like any other 19 year old. But the pain means I have to work harder to focus, I get tired, and I need more sleep. My medicine is really good — but it could be better. 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This year, we get the opportunity to share BIAC’s successes with you here in scenic Kingston. In our tenth year, we have again a varied and intriguing stream of presenters with many points of interest and information for all participants. As survivors, families, caregivers and health professionals come together to share experiences and current information, we will also share our plans and goals for the future and growth of the Brain Injury Association of Canada. JJeannette tt Holman H l Price Pi Best wishes and thank you to all who have contributed in making this our tenth year a great success. Special thanks and recognition should go out to Barb Butler, our Vice-President and Conference Chair for pulling together a great and innovative conference program and to Harry Zarins, Executive Director of BIAC for his day to day efforts with Barb. Between the two of them they have brought you this excellent conference. Jeannette Holman Price President, BIAC Dear Conference Delegates, Welcome to our tenth annual Brain Injury Association of Canada national conference. We welcome you all to this event where I hope you meet new people, and renew old friendships. Take the time to share your own stories; we are here to learn from each other as well as from the vast variety of speakers we Barbb B B Butler l have gathered from far and wide. A huge thank you those speakers for taking the time to share their expertise with us. They are all here because they believe and share in our desire to provide education, support and help in the prevention of brain injury. I would also like to thank our exhibitors, Ambassador Resort Hotel staff for their attention to detail, as well as WeCare and Rx&D for their sponsorship of the conference This conference would not happen without the contributions of many. Thank you to the board members for their suggestions and feedback. Thank you to Ron Foreman for keeping our website up to date with conference information; to Steve Walters for his amazing talent in the design of all print material, and to Harry Zarins for his assistance is making this conference happen. It was a pleasure to be a part of such a great team. My hat is off to you all. Barb Butler 2013 Conference Chair Touching Everyones Needs 10th Annual BIAC National Conference Wednesday September 25 - am 8:30 - 8:45 Welcome - Ambassador Ballroom 8:45 - 9:45 KEYNOTE Ambassador Ballroom Dr. Dan Andreae Brain Injury Lecture D Mark Palmer, Santa Barbara, CA- Keynote M Realistic Hope - Aspirations Beyond a Traumatic Brain Injury R After a broadside collision with a Detroit city bus, Mark spent over 30 years in denial of his A ttraumatic brain injury, trying to return to his pre-injury state. Finally realizing that living life iin that state was not realistic, he was able to set his own course for a successful outcome, no matter the difficulties that were thrust upon him. It is his desire and inspiration to help other m TBI survivors and their families with this similar period of denial. It is Mark’s hope to inspire T survivors and caregivers to develop more realistic dreams based on acceptance of what is, and the realization that tomorrow can be better. Mark believes that the experts who can help us live a life of growth are those who have already figured it out - survivors of injury who have learned how to lead fulfilling lives. He will speak from his own experience and the experience of hundreds who have shared their advice with him; delivering a thought-provoking and motivating presentation full of encouragement and advice that will help those who are lost to find a path to realistic hope. 9:45-10:15 Networking Nutrition Break 10:15 - 11:00 Scientific/Research Lisbon Room 10:15 - 11:00 Family/Caregiver/Survivor Ambassador Room 10:15 - 11:00 Support and Advocacy Ontario Room East Ashley Brosda, BEd., Carolyn Biron, BSc. and Martin Mrazik, PhD., Edmonton, AB Prevention of Prolonged Symptoms Related to Concussion in Sport Using a Community-Based Model This presentation is primarily geared toward professionals working in the areas of concussion management, injury prevention, public education, community-based programming, or directly with athletes. The primary objectives of this presentation are: to present the framework of a community based sport concussion public education program and highlight the unique challenges of education of brain injuries for athletes. Jason Harps, Justin McKenna, Richard Theriault. Russell, ON The audience will hear the experiences of an employer who took a chance on hiring someone who had suffered TBI. The story is very personal and extremely frank as it relies heavily upon the stigma’s a person faces when they have suffered a TBI, but from the stand point of someone who evaluates that person. It will relate the Justin McKenna story and what this job has done for him in his continued rehabilitation. Richard Theriault considered a complete change in his career aspirations to become Justin’s Rehabilitation Aid after working with Justin and Jason and will speak about what this job has done for him in his continued rehabilitation. Julie Hughes, M.Sc., Speech-Language Pathologist, Elizabeth Skirving, MS., M.Ed., Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO, Penny Welch-West, Speech-Language Pathologist, M.Cl.Sc.(C)- London, ON Return to School Following Concussion & Mild Brain Injury: a Model for Group Intervention In this presentation, you will learn about an innovative way services are delivered in response to waitlist pressures coupled with the very specific needs of the return to school student. While media focus has recently been on developing clearer Return to Play criteria, there is a real paucity of guidelines and supports for the Return to Learn participant. This presentation will encourage an understanding of the unique cognitive and communication challenges following concussion and mild brain injury that affect return to school pursuits. The importance of a team approach, increased self-advocacy, use of academic strategies and an understanding of some technology supports in successful return to school efforts will be outlined. Touching Everyones Needs 10:15 - 11:00 En français Ontario Room West 10th Annual BIAC National Conference Wednesday September 25 - am Denis Godbout, Ph.D., Neuropsychologue, Centre de réadaptation Lucie-Bruneau (CRLB, Montréal), Jean Gagnon, Ph.D., Professeur, Département de psychologie, Université de Montréal. Grahame Simpson, Ph.D., Chercheur sénior et, Research Team Leader, Université de Sydney (Australie), Glenn Kelly, Ph.D., Psychologue, Diverge Consulting Inc., Sydney, Australie & M. Ouellette, Auxiliaire de recherche, CRIR (Montréal). Jacques Drolet, M.PS., Conseiller aux programmes et chef de services (CRLB). Traduction et validation de l’Overt Behaviour Scale (OBS) en français (l’ÉCO). La traduction et la validation de l’Overt Behaviour Scale (OBS) sont apparues nécessaires dans le milieu clinique et de recherche francophone car il existe très peu d’outils d’évaluation des troubles du comportement, notamment en français (Godbout et Sabourin, 2003). [D1] L’OBS a été spécifiquement conçue pour évaluer les troubles du comportement des personnes ayant subi une lésion cérébrale (Kelly et al. 2006), possédant des qualités psychométriques reconnues (Tate, 2010). Considérée comme un outil clinique d’avenir, l’OBS est régulièrement utilisée dans les études sur les troubles du comportement (Baguley, Cooper et Felmingham, 2006; Kelly et al. 2007, Kelly et Winkler, 2007, Kelly et al. 2008; Sabaz et al. 2013). 11:00-11:15 Break 11:15 - 12:00 Scientific/Research Lisbon Room Jan Gelech, Ph.D. Candidate, Saskatoon, SK, Elizabeth , Executive Director Saskatchewan Association for Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured, Merrill Hills, SK We are pleased to discuss the development and implementation of a support and learning program for female brain injury survivors with moderate to severe impairments. We trace the development of the women’s program, describe our implementation experiences, and reflect on program outcomes with the aim of creating a dialogue around female programming needs, existing service strategies, and directions for the future. 11:15 - 12:00 Family/Caregiver/Survivor Ambassador Ballroom Theresa Murphy, Montreal, QC Theresa will share her story as the sister of a TBI survivor. Go with her on the journey of uncertainty -the path to change and transformation from being a victim of circumstance to refueling and living your life potential through the brain injury journey. She will help you align wellness goals and your life purpose goals to create more peace in your life. 11:15 - 12:00 Support and Advocacy Ontario Room East Hope Therapy in Brain Injury Rehabilitation - Arden McGregor, MA, CPsych, CBIST and Barb Hartwick, DipTR, Huntsville, ON We will review relevant hope therapy literature, outline a model of hope therapy, and provide a rationale for its use in brain injury rehabilitation. Using a variety of methods including video, demonstration, direct instruction and sensory experience, our presentation will showcase many creative and practical hope therapy resources and strategies that participants can immediately incorporate into their day-to-day rehabilitation efforts. Case examples, tracked from assessment to outcome, will be presented to illustrate the use of hope therapy in this population. We will provide handouts and a comprehensive reference list for this evidence-based approach. 11:15 - 12:00 En françcais Ontario Room West 12:00 - 1:15 Awards Luncheon Ambassador Ballroom Marie Josée Levert, Ph.D., Professeure adjointe Chercheuse Centre de recherche interdisciplinaire en réadaptation du Montréal métropolitain (CRIR) Chercheuse Groupe interréseaux de recherche sur l’adaptation de la famille et de son environnement (GIRAFE) Sponsored by Speaker Christopher S. Simpson, MD, FRCPC, FACC, FHRS, President of the CMA. Touching Everyones Needs 1:15 - 2:15 KEYNOTE Ambassador Room 10th Annual BIAC National Conference Wednesday September 25 - pm Linda Lowery- Oshawa, ONNo Limits: Rising Above the World of a Catastrophic Brain Injury October 16, 2008. Linda’s son, Garrett, was 22, a student at Trent University, when their world seemed to spin out of control. Diagnosis: Catastrophic Brain Injury. During the 48 days in ICU, and during the months and years of rehab, Linda stayed by her only child’s side, advocating tirelessly, at times challenging the systems that threatened to envelope him and insisting endlessly that she was a vital part of her son’s rehab and recovery. Linda describes the determination and faith it took to not only navigate and survive a new world seemingly defined by surgeons, ICU, insurance, lawyers and rehab but to support and inspire her son and family to challenge the prognosis, visualize a world that could and would be and regain a new “normal” enriched by the journey. Linda’s parallel journey, and challenge, was to move from being the mother of a young adult being launched into the world to being an active, hands-on caregiver of a seriously disabled child and back to being mom to a young man. She had to find the strength to face her fears, to let him go once again and let him embrace a world of “No Limits” where having a brain injury doesn’t define who he is or his world of possibilities. 2:15 - 2:30 Break 2:30 - 3:15 Scientific/Research Lisbon Room 2:30 - 3:15 Family/Caregiver/Survivor Ambassador Ballroom 2:30 - 3:15 Support and Advocacy Ontario Room East 3:15 - 3:30 Break Mark Bayley MD, FRCPC, Corinne Kagan BA hons. BPS Cert., Toronto, ON Development and Impacts of a Provincial Concussion Strategy Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation is leading a Concussion/mTBI Strategy for Ontario, along with a number of provincial partners and experts. The objective is to improve recognition, diagnosis and management of concussion/mTBI. This presentation will share activities towards improving outcomes for people who have persistent symptoms from concussion/ mTBI and improving efficiencies within Ontario based on current research Mary-Ellen Thompson, Ph.D., Belleville, ON, Gary Scott, Frankford, ON & Laura Dann, Consecon, ON Traditionally, families and survivors of TBI have been told that maximum recovery occurs in the first two years post-injury. Today, there is mounting evidence that survivors continue to show improvements many years post-injury. In this presentation, we will share the timeline of recovery and demonstrate the many significant gains that occur post the two-year “plateau.” Carole Cressaty M.Sc. (psychologist), Teresa Testa Rn, BScN ( nurse clinician Knowledge and information sharing between Rehabilitation and Community Personal self-efficacy(PSE) is defined as a person’s belief in his ability to do what is necessary to attain his goal. A health information group was created to increase TBI clients’ PSE. Nine individuals having completed their rehabilitation participated in ten weekly 90 minutes sessions. Each session was tailored to the clients’ needs identified by a learning need assessment. In conclusion, knowledge and information sharing through a group format seems to promote PSE even several years post rehabilitation. This presentation will further describe this process. Touching Everyones Needs 3:30-4:30 10th Annual BIAC National Conference Wednesday September 25 - pm Group Sessions- each presentation will be 20 minutes long. Group 1: Management of Concussion/TBI - Lisbon Room Sandhya Mylabathula, BSc Honours, MSc Candidate - Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto; and Swapna Mylabathula, BSc Honours, MD Candidate, University of Toronto, Etobicoke, ON Overall, the ultimate goal for this Private Member’s Bill proposal is to improve prevention, awareness, management, and diagnosis for a broad range of target populations, including sport and occupational, as well as adult and pediatric populations, in order to help all Canadians who suffer from concussions, their families, and caregivers. This presentation will also provide an update regarding the progress of the Private Member’s Bill proposal to date. Emily Nalder, PhD, BOccThy (Hons), Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Rotman Research Institute Baycrest, Toronto, ON, Canada (originally from Brisbane, Australia) Transition from hospital to home – are individual and family experiences similar between Australia and Canada? This presentation describes the experiences of individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI) and their family caregivers during the transition phase of leaving hospital and returning to live in the home environment. Despite the importance of the transition phase in preventing the onset of long-term difficulties few studies have investigated the lived experiences of individuals and families which are essential to inform service development. Findings from a research study conducted in Australia will be presented on factors influencing perceived transition success. A question and answer style presentation will be adopted to explore how the experiences of families in the Australian context compare to experiences in Canada. Halina Haag- MSW, RSW, Doctoral Student, Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON University 101: Living and learning as a student with mild to moderate brain injury With the unique insights of the researcher’s firsthand experience with ABI, this qualitative study explored the experience of university students living with mild to moderate Acquired Brain Injury. Students from three participating Ontario universities representing a broad range of demographics participated in individual interviews. This important study explored the experiences of an under-investigated subsection of the ABI population, utilizing mixed methods to gain a richer understanding and address standards of academic rigour. Overall findings are presented along with implications for service delivery and utilization, and recommendations for mABI service providers, survivors and caregivers. Group 2: Assessment and Treatment Resources for Concussion/TBI - Ontario Room East Jason A. Cromer, Ph.D., New Haven, CT, USA Cognigram is a reliable, validated system for the assessment of cognitive change over time that can aid medical providers in their management of concussion. This simple computerized battery of tests based on a card game has four sub-tests that assess the cognitive domains of psychomotor function, attention, learning, and working memory. Cognitive testing is recognized as one of the only methods to obtain objective data regarding a patient’s brain health following a concussion. The target audience for this presentation includes primary care physicians, concussion specialists, neuropsychologists, and anyone interested in concussion management, traumatic brain injury, or the assessment of cognition and cognitive change over time. Vincy Chan, MPH, PhD Candidate, Graduate Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Toronto & Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON Functional Independence Measures after Inpatient Rehabilitation among Older Adults with Acquired Brain Injury-The highest rates of acquired brain injury are among older adults. However, there is currently little population based information on their profiles and outcomes from inpatient rehabilitation. This presentation examines the Functional Independence Measures (FIM) scores of older adults in inpatient rehabilitation by type of acquired brain injury and referral destinations. This study was funded by the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation. Justin Chee-PhD student, MSc, HonBSc. , Toronto, ON Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury on Locomotor Behaviour in Challenging Environments Dual-task paradigms have been used in individuals with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) to reveal their altered locomotor behaviour in response to physically- and attentionally-demanding environments. The overall goal of our current work is to develop new models of assessment that increase the challenge of locomotion, and thus, provide a greater ability to evaluate the trajectory of recovery following a TBI. In this presentation, we will discuss a protocol that was developed to evaluate how cognitive challenge and choice in walking path affect locomotor function. Through administering a cognitive task involving visual scanning and increasing the number of choices in walking trajectory with oncoming obstacles in the path, we hope to provide additional insight into the ability of individuals with TBI to navigate safely in everyday life situations. 3:30-4:30 Group Sessions - continued overleaf Touching Everyones Needs 3:30-4:30 continued 10th Annual BIAC National Conference Wednesday September 25 - pm Group Sessions- each presentation will be 20 minutes long. Group 3: Physical, Social and Cognitive Rehab - Ambassador Ballroom Shannon McGuire, PT, London, ON, Jonathon McIntosh, MPT Candidate, Harriston, ON, Quinn Mercer, MPT Candidate, Saint John’s, NB Mike Seto, MPT Candidate, Ottawa, ON Can a Compression Vest Improve Balance in Subjects With a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)?: A Pilot Study The objective of this presentation is to inform clinicians who work with mTBI patients and the general scientific community, about a potential new treatment option that may be beneficial in recovery, through improved static and dynamic balance. Though results of the study are still pending, this study may potentially lead to the recommendation of compression vest use to address balance deficits in mTBI in the future. Priscilla Lam Wai Shun, OT, MSc, PhD candidate, School of Rehabilitation, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC What does it take to go rehabilitation after an acute brain injury? Access to rehabilitation services for persons with a brain injury with rehabilitation potential is deemed crucial for recovery. Clinicians working in acute care are required to provide recommendations regarding their client’s rehabilitation potential despite the lack of clinical guidelines. By providing a comparison of different actors’ (clinicians, organisations and patients) perspectives regarding key factors to consider when making decisions regarding the rehabilitation potential of brain injured patients, we will highlight the existing challenges faced by acute care clinicians in the current organizational context. Diana Frasca, PhD Candidate, Department of Rehabilitation Science at the University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Alexandra Oatley, PhD Candidate, Department of Psychology at York University, Toronto, ON Socializing, Learning and Working after TBI: A review of the science, opportunities for intervention, and the potential of environmental enrichment Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of disability not only in children but also in both young and older adults. Advances in physical medicine and rehabilitation can now address many of the physical needs of TBI survivors. Nonetheless, “social brain” networks and those involved in memory, attention, multi-tasking and problem solving are frequently impaired. This presentation will provide a comprehensive review of the relevant scientific evidence and novel findings from Toronto Rehab’s Cognitive Neurorehabilitation Sciences Lab, and elsewhere. The objectives of this presentation are to: 1) examine the evidence on social functioning following TBI; 2) provide a description of the cognitive and academic challenges faced by children and adults with TBI; 3) discuss emerging social and cognitive interventions; and 4) explain the importance of environmental enrichment and its potential impact on recovery and quality of life. Touching Everyones Needs 3:30-4:30 continued 10th Annual BIAC National Conference Wednesday September 25 - pm Group Sessions- each presentation will be 20 minutes long. Group 4: TBI and Adolescents - Ontario Room West Francis Etmanski, Athlete-advocate, Dip, AS St. Lawrence College, Wellington, ON A former athlete who has battled post-concussion syndrome to benefit other athletes alike and to help educate and advocate about the physical, emotional and psychological effects of concussions in sport, specifically within the hockey world through personal experience as a player and academically as a student. Concussions are serious traumatic injuries that can end playing careers and cause permanent brain injury. Hockey players suffer numerous injuries throughout their playing careers, but because concussions are seen as the invisible injury, they continually go unreported, untreated and return to play guidelines are never enforced, leaving the player to suffer. Concussions within athletes alter the way the brain functions and can result in damage or disruption of the brain cell structure and metabolism leaving an athlete to suffer post-concussion effects significantly affecting memory, emotion, cognition, judgment, reflexes, speech, balance, coordination and sleep patterns as well as an altered level of alertness or unconsciousness. Research has concluded that the young brain within amateur hockey players is more vulnerable and susceptible to injury and because of this the emphasis regarding concussions in amateur hockey must be to prevent the long-term deficits of second impact syndrome, post-concussion syndrome and the risk of pre-mature return to play for all athletes before being fully healed. Gabriela Ilie, PhD (University of Toronto), Injury Prevention Research Office, Division of Neurosurgery, St. Michael’s Hospital, (from Whitby, ON) How common and how significant are Traumatic Brain Injuries among adolescents? Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a significant global health concern. However, investigations of TBI among adolescents in large representative samples are lacking. Given that most TBIs among adolescents are preventable; this information becomes critical to the planning and evaluation of injury prevention efforts, particularly since even minor TBI may have important adverse health consequences. In Canada, 50% of all injuries that kill and disable children and adolescents involve TBI, 30% of which occur during sport activities. This presentation will describe the prevalence of self-reported TBI, identify the primary mechanisms of injury, and discuss identified adverse correlates (low grades, use of alcohol and cannabis) in a large representative sample of adolescents, grades 7 through 12, in Ontario, Canada. Scott Bishop- Masters Student, University of Regina, (from Abbotsford, BC) Heart Rate Variability & Cardiac Regulation: Indexing Recovery Following Concussion in Adolescent Male Athletes This research project used a cardiac biological marker to assess recovery from sport concussion in adolescent football players (mean age 13 years). The biological marker was Heart Rate Variability (HRV), which is the measurement of time between successive heartbeats. This measurement can be transformed into an average beat-to-beat interval, as well as frequency range. The frequency ranges can be divided into ‘low’ and ‘high’ frequencies. Low frequency (LF) activity is linked with the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system and high frequency (HF) activity represents the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system. Analysis of HRV frequency has been used to index recovery from brain injuries of varying severity including sports concussion. When gauging recovery from concussion, HRV frequency must be measured in a post-exercise setting. The findings from this project support the use of HRV to index recovery from sport concussion. Concussed participants elicited a significant decrease in post-exercise LF values compared to healthy subjects. The results suggest that HRV may be a practical and inexpensive method to monitor recovery of frontal lobe regulation of autonomic nervous system following concussion. Touching Everyones Needs 8:30 - 9:30 KEYNOTE Ambassador Ballroom 10th Annual BIAC National Conference Thursday September 26 - am Bridgid Ruden, Coralville, IA Bridget’s presentation as a TBI survivor is profound, miraculous and engaging. Her voice of expression paints the terrain of every emotion that one goes through when life presents a major shift in who you are, what you do, and how you navigate through life…. one breath at a time. Bridgid threads the lively and interaction presentation with truth, tears and laughter…. authenticity. One walks away from her presentation marveling with awe at how strong and amazing she is to have survived such an intense journey of healing. Perhaps we are all touched by an angel when you hear her story. 9:30 - 10:00 Networking Nutrition Break 10:00 - 10:45 Scientific/Research Ambassador Ballroom 10:00 - 10:45 Prevention Lisbon Room 10:00 - 10:45 Support and Advocacy Ontario Room East George Kazolis, BSc (Hons) (Research Assistant, University of Toronto), Toronto, ON Lorne Tepperman, PhD (Co-Investigator, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Preventing TBI in Vulnerable Populations: Family and Peer influences This presentation explores the influence of family and peers on TBI suffered due to accidental falls. Data from transcribed interviews suggest that these TBI victims belong to two distinct types: ‘Stumblers’ or ‘Tumblers’. Unlike Stumblers, Tumblers are vulnerable to TBI because of behaviours related to violence experienced earlier in their lives. By identifying and educating these high-risk individuals it may be possible to reduce the prevalence of TBI in the general population. This research was supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Strategic Team Grant in Applied Injury Research # TIR-103946, and the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation. Lucie Pelland- PT, PhD, School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario The influence of parents’ values, attitudes, and beliefs on their decisions to return their child to play following a concussion in minor hockey will be discussed. Parents’ decision risk is influenced by attributes of competitiveness, perceived probability of success, and risk propensity. These attitudes and values can be modified by educational programs to encourage parents in making lower risk decisions in minor hockey. Knowledge on concussion is a key predictor of parents’ decision risk. Judy Gargaro, B.Sc., M.Ed., Toronto, ON, Carolyn Lemsky, PhD., C. Psych., Toronto, ON Resources designed for family members of persons with acquired brain injury, mental illness and/ or substance use problems are need. None of the existing resources have specifically addressed the complex needs of those individuals living with co-morbid brain injury, substance use and mental health issues. We have developed an educational resource for families that meets this gap. The process of how the resource has been developed and an overview of the content will be provided. Audience members will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the content of the resource. This interactive session is geared to family members and service providers who support families of persons with ABI. 10:00 - 10:45 French Presentation Denis Godbout, Ph.D., Centre de réadapation Lucie-Bruneau (Montréal). Support and Advocacy - Ontario Room West Problématiques comportementales suite aux lésions cérébrales: contribution de la neuropsychologie clinique à l’intervention. Dr. Denis Godbout, neuropsychologue revoie quel peut être l’apport de la neuropsychologie clinique aux différentes phases de l’intervention comportementale : 1) évaluation des comportements ; 2) évaluation neuropsychologique en soi ; 3) la communication des résultats obtenus en neuropsychologie; 4) l’analyse fonctionnelle des comportements; 5) l’élaboration et la mise en place du plan d’intervention comportementale et enfin, 6) l’évaluation de l’évolution de la situation suite aux interventions. 10:45-11:00 Break Touching Everyones Needs 11:00 - 12:00 Scientific/Research Lisbon Room 11:00 - 12:00 Family/Caregiver/Survivor Ambassador Ballroom 11:00 - 12:00 Support and Advocacy Ontario Room East 12:00 - 1:30 Lunch 10th Annual BIAC National Conference Thursday September 26 - am Tanya Packer, PhD, MSc, BSc(OT), OT Reg (NS) Professor and Director, School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS Living every day with a Neurological Condition: Results of the LINC study (The LINC Study is a national study to learn about people living with a neurological condition and how it impacts their everyday lives.)-The objective of this presentation is to report the results of the LINC study, a nationwide study of adults with neurological conditions and parents of children with neurological conditions. The LINC study included three studies: a survey completed by almost 1000 adults and parents; monthly telephone conversations with 125 of them and face to face interviews with another 21. Almost 120 of the participants were adults/ parents of children with brain injury. The goal of the study was to understand the everyday lives of people with neurological conditions who strive to work, go to school, raise families, and participate in the community. We surveyed and spoke to people about the impact of their condition(s) on their and their families’ lives and the strategies, supports and resources they use to self-manage life with a neurological condition and to make everyday life possible and meaningful. This presentation will highlight key results and findings. Mark Palmer, Santa Barbara, CA- The Family’s Journey An unexpected outcome of the Realistic Hope Project was the extension of Realistic Hope’s, “Anatomy of a Brain Injury,” to include the “ 10 Stages,” of a family member’s journey. The 10 stages, a result of collaboration with family members 18+ years post injury. Family members will find that they are not alone, and will leave with a sense of hope, based on the realities of their situation. Brenda Turley- BA (Hons Drama) and BA (Hons Psychology) - Research Coordinator of the Brain Injury/ Concussion Clinic at the Alberta Children’s Hospital, Calgary AB Children’s Participation in Brain Injury Research-Recruitment into clinical trials and research programs is a challenge, particularly among adolescents. The many facets of research targeted to the specific biological and sociocultural needs of children are essential and often lacking. Challenges include the unique ethical considerations (e.g. the use of incentives), societal views of research in children as well the practical issues of “how” to recruit. Indeed, one of the most critical phases involved in carrying out a research project is participant recruitment that can have a major impact on the timely completion of a study and its ultimate success (Taylor, Harden & McFarland, 2000). Special skills and abilities are needed to successfully recruit participants from this developmental age group. A review of the ethical considerations in paediatric brain injury research as well as a literature review of recruitment and retention strategies in paediatric research is summarized Touching Everyones Needs 1:30 - 2:30 KEYNOTE Ambassador Ballroom 10th Annual BIAC National Conference Thursday September 26 - pm Claire Smith, Ph.D., Merrickville, ON Who Am I Now: Research as a Step in my Healing Process Claire will explore how researching head injury for both her M.A. and Ph.D. theses helped her to better understand TBI so that she was able to integrate her own injury into her life. The studies were central elements during her journey of self-discovery. The survivors who were part of her research all dealt with their head injuries differently, since both psychologically and physically head injuries impact everyone uniquely. Individuals must be given the opportunity to decide how they would like to understand their TBIs, always momentous, catastrophic, and life-altering events, within the contexts of their own lives. While she was gathering data for both studies, Claire learned that how each survivor chooses to acknowledge such a life-changing event should be respected and honored. Head injury will always be part of Claire’s story, but is no longer its central and all-consuming element. She will discuss how her research was an important step in the process of incorporating her own head injury as only one element of the multifaceted person into which she continues to evolve. 2:30 - 2:45 Break 2:45 - 3:30 Scientific/Research Lisbon Room 2:45 - 3:30 Family/Survivor/Caregiver Ambassador Ballroom 2:45 - 3:30 Support and Advocacy Ontario Room East Angela Colantonio, PhD, OT Reg (Ont.), FACRM; CIHR Research Chair in Gender, Work and Health,, Toronto, ON, Josian Petgrave, MDE, Maple, ON- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University of Toronto- Flora Matheson PhD, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ont. Traumatic Brain Injury in a Canadian Prison Population International studies have indicated that a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is common in offender populations. However, there is no published data in Canada on this topic to date and there is an overall scarcity of data on women in correctional facilities. The objective of this presentation is to examine the proportion of men and women who report a history of aTBI in a prison sample in Ontario, Canada, while capturing the corresponding demographic characteristics, early adverse life experiences, criminal history, and history of drug and alcohol use. The presentation will end with a description of a partnership grant with Corrections Canada. Funding was received by the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation, CIHR and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Jean Oostrom – New Brain Living-Barrie, ON – Where People with Brain Injuries and the People Who Carefor Them Can Find Answers “Go home and have a normal life” is what the physician said when Jean left the hospital after her brain injury in 1997. During 16 years of recovery she wanted someone to explain to everyone else, what was happening in her brain. Jean is the voice for the brain injured person, so that brain injured people and the people who care for them can design a personal recovery path. Jean will be speaking about “The Place Where the Brain Has Had Enough” – “The Brain Injured Rant” - “Magnification” and “Do You Miss the Person You Were Before the Brain Injury”. Jean has graduated (post brain injury) with college diplomas in Human Resources and Web Design and works full time in database management. Developer of New Brain Living (www.newbrainliving.com) and Author/Self Publisher of New Brain Living (available on www.amazon.com} Bonnie Swaine PhD ,Professeure titulaire, École de réadaptation, Faculté de médecine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Yvonne Richard, Montreal, QC What services are needed for mental health issues (anxiety, depression) following brain injury? This presentation is directed to persons with brain injury and their family, clinicians and health services researchers. The presentation will create a dialogue among participants about how to best provide services for mental health issues (anxiety, depression) following brain injury to persons with a brain injury and their families. Touching Everyones Needs 10th Annual BIAC National Conference Thursday September 26 - pm 3:30 - 3:45 Break 3:45 - 4:30 Scientific/Research Lisbon Room 3:45 - 4:30 Family/Survivor/Caregiver Ambassador Ballroom 3:45 - 4:30 Support and Advocacy Ontario Room East Debbie Friedman BSc pht MMgmt, Montreal, QC (presenting author), Lisa Grilli MSc pht, Helen Kocilowicz BSc N, Isabelle Gagnon PhD phtFrom Prevention to Intervention: The Montreal Children’s Hospital Trauma Centre’s approach to concussions in children and teens. The management of children and adolescents who have sustained concussions also known as mild traumatic brain injuries (MTBI) poses an interesting challenge for clinicians, parents, coaches, and teachers. The Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH) developed the first Pediatric Neurotrauma Program in Quebec in 1989. The MCH Trauma mandate was expanded several times over the years and a comprehensive, proactive, inter-professional approach to the prevention and management of concussions has been developed, implemented and modified in keeping with the most recent evidence and based on clinical expertise. This presentation will introduce this innovative model of concussion prevention and management. Five main components comprise the model: 1) an accessible and user-friendly website where prevention and management information is available; 2) outreach prevention activities with partners in schools, community organizations and sports teams; 3) the Concussion KIT, an educational initiative to increase the awareness of parents, athletes, coaches and sporting associations with respect to preventing, recognizing and managing concussions in sports 4) a comprehensive Emergency Department management algorithm with appropriate referrals to neurotrauma specialists if necessary; and 5) a concussion/return to sports clinic where pediatric athletes and children who are slow to recover are provided with individualized management. Ben Sloetjes & Anita Sloetjes Dejonge, Lincoln, ON and Dianne Henderson- R.N., B.A. Psych., M.Ed.,Medical-Legal Consultant,Welland. ON Compassion Fatigue: Understanding the Cost of Caring The cost of caring can have a profound impact on one’s wellbeing. Continuing to give care without sustaining oneself can have a direct impact on the quality of care that one is able to provide. Self-care is now widely acknowledged to generate great rewards – the healthier the caregiver, the better the quality of care. Anyone can face the impact of compassion fatigue or vicarious trauma whether you are a first responder, a witness to a traffic event or someone who is a long term caregiver. As a caregiver to her severely brain injured son for 10 years, Anita has learned that there are some factors that are unique to the brain injury field and the provision of care to a vulnerable adult. With the assistance of Dianne Henderson, Medical Consultant, we will explore the unique notion of compassion fatigue for caregivers as it relates to brain injury and share with you strategies that will sustain self-care and assist in providing health compassionate care to those whom we serve. In the face of compassion fatigue following a traumatic event, Benjamin and Anita will share their story of HOPE from tragedy to triumph. Lyn Williams Keeler, M.A. University of Waterloo (Psychohistory), B.C.E.T.S. Diplomate, Traumatic Stress, Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress, (American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress), designated Fellow of AAETS , Certified Clinical Traumatologist Session information on next page. Touching Everyones Needs 3:45 - 4:30 Support and Advocacy Ontario Room East 4:30 - 5:30 Ambassador Ballroom 10th Annual BIAC National Conference Thursday September 26 - pm Lyn Williams Keeler, M.A. University of Waterloo (Psychohistory), B.C.E.T.S. Diplomate, Traumatic Stress, Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress, (American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress), designated Fellow of AAETS , Certified Clinical Traumatologist Working with mTBI and PTSD- For the twenty years that I have been working with populations who have experienced war, criminal assault, various forms of childhood abuse or who have been fighting fires, crime, or providing care in terms of emergency services, the issue of mTBI has only recently become an issue to consider. There appears to be a non-therapeutic alliance between a brain injury and the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It appears that neurologically, they both impact the same areas of the brain. As a clinician, I have had to integrate the possibility of an mTBI in my assessments for traumatic events and their likelihood of causing PTSD, as well as in terms of adjusting treatment expectations for both clinician and client. In my field of psychotraumatology, it has been well-known for decades that the “body keeps the score” and perhaps, this is no more evident than in co-occurring mTBI and PTSD. It is the intention of this workshop to illustrate these clinical concerns with case studies. “Ask an Expert Round Table Discussion: Carolina Bottari, PhD, Assistant professor in Occupational Therapy at Université de Montréal and principal investigator of the Community Reintegration Research Team sponsored by the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation and the Quebec Rehabilitation Research Network Isabelle Gagnon, PhD, Assistant professor in Physiotherapy at McGill University and principal investigator of the ONF/REPAR Team sponsored by the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation and the Quebec Rehabilitation Research Network Harry Zarins, Executive Director, Brain Injury Association of Canada Bonnie Swaine, PhD. Professor in Physiotherapy at Université de Montréal and principal investigator of the Head Injury Partnership Endeavour (HIPE) team sponsored by the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation and the Quebec Rehabilitation Research Network Round Table Discussion between researchers, health care professionals, disability advocacy groups, community organizations, individuals with a brain injury and their families. The general goal will be to initiate a meaningful dialogue between multiple stakeholders Touching Everyones Needs 8:30-9:15 Scientific/Research Ambassador Ballroom 8:30-9:15 Family/Caregiver/Survivor Lisbon Room 8:30-9:15 Support and Advocacy Ontario Room East 10th Annual BIAC National Conference Friday September 27 - am Celina Rayonne Chavannes, Whitby, ON- MBA, Director, Research Initiatives, Neurological Health Charities Canada-Lessons Learned from the National Population Health Study of Neurological Conditions: Opportunities for the Brain Injury Community The National Population Health Study of Neurological Conditions (the Study) is a four-year Study (2009-2013) that will provide data on the scope, risk, health service utilization and impact of neurological conditions. This presentation will provide an update on some of the key priorities, findings and lessons learned from the Study as it related to the brain injury community. Andrew Modray, BA, MA, Ottawa, ON The Unavoidable Lows and Amazing Highs of a Catastrophically Brain Injured Man Picture a man at 23 years of age in his fourth year of undergraduate studies, planning to go to graduate school, finally dating the girl of his dreams, attending a concert and waking up and seeing snow on the ground and finding himself strapped to a wheelchair in a building he can only recognize as not his home. This was where Andrew was in November of 1995, not knowing exactly where he was but recognizing the sights and smells of a hospital-like area but eventually thinking that he was on an alien spaceship. This is the beginning of an extraordinary story of his recovery, his return to education his progression into adulthood, which eventually lead to a ‘normal’ life. Sumeet Shergill, MSc Applied Behavior Analysis, University of Wales, Bangor, BSc Hons) Psychology, University of Toronto, Paitra Surerus, B.A. (Hons) York University, M.A., Medaille College, C.C.C., Toronto An Integrative Approach of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Applied Behavioural Analysis as a Treatment Model for Health Professionals working in the field of ABI This presentation will examine how two seemingly different procedures, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) can be combined into an integrative intervention approach. Specifically, this presentation will address ways applied behaviour analysis can be used to enhance compensatory skills required for coping with an acquired brain injury while using CBT components. For instance, interventions apply ABA principles of antecedents (triggers and reminders) and consequences (feedback and reinforcements) on behavioural routines while simultaneously using CBT interventions (cognitive restructuring) to address emotional difficulties. It is suggested that a combination of CBT and ABA techniques would provide a comprehensive approach for treatment to ABI consumers and their family members. 9:15- 9:45 Nutrition and Networking Break 9:45-10:45 KEYNOTE Ambassador Ballroom Shawn O’Sullivan, George Barrie, President (shawnsays.org), Steven Paquet, Manager, Scott Granville, Producer Belleville, ON. Protect Yourself. Protect Your Future Shawn O’Sullivan is a former Olympic boxer, champion and true Canadian icon. Shawn is the most decorated amateur in Canadian boxing history, capturing two World Amateur Championships, and an Olympic Silver Medal. Shawn was also very well known for his ‘boy next door’ charm and his intelligent, articulate and well thought out quips. Retiring from his sport came with many challenges for Shawn. As an avid sports fan and world-class athlete, Shawn was troubled with the frequency of serious concussions in sports like hockey and football. He was also feeling the effects of the sport he participated in for so many years. After experiencing memory loss, slurring of the speech and other difficulties Shawn sought medical help. He soon found out that serious head injuries never heal. He wanted to use his notoriety and passion to help young kids and other athletes stay safe while playing the sports we all love. Touching Everyones Needs 10:45-11:30 Scientific/Research Lisbon Room 10:45-11:30 Family/Caregiver/Survivor Ambassador Ballroom 10:45-11:30 Prevention Ontario Room East 11:30-12:15 KEYNOTE Ambassador Ballroom 11:30-12:15 Ambassador Ballroom 10th Annual BIAC National Conference Friday September 27 - am Angela Colantonio, PhD, OT.Reg Ont., Tammy Belben, B.Sc., Meghan Scherer, B.A, co-authors M. Kita, PhD. L. Mansfield, PhD, T. Mollayeva M.D., PhD ©.University of Toronto and the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Ontario Occupational Brain Injury: How does it happen and what can we do about it? Traumatic brain injury occurring at the workplace (wrTBI) is a leading cause of death and serious injury. This presentation will begin with an introduction to wrTBI in the Canadian setting. This includes information about the major causes of injury and types of occupational sectors that are affected by sex. We will also present information about the factors associated with return to work and the role of workplace accommodations after an injury for persons with brain injury. This presentation will also include evidence concerning sleep dysfunction post-wrTBI, where prevalence is reported to be up to 80 percent and clinical conditions associated with poor sleep. The implications for providing support to injured workers with brain injuries to facilitate return to work will be discussed from a sex and gender perspective. We acknowledge funding from CIHR and the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation. Andrew McCallum, Toronto, ON. “Wait, what happened?” A Traumatic Brain Injury is an “interesting” experience. There are quotes around the word “interesting” because there are many different synonyms and antonyms that people put in its place. This will be a discussion on my experiences from a personal impact, return to work and interaction with friends and family. Carol Dematteo- Associate Professor, School of Rehabilitation Science, Investigator CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, Kathy Stayzk, OT Reg. (Ont), Knowledge Broker, Education is the Key to Protecting Children’s Brains, CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University. Evidence Based Guidelines for Return to Activity and Return to School after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents This presentation will provide and review new evidence based guidelines for return to activity and return to school for youth after mild traumatic brain injury/concussion. The intended audience is broad and includes parents, family physicians, and Health Care providers in Emergency departments and in Rehabilitation programs as well as teachers. Robin Green PhD, CPsych, Canada Research Chair (II) & Senior Scientist, Toronto Rehab, Associate Professor, Dep’t of Psychiatry, Neurosciences; University of Toronto Re-conceptualizing moderate-severe traumatic brain injury as a chronic disease process There is growing data that traumatic brain injury is not a discrete event followed by recovery and then a stable course thereafter. Contrary to prevailing assumptions, serious brain injuries are accompanied by a host of chronic changes to the brain and behavior, some of which can worsen over time. The current presentation will present literature and data that address these chronic findings. It will also discuss intervention research to offset some of the deleterious longer term consequences. Lunch, closing remarks This programme is subject to change Canada’s trusted name in compassionate, professional homecare. 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Cognigram – Monitoring Change in Cognitive Function Following Concussion Jason A. Cromer, Ph.D.1,* & Paul Maruff, Ph.D.1,2 1 – CogState, Ltd., New Haven, CT, USA 2 – University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia 8. Education is the Key to Protecting Children’s Brains Carol DeMatteo, MSc. OT, Principle Investigator; Kathy Stazyk, OT Reg. (Ont), Knowledge Broker; Cheryl Missiuna, PhD. OT, Dr. Sheila Singh, Dr. Charles Malcolmson, Dr. Robert Hollenberg, Dr. Ben Beronia & Dr. Lucy Giglia, Co- Investigators 2. Compression vest in individuals with an mTBI Authors: Shannon McGuire, PT, Dave Humphreys, PT, Adam Bailey, MPT Candidate, Jonathon McIntosh, MPT Candidate, Quinn Mercer, MPT Candidate and Mike Seto, MPT Candidate. Presenters- Shannon McGuire, PT, Jonathon McIntosh, MPT Candidate, Quinn Mercer, MPT Candidate and Mike Seto, MPT Candidate. 9. “Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury on Locomotor Behaviour in Challenging Environments” Authors: Justin Chee, Sanjay Prajapati, Karl Zabjek 3. Determining the prevalence of brain injury in patients with traumatic spinal cord injury. Presenter: Bhanu Sharma Co-authors: Cheryl Bradbury, Jasmin Corbie, Cathleen Craven, David Mikulis, Robin Green. 4. University 101: Living and learning as a student with mild to moderate brain injury Halina Lin Haag, MSW, RSW 11. Long-term health service outcomes among women with traumatic brain injury Gurjit K. Toor1, Jocelyn Harris3, Michael Escobar1, Karen Yoshida1, Diana Velikonja3, Sandro Rizoli4, Michael Cusimano5, Nora Cullen1, 2, 6, and Angela Colantonio1, 2 1 University of Toronto, 2Toronto Rehabilitation InstituteUHN, 3McMaster University, 4Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 5 St. Michael’s Hospital, 6West Park Healthcare Centre 5. Health professionals’ perspectives: Realities of a linked model of pediatric to adult rehabilitation transitional care Hamdani, Y1; Proulx, M2; Kingsnorth, S2,3; Lindsay, S2; Maxwell, J3,4; Colantonio, A4; Macarthur, C5; & Bayley, M4 1 Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto; 2 Bloorview Research Institute; 3Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital; 4Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – University Health Network; 5Hospital for Sick Children 12. Learning and Innovation Collaborative Stewardship aligned to Improvement Science Propositions for Health Transformation Author(s): R.J. Riopelle, Jane Hsieh, Westley ReinhartMacmillan, Kent Bassett-Spiers, and Members of the Spinal Cord Injury Knowledge Mobilization Network Presenter: R.J.Riopelle, MD, FRCPC, FCAHS, Chief Science Officer, Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation 6. Diagnosis and clinical management of persons with post-concussion syndrome and persisting symptoms following mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) Jamie MacDougall, Shawn Marshall, Dorothyann Curran 13. Therapeutic Benefits of a Multi-Program Drop In Centre for Adults Living with Acquired Brain Injury: Outcomes of Client Generated Programming Deborah Dee, BMT, FAMI Powell River Brain Injury Society, British Columbia, Canada 7. Brian Hall- The CONNECT approach is less about rehab and more about coaching. We guide, rather than lead our residents to live meaningful lives and recreate their lives. We encourage the participation of family and friends and it is with their input and suggestions which establishes the direction in which CONNECT guides the resident. 10. J. Paige MacDougall (PhD) I suffered a severe Traumatic Brain Injury in 1990, when I was seventeen years old. 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The goal of her research m is to contribute to future treatment development. Alexandra is training to be a cclinical researcher and neuropsychologist. She has completed clinical practica at tthe Hospital for Sick Children and the Simcoe County District School Board. Andrew McCallum Andrew McCallum is a musician, hobby photographer and electronic music DJ with interests in art and technology. While he uses the alias “Mental Floss” for music and creative endeavours, this moniker was chosen years before his Traumatic Brain Injury in 2008. He’s mostly worked in the computer field having contributed to starting companies and taking care of systems and their user base, all in varied capacities. There have also been some side projects of music production and “sonification” of different computer environments. Andrew Modray Andrew Modray is originally from Kitchener-Waterloo where he was involved in a motor vehicle accident in October of 1995. In the telling of his story Andrew will share what he has learned as he dealt with his injury and the conclusions he has drawn, and how he feels he can assist those who have suffered similar injuries. He proudly shares that he is a TBI survivor. Now married he lives with his wife and three daughters currently in Ottawa (Orleans), Ontario. Dr. Angela Colantonio Dr. Angela Colantonio is a CIHR Research Chair in Gender, Work and Health and is a Senior Research Scientist at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network. She is also a Professor at the University of Toronto and the Principal Investigator of the Acquired Brain Injury Research Lab. Dr. Colantonio has studied the epidemiology of acquired brain injury, dementia, and stroke. Her current focus is on acquired brain injury, with a focus on sex and gender issues. She has a PhD in Epidemiology and Public Health from Yale University, a MSc in Community Health and a BSc in Occupational Therapy, both from the University of Toronto. Anita and Ben Sloetjes On September 19, 2002, Benjamin Sloetjes suffered a catastrophic brain injury after his car he was working on fell on him. His brain was without oxygen for 20 minutes. Benjamin and his mom Anita live in an accessible home in Beamsville, Ont. Benjamin received 4 years of intense therapy that focused on walking,speech,cognitive and fine motor skills. Now, as a Canadian artist, Benjamin’s emotive acrylic paintings encompass all of these therapies. Benjamin and Anita are enjoying the journey and have dreams for their future. AArden McGregor, MA, CPsychAssoc, CBIST A native of Toronto, Arden received her Bachelor of Arts degree (Specialized HHonours in Psychology) from York University where she received scholarships and aachievement awards. Following receipt of her Master of Arts in Psychology from the University of Toronto, Arden moved to London in 1991 to begin her career in th rerehabilitation with a focus on brain injury. Following a progressively responsible ccareer in various capacities in the local hospital system, primarily in brain injury, AArden worked for a while in the private sector before launching Brainworks in AAugust 2003, where she continues to hold the position of Executive Director. CCurrently, she works from Brainworks’ Muskoka office, where she offers psychological assessment and treatment for clients with brain injuries and other serious injuries. Arden is a member of the College of Psychologists and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist and Trainer. She has given countless presentations to professionals, clients and family groups, in brain injury, rehabilitation and neurobehavioural intervention. She maintains memberships in over half a dozen professional associations and was a founding partner of Camp Dawn. AAshley Brosda, Bed A is a Service Coordinator at Brain Care Centre and co-developer of BCC’s Ashley CConcussion Program. She completed her Bachelor of Education at the University oof Alberta in 2011 and the Special Needs Educational Assistant Prior to that. AAshley has worked in the field of disability for thirteen years through The Robin HHood Association and the Getting Ready for Inclusion Today program in various roroles. Ashley also participated in research at the University of Alberta coddeveloping the abstract “Pre- and Peri-natal outcomes for children with learning ddisabilities”. Her interest remains in the area of individuals with mild brain ininjuries and subtle cognitive deficits that affect daily functioning. Barb Hartwick, Dip TR Barb earned her Therapeutic Recreation Diploma from Mount Royal College in 1980 and she has had a varied career in recreation, rehabilitation, business ownership and design. She has been with Brainworks’ Muskoka team since 2008, holding the positions of rehabilitation therapist and therapy designer. She has a special talent for incorporating skills like art, drama, sewing, and photography into therapy sessions with clients, creating avenues for meaningful activity, self-expression and accomplishment. She has been instrumental in designing therapeutic materials and managing therapeutic development projects, in addition to providing rehabilitation therapy to individuals with brain injury and chronic pain. BBonnie Swaine, PT (Physical Therapist), PhD B Bonnie is co-scientific director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR) and professor at the School of rerehabilitation (SR), Université de Montréal. From 2004-2012, she held junior aand senior investigator awards from the Fonds de recherche Québécois en santé (F(FRQS). Since 2007 she is the co-PI of a Québec-Ontario team (Head Injury PPartnership Endeavour – HIPE – funded through a partnership grant with the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation and the Quebec rehabilitation research th nnetwork - REPAR) conducting collaborative research on ways to optimize rehab services for persons with a head injury. se Her research interests concern the improvem improvement of rehab care systems, notably for persons with neurological diseases, suicide risk following head injury and tool development to measure the perception of quality of care of persons with a head injury. She has led many studies on the organization of rehab care, in close collaboration with medical and paramedical decision-makers in Québec and Ontario and representatives of the Québec Ministry of Health & Social Services, the majority of which employed a participatory approach. Touching Everyones Needs 10th Annual BIAC National Conference Speaker Biographies Brenda Turley Brenda Turley, holding degrees in Drama (Creative) and Psychology, currently works as a research coordinator at the Alberta Children’s hospital in the Paediatric Neurology department. In this role under the supervision of Dr. Karen Barlow, Paediatric Neurologist, Brenda is able to combine and expand her interests in Traumatic Brain Injury and working with children and their families. Previous roles, including recruitment, interviewing and data collection of participants for a government agency, Public Relations and accounting for small businesses have helped contribute skills she is able to utilise in her current position. Keeping participant families engaged in research studies is a challenge Brenda looks forward to meeting. BBridgid M. Ruden, ARNP B Bridgid is a nurse and an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP). In May oof 2008, she experienced traumatic brain injury following a bicycle accident. SShe re-learned how to walk, speak, read, write and re-learn basic life skills and ssurvived several near death experiences subsequent to the brain trauma. She ccontinues to be challenged by her disabilities which include: reading, spelling, wwriting, aphasia, epilepsy, post-traumatic stress disorder, vertigo, balance isissues and memory loss. Due to these disabilities, she frustratingly let go of her meaningful career as an ARNP. Bridgid has created a large part of her healing m jojourney through restoring and re-defining herself and is now focusing her eenergy on sharing her story. Her story of survival, success and challenges through continuous recovery, has provided inspiration to health care professionals, brain injury survivors, their advocates and the general public. She has appeared on TV, radio and has been published in articles and books. Her story brings hope to those afflicted with traumatic brain injury and perspective to healthcare professionals working in the field. CCarol DeMatteo C DeMatteo graduated form University of Toronto in Physio and Occupational Carol TTherapy. She completed her MSc at McMaster University in Design, Measurement aand Evaluation. Carol has been with the School of Rehabilitation Science, MMcMaster University since 1989 where she is an Associate Professor. She is also aan Investigator with CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research. She wworks clinically coordinating the Acquired Brain Injury Follow-up Clinic and OObstetrical Brachial Plexus Clinic at McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton OOntario. Areas of research include pediatric rehabilitation and neurotrama in cchildren specifically acquired brain injury/concussion and obstetrical brachial pplexus injury. CCarole Cressaty C Cressaty has been working at the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital for 22 Carole yyears .She works as a clinical psychologist on the trauma program with the trtraumatic brain injury with the moderate /sever TBI population .She also has bbeen involved in several research projects pertaining to the TBI clientel and sleep rerelated issues , as well as health teaching groups. SShe is a clinical member of CRIR (centre de recherche interdisciplinaire en rereadaptation du montreal metropolitain). DDr. Carolina Bottari D Bottari is a Junior Research Scientist at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Dr. RResearch in Rehabilitation of Montreal. She is also Assistant Professor at the School of Rehabilitation, University of Montreal. Dr. Bottari has studied th the repercussions of cognitive deficits, particularly executive functions, on th inindependence in everyday activities in individuals with a traumatic brain injury fofor over 15 years. Her current focus in on the link between evaluation results oon tests such as the IADL Profile, that aims to identify the underlying causes oof impaired everyday functioning, and targeted intervention strategies in real wworld environments. She has a M.Sc., and a PhD in Rehabilitation from the UUniversity of Montreal and an undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy postdoctoral fellowship sponsored by the Canadian Institutes of Health ffrom MMcGill Gill University. U i it She Sh completed l t d a three-year th Research at the Montreal Neurological Hospital, McGill University. She has published and presented frequently. CCarolyn Biron, B.Sc C Carolyn is the Manager of Service Coordination, Education and Research at the BBrain Care Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. Carolyn received her Bachelor of Science DDegree in Psychology from the University of Alberta in 2004 and has worked in the fields of brain injury and developmental disability for the past 10 years. In her role at Brain Care Centre, Carolyn has developped numerous education pprograms directed toward educating the greater community about the effects oof brain injury on individuals and families affected. More recently, Carolyn hhas collaborated with numerous concussion research experts to develop and implement programming to serve the population affected by mild traumatic im bbrain injury. DDr. Carolyn Lemsky D Carolyn Lemsky is a neuropsychologist with over 20 years of experience Dr. wworking in rehabilitation settings in the U.S. and Canada. For the past 15 years sshe has been the Clinical Director at Community Head Injury Resource Services of TToronto—an Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care funded agency designed to ppromote community re-integration of persons living with the effects of acquired bbrain injury. CHIRS is also home to an active clinical research program related to co-morbid mental health and problematic substance use. Dr. Lemsky has ccontributed book chapters and juried articles to the brain injury rehabilitation liliterature and is a frequently invited speaker at conferences and workshops in Canada and the US US. For the past six years sh she has been the director of the Substance Use and Brain Injury Bridging Project a partnership with the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health and CHIRS. In that role she has provided leadership on the SUBI Research to Practice Network, and for the past year the mental health and brain injury partnership with Reconnect -- projects funded by the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation. CCelina R. Chavannes C R. Chavannes has a BSc from the University of Toronto, and an MBA Celina ffrom the University of Phoenix. As a consultant she is currently the Director of RResearch Initiatives with Neurological Health Charities Canada (NHCC) and is the PProject Manager and Co-Chair of Canada’s first ever National Population Health SStudy of Neurological Conditions. C Celina is the owner of an award winning research consulting firm, a member of tthe Governing Council of the University of Toronto. She is the 2007 Black Business aand Professional Association’s Harry Jerome Young Entrepreneur Award recipient, aand the 2012 Toronto Board of Trade Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient. Touching Everyones Needs 10th Annual BIAC National Conference Speaker Biographies CChristopher S. Simpson, MD, FRCPC, FACC, FHRS P President of the CMA. He was born in Moncton in 1967 and raised in Nackawic, a ssmall pulp mill town of 1,000 people in western New Brunswick.Outside medicine, Dr. Simpson is an active supporter of the Cantabile Choirs of Kingston m aand the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation, and he recently served as cchair of the Kingston Blue Marlins Swim Team board of directors. The proud fafather of three daughters and a son, he immensely enjoys watching and cheering their musical and athletic pursuits. th CClaire Smith C Smith was a member of the Canadian Equestrian Team at competitions Claire tthat included the 1994 World Championships and the 1996 Olympic Games. Also a Team member at the 1997 European Championships, she fell and sustained a severe Traumatic Brain Injury. Claire went back to university in 2000 and ccompleted her MA in 2004, followed by a PhD in 2010. Both qualitative studies wwere auto-ethnographies of brain injury: in each she was the researcher as well aas a participant. This enabled her to share her thoughts about her own recovery aand recount her own personal story of healing while at the same time exploring tthe stories of others. DDr Denis Godbout, Ph.D. D Denis Godbout holds a doctorate in Psychology (UQAM, 1995), with Dr sspecialization in neuropsychology. From 1989 to 2001, he works in a hospital (Hôpital Charles-Lemoyne) where he develops a keen interest in behavioural (H pproblems after acquired brain injuries and in the neurodegenerative processes. BBetween 2001 and 2006, he joins a team of intervention specialists devoted to CChallenging Behaviour (called PREM-TGC) where he becomes a clinical services ccoordinator. Between 2006 and 2010, he acts as clinical coordinator for the teteam specializing in Challenging Behaviour at the Lucie-Bruneau Rehabilitation CCenter (CRLB) in Montréal. Since 2010, he has been lending his expertise at CRLB to several teams specializing in multip multiples services provided to survivors in need of rehabilitation. He is also a private practitioner in clinical psychology and neuropsychology. DDiana Frasca D Frasca is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Rehabilitation Science at Diana tthe University of Toronto. She is a member of the Cognitive Neurorehabilitation SSciences Lab at Toronto Rehab - UHN and is currently supervised by Drs. Robin GGreen and Bradford McFadyen. Her doctoral work examines community inintegration after acquired brain injury and social multi-tasking, specifically, the aability to maintain balance and perceive emotion in faces. CCorinne Kagan C Corinne Kagan is the Senior Program Director with the Ontario Neurotrauma FFoundation (ONF) where she directs the ABI Program. As the Program DDirector, Corinne develops research, knowledge and implementation aactivities; oversees projects that translate research into practice and policy impacts; builds relationships; and manages partnerships and collaborations im in Ontario, across Canada and internationally. Corinne works with many types oof stakeholders, including funders, clinical professionals, service providers, ABI ssurvivors, researchers, academics, policy-and decision makers and association rerepresentatives. Director, sh she managed the funding activities of all ONF’s programs. She has devoted 15 Prior to being a focused Program Director years to ONF and has been an instrumental force in helping the organization become what it is today. Prior to that, Corinne worked in program management and development, human resources, and merchandising capacities at public and private corporations including the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse, Loblaw Companies, and Consumer’s Gas. She has an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society and one in French Literature from York University, as well as a Business and Professional Studies Certificate in Strategic Leadership from University of Toronto. She currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Anne Johnston Health Station in Toronto, and Chairs their Strategic Planning and Quality Committee. Corinne has held many other Board and Committee positions over the years in health and disability service organizations. DDebbie Friedman BSc. pht. M. Mgmt. D Director Trauma DDirector Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program AAssistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, MMcGill University TThe Montreal Children’s Hospital McGill University Health Centre DDianne Henderson D Dianne Henderson received her nurses training at the Mack School of Nursing. SShe attended Brock University for her Bachelor Arts in Psychology and her MMasters of Education. Experience in a wide variety of clinical and nursing settings gives Dianne a rich knowledge base that allows her an understanding se oof the severity of the injuries that clients face. Her role as the Executive Director oof the Brain Injury Association of Niagara gave her the advocacy skills that are rerequired as a Medical Consultant to Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers. Among hher various commitments, Dianne was a Member of the Board to Headway HHomes. With many achievements throughout her career, Dianne has been honoured with the Professional of theYear the Year AAward from the Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) for her outstanding contributions to improving the lives of those living the effects of acquired brain injury. EElizabeth A. Hummel E Elizabeth is the Executive Director for the Saskatchewan Association for the RRehabilitation of the Brain Injured (SARBI). Along with the regular activities of bbeing an Executive Director, Elizabeth has a passion for program development aand front-line service. She believes that to work in brain injury, one must eexperience front-line work to understand the issues. EElizabeth has a B.A. in fine arts (photography) from the University of SSaskatchewan and 20 years experience in non-profit management in the ddisability sector and the cultural sector. She lives with her husband and daughter in Merrill Hills, Saskatchewan. Touching Everyones Needs 10th Annual BIAC National Conference Speaker Biographies EElizabeth Skirving E Elizabeth Skirving is a Speech-Language Pathologist with over 20 years of eexperience in the area of acquired brain injury rehabilitation. Her clinical practice aat St. Joseph’s Parkwood Hospital has included the Brain Injury Outreach and TThird Party programs, outpatient rehabilitation services for clients with postcconcussion syndrome and mild brain injury, as well the provision of consultative sservices at the NeuroBehavioural Rehabilitation Centre. EElizabeth has had the opportunity to work in private practice with clients who hhave been injured in motor vehicle collisions on contract with Cognitive and CCommunication Services, Inc., in London, Ontario. Her pediatric brain injury employment with the Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Community Outreach Program, experience was developed during her emplo where she provided speech-language pathology and school liaison services for children and adolescent with brain injuries. She is a guest lecturer at Western University in the Faculty of Communication Sciences and Disorders, where she teaches the Pediatric Brain Injury component of a graduate level Special Topics course. In addition to her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Elizabeth has completed a Master of Education degree in Educational Psychology and Special Education. Elizabeth has had the opportunity to present at local and international conferences. Her publications include her thesis on social communication in adults with acquired brain injury, and a resource guide for instructors working with students with learning disabilities through the Millennium project at Fanshawe College. Dr Emily Nalder PhD, BOccThy (Hons) Dr Nalder is a postdoctoral research fellow working in the lab of Dr Deirdre Dawson at the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest. She received her PhD in Rehabilitation Therapies from The University of Queensland in Australia in 2012, and completed a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy with honours class one at The University of Queensland in 2007. While completing her doctoral studies she gained clinical experience in acute hospital and community based rehabilitation settings working with individuals with acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury. Her research interests include examining the experiences and support needs of individuals with acquired brain injury and their family members during the transition from hospital to home, and in determining the specific elements of interventions which maximize community integration and quality of life. Recent work has included a longitudinal study of outcomes for individuals with TBI in the transition phase and a qualitative study examining the active ingredients in a novel cognitive intervention for managing executive dysfunction following acquired brain injury. Flora Matheson Flora Matheson is a medical sociologist who is working to improve women’s health, mental health and treatment for addiction – particularly among vulnerable groups. She uses a gender-lens to expose inequities in health in vulnerable and marginalized populations. Her research has linked neighbourhood stress with obesity, hypertension, and youth smoking for women and with heavier alcohol consumption among men. She has a special interest in addressing problem gambling and illicit drug use among men and women in Toronto, and improving the correctional system to ensure offenders have access to treatment for mental illness and drug and alcohol addiction. Mr. Francis MB Etmanski M R competitive athlete, Mentor, Athlete-advocate and educator, Dean’s List Retired ggraduate of St. Lawrence College. I am a proud Canadian, who embraces all that aadds variety into life. I am a global citizen and carry myself as a polite, pleasant aand modest individu al, who takes pride in myself, my family, my academics and mmy athletics. I am a natural-born leader, conservative in my views and make my vvoice heard while inspiring others. I began my educational journey in a BSc. in KKinesiology at York University and through numerous challenges along the way, fofound myself pursuing my passion for the health sciences and completing an AArtsSci diploma with Dean’s List academic merit honours from St. Lawrence College. Impossible is nothing to me. me On the pitch and at the rink, I am in my zone, in my element and I have learned that as you go through life, you pick and choose your own battles and roll with the punches. As an athlete, I have placed the responsibility on myself to share my experience battling concussions and strongly believe that we as athletes are the only ones who truly know how it feels and what our bodies are telling us mentally, physically and emotionally. In a fraction of a second life can change. My name is Francis Etmanski, 25 and it did for me. A last minute rush down the ice, a challenging save at the top of my 18-yard box, to finding myself striving to remember who I am, where I was and what had just happened. Growing up I was an athlete, I played everything from competitive soccer to hockey and everything in-between. I took to the ice playing a physical, gritty, bump and grind style of hockey that was always in your face up and down the left-wing. On the pitch I stood between the pipes, challenging aggressively, controlling my box. Whatever the sport, I always gave 110% full of heart and determination, always putting my body and mind on the line. My life was my athletics. It eventually got to the point where a life of battling concussions eventually took its toll psychologically, emotionally and academically. I am hoping that by telling my story and talking about my struggles I can benefit other athletes like myself and make an impact while contributing to help educate and advocate for other athletes who might go through the same emo emotional and psychological situations as me. GGary Scott G Scott is a survivor of a severe brain injury who has spent the past 12 years Gary reredefining his life. Gary had a full life with a loving wife and two daughters. HHe started in a company as a machinist at 19 years of age and worked his way tto plant supervisor. He lovingly restored his century home and drive shed. As wwell, he restored much furniture and was known to his friends as Mr. Fix-it. His lilife changed dramatically after a crash on the 401 on a sunny July morning in 22001. Today he continues to learn to live life to its fullest. In spite of significant aaphasia, he continues to enjoy meeting people and sharing his suggestions for ccontinued rehab to help others. As well, he continues to collect coffee grinders as a hobby hobby,y restores antique q furniture and hhelps his neighbours with their hobby farms. GGeorge Barrie G George, a native of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, has made his home in Belleville OOntario since 1989, where he has become a well-respected member of the business community. Working as a finance business manager at automotive dealerships in co the Quinte area, George has developed a network of relationships ranging from th bbusiness owners, managers and clients. This has led him to involvement in a variety oof community based initiatives and events. Shawn worked with George’s brother in Toronto after he retired from the Pro Boxing Ring, but it was a chance meeting one To dday in Belleville that developed a lasting friendship. George’s devotion to family aand friends, along with his work ethic, attention to detail and public relations background are just some of the amazing skil skills that make him invaluable to the “Shawn Says” team. GGeorge Kazolis, BSc. G George is a Research Assistant under the supervision of Dr. Lorne Tepperman aat the University of Toronto. He started his career in the medical sciences, eearning his BSc (Hons) from the University of Toronto. After many years working aas an analyst and consultant, he returned to academia to pursue a second ddegree within the Psychology Specialist program at the University of Toronto, wwith a focus on behavioural neuroscience. His present role has focused on the coding, research, and analysis of TBI patient data, and together with Dr. th LLorne Tepperman and Dr. Michael Cusimano, is co-authoring a paper on the ppsychosocial influences of family and peers on TBI. This research was kindly supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Hea Research, Strategic Team Grant in Applied Injury Research (STAIR) # TIR103946, and the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation. Touching Everyones Needs 10th Annual BIAC National Conference Speaker Biographies HHalina Lin Haag, MSW, RSW M Haag is a Doctoral student in the Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work at Ms. Wilfrid Laurier University researching in the areas of disability studies, TBI, and W aacquired chronic illness & injury. She has been involved in this field both in aacademe and practice for the past ten years, researching the lived experiences oof university students with disabilities and brain injuries, as well as developing aand implementing innovative individual and group based interventions for ppeople living with brain injury and chronic pain. Lin is committed to an active aapproach to knowledge transfer and has been engaged as a guest lecturer and ppanelist addressing issues of disability, brain injury, and marginalization for a variety of academic and community based oorganizations. She believes that bringing new awareness and understanding to individuals involved in ABI support and care roles is critical to removing barriers currently preventing full and rewarding post-injury lives. Lin is the recipient of the Ontario Graduate Doctoral Fellowship at Wilfrid Laurier University. Her research interests are focused on the psychological and social rehabilitation and adjustment processes experienced by adults with acquired brain injury and the professional use of self-disclosure as a therapeutic tool when both the practitioner and client share the experience of disability. Lin is currently examining the gendered experience of ABI and the barriers encountered in return to work and social inclusion looking at women’s experiences post ABI under the supervision of Dr. Angela Colantonio until June 2013. JJean Oostrom Je Oostrom experienced brain trauma in the form of a stroke in 1997. Over the Jean ppast 16 years Jean has developed a recovery strategy and now writes in common lalanguage what is happening in her brain. Jean has her own column New Brain LLiving, in a local newspaper in Barrie and is a regular writer for the Canadian SSociety for Social Development newsletter. Jean has graduated (post brain injury) wwith college diplomas in Human Resources and Web Design and works full time in database management. Jean is the voice for the brain injured in her book New BBrain Living – Where People with Brain Injuries and the People Who Care for them CCan FiFindd AAnswers!! JJean hhas ddeveloped th l d the New Brain Living Bootcamp Program and she hopes to one day work with our returning soldiers who have brain injuries from combat that can lead to PTSD. Visit www.newbrainliving.com JJonathon McIntosh Jo Jonathon McIntosh is currently a second year physiotherapy student enrolled in the Masters of Physical Therapy (MPT) program at Western University. HHe graduated from Brock University with his honours Bachelor of Science in KKinesiology (BSc Kin) degree in 2011. JJan Gelach Ja is a PhD candidate at the University of Saskatchewan. She first connected Jan wwith the brain injury community twelve years ago when she began volunteering wwith SARBI Saskatoon. Over the years, Jan has been involved in a variety oof research and service activities within the local ABI community and has ddeveloped many meaningful relationships with the survivors and professionals wwho populate this social sphere. JJosian Petgrave Jo Petgrave is a motivated health economist with a passion for research in Josian hhealth equality and the social determinants of health. Currently, Josian holds a RResearch Associate position at Acquired Brain Injury Research Lab at the University oof Toronto. She has conducted research on the profile of traumatic brain injury ppatients in post-acute care settings and in the Ontario prison settings. JJudy Gargaro, B.Sc., M.Ed. JJason A. Cromer, Ph.D. J A. Cromer, Ph.D. is a neuroscientist and expert on the neural basis of Jason ccognition. He received his B.S. in computer science from Lafayette College aand Ph.D. in biomedical science with a specialization in neuroscience from tthe University of Connecticut, where he focused on the neural transformation oof visual information into movement. He completed postdoctoral training in nneuropsychology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, specializing in cognition and categorization and at the Yale University School of Medicine, fofocusing on consciousness and epilepsy. Dr. Cromer now leads research around cconcussion management, traumatic brain injury, and brain training at CogState, LLtd. and Axon Sports, LLC. JJason Harps J Harps, a commercial and residential property manager for Bona Building Jason aand Management , located in Ottawa. Jason manages all aspects of the business, inincluding hiring. Jason volunteers extensively outside of work, and has recently jojoined forces with Justin McKenna and his team in support of Brain Matters. Ju Gargaro has a B.Sc. degree with a double specialist in psychology and Judy pphysiology and a M.Ed. in Applied Psychology and Counselling from the University oof Toronto. She has worked as a Research Coordinator on numerous projects over the last 20 years at Surrey Place Centre, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation th HHospital, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University of Toronto, West Park HHealthcare Centre, Toronto Central CCAC, and CHIRS (Community Head Injury RResource Services) in the areas of developmental delay, cerebral palsy, mental hhealth, diabetes, spinal cord injury and in particular brain injury. Judy has extensive reresearch experience co-ordinating and managing different projects and has many published manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals. jour Her research interests are in the area of neurotrauma, specifically ABI, and issues relating to adjustment, community living, the way supportive services are delivered to and perceived by consumers and their families,, the effectiveness of clinical interventions, and the clinical and research utility of outcome measures. JJulie Hughes Ju Hughes is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist and the Professional Julie PPractice Leader of Speech Pathology and Audiology at St. Joseph’s Health Care LLondon (SJHC), London, Ontario. She completed both her undergraduate and master’s degrees at the University of Western Ontario. m Julie has over 31 years of clinical experience working with clients who face Ju ccommunication and swallowing challenges resulting from neurological impairments. She has focused much of her career on assisting individuals im wwho have sustained acquired brain injuries (ABI) in rebuilding cognitiveccommunication skills necessary for successful interactions at home, school and work. work In this capacity, capacity Julie works with patients, patie family, educators and employers. Over the past several years, Julie has been developing expertise in working with individuals with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). More recently, Julie has collaborated with her speech-language colleagues to develop a Return to School (RTS) Group treatment program to assist students returning to school after a brain injury. Julie has served as a Clinical Educator at the University of Western Ontario, has published papers in the field of adult neurogenics, and conducted research in the area of perceptions of functional communication in individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Touching Everyones Needs 10th Annual BIAC National Conference Speaker Biographies JJustin Chee Ju Chee is a third year PhD student in the Graduate Department of Justin RRehabilitation Sciences and the Collaborative Program in Biomedical Engineering aat the University of Toronto. He is the recipient of the competitive NSERC CREATE CCollaborative Academic Rehabilitation Engineering Scholarship for two years aand, most recently, the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Scholarship. His Doctoral reresearch is focused on understanding how to improve the mobility of rollator uusers, with the specific goal of exploring how objective biofeedback on balance ccontrol can be used to enhance the gait performance of individuals belonging to pparticular neurological and musculoskeletal patient populations that commonly everyday lives. Justin has presented his graduate work at the regional, national, and use assistive mobility devices in their everyd international levels, where he has won several awards for best poster by a Doctoral student. With regards to the traumatic brain injury (TBI) population, his research interests include understanding how such injuries influence the navigational and dual-tasking abilities of affected individuals, with the hope of developing better interventions to more effectively track the trajectory of recovery, enhance the effectiveness of rehabilitation therapies, and improve the safety of TBI patients during ambulation in the community. JJustin McKenna Ju McKenna. On June 19, 2007, I was involved in an accident that changed Justin my life, forever. I am one of thousands of Canadians each year whose life has m bbeen impacted by traumatic brain injury. I hold several jobs, but I would like to rerelate to you the impact of working with Jason, has had on my Rehabilitation. RRichard Theriault R Richard Theriault: A coworker of Justin McKenna, who has rerouted his career aaspirations after bearing witness to Justin’s work ethic and attitude. A truly ininspired individual! LLorne Tepperman L Tepperman, Professor of Sociology, University of Toronto, studies families Lorne aand health-related family problems. He has taught sociology at the University oof Toronto since 1970, serving as chair from 1997-2003; and from 2005-7, he served as Director of the Health Studies Program (University College). Works on se ggambling addiction and its link to family life include the monographs Betting TTheir Lives: The Close Relations of Problem Gamblers (Toronto: Oxford University PPress, 2009), Problem Gambling in Canada (Toronto: Oxford University Press, 22012, with Kristy Wanner), and The Dostoevsky Effect: Problem Gambling and the Origins of Addiction (Toronto: Oxford University Press, 2013, with Patrizia th Albanese, Stark, and Nadine Zahlan) Zahlan). Currently, Tepperman is part of a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional team Albanese Sasha Stark funded by CIHR and centred at St. Michael’s Hospital, studying the longitudinal effects of traumatic brain injury on violence (and vice versa), with a particular focus on falls and motor vehicle accidents. DDr. Lucie Pelland D Pelland is a physical therapist and Assistant Professor at the School of Dr. RRehabilitation Therapy, Queen’s University. HHer clinical work has been focused on paediatrics, mostly within the context oof neurodevelopmental disabilities and sport medicine. Her research aims to understand the development of sensory-motor control in typical child ddevelopment and in paediatric clinical populations. Her program of research is on the objective measurement of the effects of early brain injury on the trajectory th oof sensory-motor performance and learning. This research uses a combination oof robotic virtual reality technology and brain imaging to examine the neural correlates of measured performance. A fundamental goal of this research is the co translation of methods and knowledge to clinical practice to inform the design of rehabilitation interventions that will optimize neural plasticity, child function and safe participation in sport. KKathy Stazyk K Stazyk graduated from Mohawk College then McMaster University in Kathy OOccupational Therapy. Her pediatric clinical experience ranges from hospital to community with more recent forays into preschool mental health and as a KKnowledge Broker in the CIHR funded research study, which is the basis for this ppresentation. Currently Kathy is enrolled in the Masters of Science program in RRehabilitation Science at McMaster where her research focus is on depression aafter concussion. LLaura Dann L Dann has worked in ABI Rehabilitation for the past 25 years in a number of Laura ccapacities. She has experience in Management and Human Resources. Privately, LLaura has worked as a Rehabilitation Assistant primarily focused on speech, lalanguage, and academic support. Laura sees the value in the rehabilitation pprocess after settlement and continues to work in that capacity. Laura holds an HHonours Bachelor Degree. LLindaLowery U October 2008, when her only biological child suffered a catastrophic brain Until ininjury, Linda was the Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention Coordinator for the Durham District School Board. Following an early retirement necessitated by th this tragedy, Linda devoted her skills and energy to the rehabilitation of her son th aand the navigation of a new world of brain injury. A stepmother of four at the titime of her son’s accident, Linda had to maintain strength for a family already rorocked by the earlier suicide of a daughter and sibling. Marie Josée Levert, Ph.D M P Professeure adjointe. Faculté des sciences infirmières. Université de Montréal CChercheuse. Centre de recherche interdisciplinaire en réadaptation du Montréal métropolitain (CRIR) m MMarie Josée Levert, Ph.D. (psychologie), est professeure adjointe à la Faculté ddes sciences infirmières de l’Université de Montréal et chercheuse au Centre de rerecherche interdisciplinaire en réadaptation du Montréal métropolitain (CRIR). EElle s’intéresse à la psychologie et à l’éducation pour la santé, particulièrement à l’adaptation et à la résilience des personnes, enfants et adultes, vivant des ssituations de santé chronique. Ses travaux portent sur la participation sociale en contexte de collaboration entre intervenants intervenants, gestionnaires, personnes et familles partenaires de soins et de services. Mark Bayley, MD, FRCPC M D Mark Bayley is a specialist physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. DDr. Bayley is currently the Medical Director of the Brain and Spinal Cord rerehabilitation Program at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute of the University HHealth Network. He is currently an Associate Professor at University of Toronto. HHe is also appointed as a Clinician Scientist at Toronto Rehab and associate sscientist at the Institute for Clinical and Evaluative Sciences (ICES) and the Heart aand Stroke Foundation Center for Stroke Recovery. DDr. Bayley has research interests in: Outcome Measurement, Health System eefficiency, and Rehabilitation of Acquired Brain Injury, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis. field of knowledge translation i.e. how the best evidence can be implemented Sclerosis He He has a strong interest in the fiel into practice and how to measure its uptake by clinicians. He is one of the Principle investigators the Ontario Neuro Trauma Foundation Acquired Brain injury Knowledge Uptake Strategy that examines how best practice guidelines are implemented. He is co-author of the Best Practices the Best Practice Guidelines for the Management of Persistent Symptoms after Mild Traumatic Brain injury. He also chairs the steering committee of the Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain injury Strategy for Ontario that aims to improve access to care for this complex population. Touching Everyones Needs 10th Annual BIAC National Conference Speaker Biographies Mark Palmer M M Palmer suffered a traumatic brain injury 40+ years ago, when he was Mark bbroadsided by a Detroit city bus, and has been rebuilding his life ever since. After 115 surgeries, countless rounds of physical, speech, and other therapies, and years sspent refusing to fully accept the extent of his disabilities, Mark has persevered. HHe has parlayed the lessons learned from his TBI into success as an entrepreneur, CCEO, sales executive, and coach - showing companies, sales teams, and inindividuals how to exceed their loftiest goals. Although Mark has never regained hhis pre-accident “normal,” he has lived a remarkable life - a possibility he extends to all TBI victims by offering them Realistic Hope: that by accepting their “new nnormal” they can begin the journey of recovery and live a happy, fulfilling life. Martin Mrazik, PhD. Bio M D Mrazik is a clinical neuropsychologist, an associate professor at the University Dr. oof Alberta, and the Director of the University of Alberta’s Education Clinic. He ccompleted his Master’s of Education at the University of Alberta and his PhD at the University of Georgia with a specialization in clinical neuropsychology under th the mentorship of Dr. George Hynd. th DDr. Mrazik served as the Clinical Director of the Head Trauma Program and Chief PPsychologist at the Millard Centre in Edmonton for 5 years before accepting a fafaculty position at the University of Alberta. He is a member in good standing wwith the College of Alberta Psychologists for 17 years and an active member with the Canadian Psychological Association and American Psychological Association, th as well as the National Academy of Neuropsychology. Dr. Mrazik’s research and clinical work includes the assessment and treatment of individuals with a wide range of disabilities including traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, traumatic psychological injury, psychological conditions, and other psychiatric disorders. He is currently involved in a number of research initiatives investigating the neurocognitive and psychosocial outcomes of concussions. Dr. Mrazik serves as a consultant to the NHL,, CFL,, and NASL regarding sports related concussions. g Mary-Ellen Thompson M M Mary-Ellen Thompson is a speech-language pathologist who for the past 20 yyears has been working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop ccomprehensive model for language and cognitive rehabilitation for brain injured inindividuals in community settings. Mary-Ellen holds Hons B.SC, M.Sc., M.H.Sc aand Ph.D. Mary-Ellen is currently president of the Brain Injury Association QQuinte District. She provides in services and prevention workshops for interested ccommunity partners. In 2010, she was awarded “Professional of the Year” by the OOntario Brain Injury Association for “outstanding contributions to improving the lilives of those living with acquired brain injury.” Meghan Scherer M M Meghan Scherer received her Specialized Honors Bachelor of Arts in Psychology frfrom York University and a joint York/Seneca Rehabilitation Services Certificate. MMeghan is currently completing a master’s degree in Occupational Science and OOccupational Therapy from the University of Toronto.. Her research focuses on ssleep problems after work related traumatic brain injury. PPaitra Surerus, B.A. (Hons), M.A P Surerus holds a Masters degree in Psychology, and is a Certified Canadian Paitra CCounsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). PPaitra is a behavior consultant with York Simcoe Brain Injury Services through MMackenzie Health. Her experience in various rehabilitative settings has allowed hher to develop an extensive knowledge of brain injuries, mental disorders and mental health issues. She has experience using applied behavioral analysis m aand intensive behavioural therapy among individuals with acquired brain ininjuries and severe mental illness who have complex, rare and unstable mental ddisorders. Paitra has also provided psychosocial support among individuals with developmental disabilities and acquired bra brain injuries. Her experiences in the ABI field have provided her with a personal insight into issues along the continuum of care for individuals and their families, emphasizing the importance of providing needs-sensitive services. PPenny Welch-West P Welch-West has been working as a Speech-Language Pathologist since 1998 Penny aand enjoys a very varied practice ranging from Rehabilitation through Complex/ CContinuing and Palliative Care at St. Joseph’s Health Care, Parkwood Hospital. PPenny has an interest in using technology in clinical practice and at any time may bbe found engaging patients in tablet use, helping them participate and connect through Skype sessions, exploring various apps as intervention tools or presenting th vvarious AAC devices to patients to supplement or replace communication. PPenny is known for embracing a quote by Cory Booker, Mayor of Newark, “Give mmore than is expected, love more than seems wise, serve more than seems nnecessary, and help more than is asked”. She believes in the importance of synergy within the teams she works and feels that this translates to the best patient outcomes. Injecting humour, honesty and ensuring transparency of goals (regardless of patients’ cognitive-communication level) are important aspects of her assessment and intervention sessions. Along with her speech-language pathology colleagues, Penny developed a Return to School (RTS) Group treatment module of care in October 2012 to address growing wait list concerns as well as the very specific needs of students attempting to resume their studies after a brain injury. Penny is a recent recipient of the Sisters of St. Joseph Award for excellence, compassion and care. She is co-author of the Dysphagia and Cognitive-Communication Chapters of the Evidence Based Review of Acquired Brain Injury (ERABI) which may be found at www.abiebr.com. PPriscilla Lam Wai Shun, OT, MSc, PhD(c) P Priscilla Lam Wai Shun is currently a PhD candidate at the School of RRehabilitation, Université de Montréal under the supervison of Dr Carolina BBottari and Dr Bonnie Swaine. After completing a Bachelor degree in OOccupational Therapy and a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Priscilla wworked as an occupational therapist at the Montreal Neurological Hospital oon neurological and neurosurgical units. This clinical work has been pivotal in uunderstanding the challenges faced by clinicians working in acute care settings wwhen attempting to provide client-centered services. Priscilla in now pursuing a PPhD degree and her research interest focuses on clinical reasoning and delivery oof care in acute care settings. QQuinn Mercer Q Mercer graduated from the University of New Brunswick in 2011 with Quinn aan Honours degree in Kinesiology. He is currently a second year physiotherapy ststudent in the Masters of Physical Therapy (MPT) program at Western University. Michael Seto M M Michael Seto is currently a second year physiotherapy student in the Master oof Physical Therapy (MPT) program at Western University. He completed his HHonours Bachelor of Science in Biopharmaceutical Sciences at the University oof Ottawa in 2011. During that time, Michael completed his 4th year honours reresearch project under the supervision of Dr. Ruth McPherson, studying the effect of a coding variant (rs11556924) in ZC3HC1 linked to CAD risk on th pphosphorylation of nuclear interacting partner of ALK. Touching Everyones Needs 10th Annual BIAC National Conference Speaker Biographies DDr. Robin Green SShannon McGuire D Robin Green is a senior scientist in cognitive neurosciences at Toronto Rehab Dr. aand a Canada Research Chair (II) in traumatic brain injury. One of her central pprograms of research addresses brain and behavioural mechanisms of recovery frfrom TBI, in particular impediments to recovery. This work focuses on the rereconceptualization of moderate-severe brain injury as a progressive disorder, eexamining cognitive and neural deterioration in the chronic stages of injury. TThis line of research converges with her recent research into chronic traumatic eencephalopathy, another progressive disorder secondary to traumatic brain ininjury, but the result of multiple mild events. Another focus of her research and motor functions during recovery. Using findings from these basic research concerns competition between cognitive an programs, she is engaged in the development of interventions to improve cognitive and neural recovery by offsetting deterioration, harnessing the neuroplastic potential of the brain, and including the use of “enriched environments”. Dr. Green completed her PhD at Cambridge University and her clinical training in neuropsychology at the University Health Network in Toronto S Shannon McGuire is a physiotherapist who graduated from McMaster University in 1996 and has spent much of her career working in rehabilitation with clients wwith neurological injuries including acquired brain injury and spinal cord ininjury. She currently works at St. Joseph’s Health Centre – Parkwood Hospital aas a member of the Outpatient Acquired Brain Injury Team and as a founding member of the Locomotor Training Program. Shannon has been an associate m pprofessor at the University of Western Ontario since 2005. She has particular ininterest in the visual system and its impact on balance and movement. She has bbeen incorporating vision rehabilitation strategies in her practice since 2007 and has found them to be invaluable when treat treating patients with a brain injury. In collaboration with Dr. Cheryl Letheren, OD, she developed the Inpatient and Outpatient Vision Rehab Clinics at Parkwood Hospital. Over the past several years she has been developing her expertise treating people with concussions or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). SSandhya Mylabathula and Swapna Mylabathula S Shawn O’Sullivan is a former champion boxer and true Canadian icon. He is the most decorated amateur in Canadian boxing history, capturing two World th AAmateur Championships, and an Olympic silver medal. As well as athletic aaccomplishments he is also very well known for his ‘boy next door’ charm and his inintelligence. Like many world-class athletes, retiring from his sport came with many challenges for Shawn. An avid sports fan and world-class athlete, Shawn m wwas troubled with the frequency of serious concussions in sports like hockey aand football. He too was a feeling the effects of the sport he participated in for so many years. After experiencing memory loss, slurring of his speech and other difficulties, difficulties Shawn sought medical help and found out that brain injuries never heal. Shawn wants to use his notoriety and passion to teach children of all ages, athletes, parents. and coaches the importance of staying safe. S Sandhya Mylabathula [MSc candidate – Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Kinesiology aand Physical Education] and Swapna Mylabathula are students at the University oof Toronto, and have each achieved an Honours Bachelor of Science with High DDistinction in Human Biology and Nutritional Sciences. They have participated in various courses including sports concussion research at the Faculty of KKinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto. They have been ddeveloping a Private Member’s Bill proposal over the past year and several months, with collaboration and valuable advice from Member of Parliament m DDr. Kirsty Duncan to create this proposed comprehensive strategy to address cconcussions in Canada. As part of the process they also received input and vvaluable advice from Mr. Harry Zarins, the executive director of the Brain Injury AAssociation of Canada [BIAC]. Sandhya and Swapna have presented their work aat the 2011 BIAC conference and the 9th International Brain Injury Association World Congress on Brain Injury in March 2012, among others. They are honoured W tto have had the opportunity to interact with various stakeholders in the field tthrough their participation in several conferences and events, helping shape the BBill proposal to truly represent and address the needs of all Canadians affected bby concussions. This Private Member’s Bill proposal has also received media rerecognition, including recognition for Sandhya and Swapna as two of the fifty most influential Torontonians of 2011 by Grid TO magazine for the development m of the bill proposal. Ultimately, the aim of this project is to make a tangible difference for concussion awareness, prevention, and management for all Canadians suffering from concussion, their families, and caregivers. SScott Bishop S Bishop was born in North Vancouver and was raised in Abbotsford, Scott BBritish Columbia, Canada. He was a successful multi-sport high school athlete (basketball and football) and continued his athletic career in football at Acadia (b UUniversity. In 2008, Scott transferred to the University of the Fraser Valley to fofocus on full-time study in the Kinesiology and Physical Education Program. SScott is currently completing his Bachelor of Kinesiology and intends to enter a MMaster’s program to continue his research on concussion in athletes. SScott Granville S is a TV producer, writer, entrepreneur and Belleville native. He has a strong Scott ssports broadcasting background having created and produced fnationally bbroadcast sports series for Rogers Sportsnet, CTV, and FOX Sports World. SScott has done many on air assignments including boxing commentary and riring announcing for Shawn’s pro fights. He uses his knowledge of sports and bbroadcasting, his humor, a positive attitude to connect this energetic team. SShawn O’Sullivan SStephen Paquet S Stephen is Belleville native with strong ties to the community. Stephens many yyears in customer service and relations makes him the perfect General Manager fofor the ‘Shawn Says’ team. Attention to detail, organizational skills and public rerelations are just a few of the skill-set that this man brings to the table. Stephen aalso has an excellent knowledge and love of sports! SSumeet Shergill, MSc, BSc (Hons) S Sumeet Shergill is a behavior consultant at York Simcoe Brain Injury Services, MMackenzie Health. She received her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis frfrom the University of Wales, Bangor and is working towards her Board Certified BBehavior Analyst designation. Sumeet has experience working with various oorganizations and programs, allowing her to develop a robust skill set in the fifield of mental health, acquired brain injury and developmental disabilities. Her ininterests are in training staff-client relationships using behavior skills training, ddrawing from the principles of applied behavior analysis, reducing challenging bbehavior and increasing client engagement after acquired brain injury through education, education social support and teaching coping copin strategies. Sumeet is experienced in using a variety of therapies ranging from cognitive behavior therapy, functional analytic psychotherapy, applied behavior analysis and acceptance and commitment therapy. Touching Everyones Needs 10th Annual BIAC National Conference Speaker Biographies TTammy Belben VVincy Chan T Tammy Belben received her Honours Bachelor of Science double majoring in ppsychology and health sciences from the University of Toronto and is completing a master’s degree in Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy from the UUniversity of Toronto. Her research focuses on sleep problems after work related trtraumatic brain injury. V Chan is a PhD Candidate in the Graduate Department of Rehabilitation Vincy SSciences at the University of Toronto. She has a MPH in Epidemiology from the DDalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. Her doctoral reresearch focuses on a population-based perspective of children and youth with aacquired brain injury. She is currently the lead analyst for the Ontario Acquired BBrain Injury Dataset, the first surveillance dataset that captures both traumatic aand non-traumatic brain injury across the continuum of care in Ontario. TTanya Packer YYvonne Richard, PT (Physical Therapist), M.Sc. A occupational therapist, Dr. Packer’s interest and expertise has always been on An the everyday experience of living with and managing life with a disability or long th teterm condition. Her international career has seen her teaching and conducting reresearch in many continents: developing the first occupational therapy education pprogram in Russia, undertaking community based rehabilitation in China and InIndia, studying accessible tourism in Hong Kong, conducting research into the wway people manage chronic and long term conditions in Western Australia. DDr. Packer is currently a Professor and Director of the School of Occupational TTherapy at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Together with Dr. Joan Versnel she was the co-principal investigator investigato of the LINC study. They were very pleased to be the recipients of the Brain Injury Association of Canada Dr. Jane Gillett Research Award in 2013. TTeresa Testa T Testa has been working at the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital for 28 years. Teresa SShe began working as a primary nurse on the stroke program .She then started wworking on the trauma program with the traumatic brain injury and spinal cord ininjury population as a nurse clinician in the out patient clinic .She also has been ininvolved in several research projects pertaining to the TBI clientel and sleep rerelated issues , as well as health teaching groups. SShe is a clinical members of CRIR ( centre de recherche interdisciplinaire en rereadaptation du montreal metropolitain). TTheresa Murphy T Theresa Murphy’s brother Brian was in a car crash in 1982. His Traumatic Brain InInjury changed her life too. Since then Theresa has become a Trainer of Resiliency in Action and Resilient Leadership. She is Affiliate Faculty, Resiliency Sciences InInstitute at UMBC. Theresa is certified in Medical Therapeutic Yoga and has oowned and managed several fitness aand wellness centres. She is a Certified Professional Coach and is a member of TThe International Coach Federation (ICF). She works with courageous caregivers aand families who are open to growth and motivated to step out of the vortex aand into wellbeing. Y Yvonne is pursuing a doctorate in biomedical sciences (rehabilitation) at the UUniversité de Montreal. Her study focuses on the association between childhood hhead injury and subsequent suicide as well as mental health services provided to this population. She is also a member of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research th in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR). 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As well, BIAC is dedicated to facilitate post-trauma research, education and advocacy in partnership with national, provincial/territorial and regional associations and other stakeholders. Lors de la réunion de fondation, en juillet 2003 à Montréal, Québec, les membres des associations de traumatisme crânien d’un océan à l’autre, représentant les victimes, leurs familles et les professionnels on pu identifier la nécessité de créer l’Association canadienne des lésés cérébraux. Notre mandat est d’améliorer la qualité de vie de tous les Canadiens touchés par un traumatisme et d’en promouvoir la prévention. En outre, l’Association canadienne des lésés cérébraux est dédicacée à faciliter la recherche post-traumatique, l’éducation et la sensibilisation en partenariat avec des organismes nationaux, provinciaux et territoriaux ainsi que les associations régionales et les autres parties prenantes. 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