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October’s Topic is TBD

will be held on

Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10-noon PST

SPEAKER: TBD
Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: TBD
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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.
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August’s Topic is TBD

will be held on

Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 10-noon PST

SPEAKER: TBD
Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: TBD
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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.
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July’s Topic is TBD

will be held on

Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 10-noon PST

SPEAKER: TBD
Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: TBD
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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.
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May’s Topic is Brain Health & Recovery: Supporting Optimal Functioning

will be held on

Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10-noon PST

Brain Balance LogoSPEAKER: Amanda Lee, M.A.Ed, Brain Balance
Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: Brain Health & Recovery: Supporting Optimal Functioning
Neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to change and adapt—plays a powerful role in recovery. This workshop explores research-backed, holistic strategies that go beyond traditional approaches to help you understand how physical, cognitive, and emotional systems work together to support brain health and daily functioning after brain injury.

Using a drug-free, whole-brain and whole-body approach, you’ll take away a deeper understanding of your brain and practical tools to support attention, memory, emotional regulation, and overall wellbeing, whether for yourself or someone you support.

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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.
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Reclaim your life from headaches and dizziness

will be held on

Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 10-noon PST

SPEAKER: Dr. Jimmy Pang, Pang Physical Therapy
Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: Reclaim your life from headaches and dizziness
Overview on prevalence of headaches and dizziness, especially as it relates to brain injury. Mechanisms behind brain injury and concussion. Physical therapy multi systems approach to treatment. Latest research on said subject. Practical insights into actionable steps patients can take.

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NEW LOCATION FOR THE IN-PERSON MEETING:
Veltz Fine Art Gallery in Liberty Station
2730 Historic Decatur Rd #101, San Diego, CA 92106
Please enter the side of the building with the Colleen Veltz studio sign. There is plenty of parking directly outside our building.
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SDBIF February 2026 Saturday Meeting Game Day

February’s Meeting is a GAME DAY

will be held on

Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 10-noon PST

Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: In-Person Game Day
Join us for an exciting in-person game day for brain injury survivors! Connect with others, enjoy interactive games, and build friendships in a supportive, fun environment. All skill levels are welcome as we celebrate community, resilience, and joy.

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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.

 

January’s Topic is Reconnecting: Navigating Your Community and Support Systems

will be held on

Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 10-noon PST

SPEAKER: Vickie Evrich, Rehab Without Walls
Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: Reconnecting: Navigating Your Community and Support Systems
Vickie is continuing her talk from the previous SDBIF Brain Injury Symposium about  how to build and maintain your community and support systems.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about how to build your community and support systems to enhance the recovery process, ask questions, and connect with professionals who are dedicated to helping individuals thrive after brain injury.

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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.
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SDBIF 2025 Holiday Party banner

It’s Time to Celebrate the Holidays—IN-PERSON at a NEW venue & date!!!
🎉 🎉

We will gather together on

Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 12-2 PM PST
@ Mission Valley Library

 

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This party will be held IN-PERSON ONLY at the Mission Valley Library!

SDBIF Peeking Party SnowmanWe can’t wait to celebrate the holidays together again!
There will be music, singing, good food, goodie bags for brain injury survivors, smiles and lots of fun to be had! So, join SDBIF and a bunch of your brain injury community friends for some fun-filled hours of holiday cheer!

FOR THE IN-PERSON PARTY:
Mission Valley Library
2123 Fenton Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92108
 

 

SDBIF November Saturday Meeting Game Day banner

November’s Meeting will be an In-Person Game Day!

It will be held on

Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 10-noon PST

SPEAKERS: Game Day Facilitators
Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: In-Person Game Day
Join us for an exciting in-person game day for brain injury survivors! Connect with others, enjoy interactive games, and build friendships in a supportive, fun environment. All skill levels are welcome as we celebrate community, resilience, and joy.

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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.

 

October’s Meeting is about Outpatient Occupational Therapy for Adults with TBI

It will be held on

Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 10-noon PST

NeuroLab 36- SDBIF Brain Injury Symposium ExhibitorSPEAKER: Audrey Matthess and Shea Cleary, NeuroLab 360
Saturday, October 18, 2024 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: Outpatient Occupational Therapy for Adults with TBI
We’ll explore how occupational therapy can help individuals with TBI improve daily functioning, regain independence, and enhance quality of life through personalized, goal-focused treatment. The therapists will discuss common challenges in recovery, tools and strategies used in outpatient therapy, and how therapy can support both physical and cognitive healing.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about the recovery process, ask questions, and connect with professionals who are dedicated to helping individuals thrive after brain injury.

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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.
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