Who is the East Kootenay Brain Injury Association?

Our goal is to increase community education and awareness of Acquired Brain Injury(ABI). Throughout the year at various venues:  schools, service clubs, faith organizations, trade fairs, community organizations, public meetings, we speak and have displays.  We work with different groups in our region establishing a good working relationship to provide programs that are effective in educating and making people aware of ABI. We promote the use of helmets in sports all year long, not just summer.  Whether it be on a bicycle or a snow sport, the helmet is effective in the prevention of brain injury.

It is important to recognize that brain injury also occurs through non-traumatic causes such as:   stroke, anoxia, substance abuse and heart attacks.  The effects are equally devastating for the individual and families.  If  you  have acquired a brain injury from a sporting activity fall or any other cause,  know there is help and you do not have to do this alone!