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SD Parks & Recreation Water Safety Class for TBI Swanson Pool

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FREE Water Safety Class with SD Parks & Recreation

11 am-1 pm (PST), In-Person at the Swanson Pool

3585 Governor Dr. San Diego, CA 92122

This water safety program is designed for individuals recovering from a Brain Injury. The program goals are to learn how to properly use a lifejacket, practice how to get to the side of the pool safely, practice floating skills, and learn how to help someone in trouble. If you are not sure about getting in the swimming pool, you will benefit by practicing most of the skills on the pool deck.

**Please bring a swimsuit and a towel, and dress accordingly.

The changing rooms are large. There are 2 large bathroom stalls in each of the bathrooms. There is a room heater and lockers. There are heated showers both inside and outside.

They have a mobile chair lift and floaties.

The pool is L shaped and starts with stairs at 2 1/2 feet. The deepest part is 9 feet. There are 2 guard chairs and no diving board. This is a Therapeutic pool, and the water is kept between 84-87 degrees.

There are only 27 spots available. Contact Sinthya Carranza (619) 692-4960 for more information.
Registration is required by April 19: CLICK HERE

To register your car for the show: CLICK HERE


Grant Gebler suffered a stroke on 11/11/2020 and his friends at Full Metal Burgers and Black Plague Brewing started this annual fundraiser to help his recovery. NOW, Grant has recovered to the point where he is back to work, so they want to give the proceeds to SDBIF! So continue the celebration from surviveHEADSTRONG and come out to see some great cars, eat awesome burgers, listen to fantastic music and raise funds for SDBIF!

It is FREE to attend, $20 to register your car for the car show.

TIME:
11 am-4 pm (PST)

LOCATION:
Full Metal Burgers & Black Plague Brewery
2550 Jason Court, Oceanside, CA 92056

SDBIF 2024 Quarter 1 Community Forum Banner with English and Spanish session times

Want to learn more about the different resources, services and programs there are for brain injury survivors and their family, friends and caregivers?

 
Then come to the SDBIF Community Forum where Juanita Rios, MA, CRC, SDBIF’s Community Liaison, will discuss topics like our peer support group, vocational support group, Saturday speaker meetings, Howard House, resource consultation services, and much more.
 
It is FREE and easily accessible through Zoom. We just ask that you RSVP by filling out the form below:


The ENGLISH session will be held:
Monday, February 19 from 11-Noon PST
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86311859882
Please register by filling out the form below:

 

¿Quiere obtener más información sobre los diferentes recursos, servicios y programas que existen para los sobrevivientes de lesiones cerebrales y sus familiares, amigos y cuidadores?
 
Luego venga al Foro Comunitario de SDBIF donde Juanita Ríos, MA, CRC, Enlace Comunitario de SDBIF, discutirá temas como nuestro grupo de apoyo de pares, grupo de apoyo vocacional, reuniones de oradores los sábados, Howard House, servicios de consulta de recursos y mucho más.
 
Es GRATIS y de fácil acceso a través de Zoom. Solo le pedimos que confirme su asistencia completando el siguiente formulario:


La sesión de ESPAÑOL se llevará a cabo:
Lunes, 19 de Febrero, 12 pm a 1 pm PST
Enlace de zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85157508888
Por favor regístrese completando el siguiente formulario:

April’s Speaker’s Topic is Understanding Concussions & Recognizing the Symptoms

will be held on

Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 10-noon PST

SPEAKER: Dr Chris Garcia, Owner Sports Performance
Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: Understanding Concussions & Recognizing the Symptoms
Dr. Garcia, one of San Diego’s leading Physical Therapy specialists and former therapist to professional & olympic athletes, will be talking about concussions, the differing levels of concussions and how to recognize the symptoms.

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NEW LOCATION FOR THE IN-PERSON MEETING:
San Diego Writer’s Ink in Liberty Station
2730 Historic Decatur Rd #204, San Diego, CA 92106
It is across the hall from the SDBIF office in Barracks 16 in the Arts District at Liberty Station. To get upstairs, you can use the stairs or to access the elevator, please enter the side of the building with the Colleen Veltz studio sign. There is plenty of parking directly outside our building.
LINK FOR THE ONLINE ZOOM PARTY:
   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5019416338

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INTERACTIVE Discussion About Physical Therapy Evaluation after Brain Injury

will be held on

Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 10-noon PST

SPEAKER: Kristine Negrete, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP, a Doctor of Physical Therapy & Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist at NeuroLab 360

TOPIC: INTERACTIVE Discussion About Physical Therapy Evaluation after Brain Injury
Attendees will gain insights into what a specialized physical therapy evaluation looks like, designed to address the unique challenges individuals face in their recovery journey following brain injuries. Kristine will also lead us in some exercises to get us moving!

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NEW LOCATION FOR THE IN-PERSON MEETING:
San Diego Writer’s Ink in Liberty Station
2730 Historic Decatur Rd #204, San Diego, CA 92106
It is across the hall from the SDBIF office in Barracks 16 in the Arts District at Liberty Station. To get upstairs, you can use the stairs or to access the elevator, please enter the side of the building with the Colleen Veltz studio sign. There is plenty of parking directly outside our building.
LINK FOR THE ONLINE ZOOM PARTY:
   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5019416338

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January’s Speaker’s Topic is the SD Sheriff’s Dept. Blue Envelope Program

will be held on

Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 10-noon PST

SPEAKER: Sgt. Amber Reeves
Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: SD Sheriff’s Department Blue Envelope Program
Come learn about the new Blue Envelope Program from Sgt. Amber Reeves. The purpose is to create a relationship between officers and citizens affected with a challenge. Come ask questions about how it will work, how to enroll and more!

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NEW LOCATION FOR THE IN-PERSON MEETING:
San Diego Writer’s Ink in Liberty Station
2730 Historic Decatur Rd #204, San Diego, CA 92106
It is across the hall from the SDBIF office in Barracks 16 in the Arts District at Liberty Station. To get upstairs, you can use the stairs or to access the elevator, please enter the side of the building with the Colleen Veltz studio sign. There is plenty of parking directly outside our building.
LINK FOR THE ONLINE ZOOM PARTY:
   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5019416338

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SDBIF Brain Injury Survivor Peer-to-Peer Support Group banner

If you are a brain injury survivor and you feel like you need to talk to people who understand you, you found the support group for you!

 

This is an online support group through Zoom
happening on April 26 from 2-3:30pm

 
This group provides a safe forum for survivors to share concerns, challenges, triumphs and strategies with a group of peers. We have a loose topic for this group discussion, but this is NOT a traditional speaker group. Since this is a support group, we will have time to “check in” with everyone and chat about how everyone is doing and coping. Dr. Roslyn Knox, Executive Director of SDBIF, will be facilitating this group.

Space is limited to 15 participants to ensure quality interaction. So register early as spaces will fill up.

Click the link below to fill out a short form, and you will receive meeting link details.
CLICK HERE to register

SDBIF Brain Injury Survivor Peer-to-Peer Support Group banner

If you are a brain injury survivor and you feel like you need to talk to people who understand you, you found the support group for you!

 

This is an online support group through Zoom
happening on March 29 from 2-3:30pm

 
This group provides a safe forum for survivors to share concerns, challenges, triumphs and strategies with a group of peers. We have a loose topic for this group discussion, but this is NOT a traditional speaker group. Since this is a support group, we will have time to “check in” with everyone and chat about how everyone is doing and coping. Dr. Roslyn Knox, Executive Director of SDBIF, will be facilitating this group.

Space is limited to 15 participants to ensure quality interaction. So register early as spaces will fill up.

Click the link below to fill out a short form, and you will receive meeting link details.
CLICK HERE to register

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