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Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Program – Enrollment, Schedule, Classes Available and Program Updates

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Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 10-noon PST

This will be a ZOOM-Only Meeting

SPEAKER: Rosa Monzon, M.S., CRC
Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Program – Enrollment, Schedule, Classes Available and Program Updates
Rosa is a Counselor and Instructor at the San Diego Community College District’s Continuing Education’s Acquired Brain Injury Program. Join us so you can learn all about the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Program–Enrollment, Schedule, Classes Available and any Program Updates.

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Link:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5019416338

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Aging In Place

will be held on

Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 10-noon PST

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SPEAKER: Darlene Pidgeon, MBA, RN, CAPS
Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: Aging In Place
Aging in Place is gaining popularity as an innovative and lower-cost approach to elder care and/or recovery at home. It is often misunderstood as a concept specifically for the elderly, but, Aging in Place (AIP) comprises 3 distinct segments:

• AIP for those without urgent needs.
• AIP for those with progressive condition needs.
• AIP for those with traumatic change needs.

Learn more about the concept, where to begin, and what solutions are appropriate for you, from Certified Aging In Place Specialist, Darlene Pidgeon, MBA, RN, CAPS; Founder of Castle Maven – An Aging In Place Solutions Company.”

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FOR THE IN-PERSON MEETING:
Joyce Beers Community Center in Hillcrest
3900 Vermont St.,San Diego, CA 92103
It is part of the Uptown District Shopping Center (Ralphs & Trader Joes) near 163, north of University Avenue.
If you get lost and need additional directions call the Uptown District Shopping security guard at 619-419-4787.
FOR THE ONLINE ZOOM PARTY:
Link:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5019416338

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Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) / Post Concussive Syndrome

will be held on

Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 10-noon PST

SPEAKER: Chloe Green Ph.D. Neuropsychologist; William Bernaldo, PT, DPT, NCS Physical Therapist; Katie Bell, OTD, OTR/L, CBIS Occupational Therapist (owners of Empower NeuroRehab)
Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) / Post Concussive Syndrome
Common symptoms and evidence based treatments from multidisciplinary rehabilitation specialists.

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FOR THE IN-PERSON MEETING:
Joyce Beers Community Center in Hillcrest
3900 Vermont St.,San Diego, CA 92103
It is part of the Uptown District Shopping Center (Ralphs & Trader Joes) near 163, north of University Avenue.
If you get lost and need additional directions call the Uptown District Shopping security guard at 619-419-4787.
FOR THE ONLINE ZOOM PARTY:
Link:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5019416338

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Neurofeedback as a Treatment Method for TBI

will be held on

Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 10-noon PST

Divya KakaiyaSPEAKER: Divya Kakaiya, Ph. D., M.S., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: Neurofeedback as a Treatment Method for TBI
Dr. Kakaiya, a seasoned Integrative Psychologist and Neuroscientist will present information on the success of neurofeedback for TBI’s, concussions and brain injuries. She will discuss how Neurofeedback works and what makes it successful in brain rehabilitation.
 

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FOR THE IN-PERSON MEETING:
Joyce Beers Community Center in Hillcrest
3900 Vermont St.,San Diego, CA 92103
It is part of the Uptown District Shopping Center (Ralphs & Trader Joes) near 163, north of University Avenue.
If you get lost and need additional directions call the Uptown District Shopping security guard at 619-419-4787.
FOR THE ONLINE ZOOM PARTY:
Link:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5019416338

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After a 3-year hiatus, we can’t wait to see everyone THIS SATURDAY!

The 20th Annual Friendraiser will be celebrated at
Mission Trails Regional Park on September 23 from 6-8:30pm

Be A Part of This Special Night for Professionals & Friends of Brain Injury Recovery

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These 9 Brain Injury Survivor Artists will be telling their brain injury recovery story and showcasing their artwork that has been so instrumental in their recovery.


Alana Shipman SDBIF Friendraiser photo & art lineAlana Shipman
Christina Hardy SDBIF Friendraiser photo & art cardChristina Hardy
Deborah Consaul SDBIF Friendraiser photo & art cardDeborah Consaul
 
Kurt Rotzinger SDBIF Friendraiser photo & art cardKurt Rotzinger
Linda Stamets SDBIF Friendraiser photo & art cardLinda Stamets
Megan Hurley SDBIF Friendraiser photo & art cardMegan Hurley
 
Ryan Olson SDBIF Friendraiser photo & art cardRyan Olson
Sam Laisure SDBIF Friendraiser photo & art cardSam Laisure
Stevie McCarley SDBIF Friendraiser photo & art cardStevie McCarley


Music will be provided by:


Tyler Stamets, son of Friendraiser artist Linda Stamets
Tyler Stamets, son of Friendraiser artist Linda Stamets
Dryad Flutes, Jon and Sabine Sherman
Dryad Flutes, Jon and Sabine Sherman
 

A BIG Thank You to this Year’s Friendraiser Sponsors


2023 SDBIF Friendraiser sponsor Thorson Law Group
2023 SDBIF Friendraiser sponsor NeuroRestorative
 

John & Kathy Munroe
 

Griswold Home Care
of North San Diego

Dan Gardner, M.D.
 

Hidden Valley Ranch
Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
2023 SDBIF Friendraiser sponsor Alliant Insurance
Ludwig Speech Therapy
and Support Services

 

Social Security and Work Incentives

will be held on

Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 10-noon PST

Aleyda TorunoSPEAKER: Aleyda Toruno, WIPA Project Director, Community Work Incentives Coordinator, Disability Rights California
Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: Social Security and Work Incentives
Come listen to facts and not myths about working and Social Security benefits. Working and Benefits may be an option for you. Come hear about the Social Security work incentives that allow you to transition to work while receiving benefits. Learn about how Medi-Cal and/or Medicare continue even if you no longer qualify for a cash benefit due to earnings from work. Learn how to get help to make an informed choice about your work activity and cash benefits.

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FOR THE IN-PERSON MEETING:
Joyce Beers Community Center in Hillcrest
3900 Vermont St.,San Diego, CA 92103
It is part of the Uptown District Shopping Center (Ralphs & Trader Joes) near 163, north of University Avenue.
If you get lost and need additional directions call the Uptown District Shopping security guard at 619-419-4787.
FOR THE ONLINE ZOOM PARTY:
Link:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5019416338

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Together, One Voice For Brain Injury Recovery!

All funds raised go directly to serving the brain injury community through the brain injury resources and programs SDBIF offers, free-of-charge.


 
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CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THE TEAMS
THAT HAVE REGISTERED


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Thank you Sponsors!

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SDBIF surviveHEADSTRONG 2023 sponsorNeuroRestorative California logo
 

 
SDBIF surviveHEADSTRONG 2023 sponsor Healthy Within logo
 
SDBIF surviveHEADSTRONG 2023 sponsor Kaizen Brain Center logo
 
 

With all these Exhibitors,
this will be our biggest surviveHEADSTRONG Health Fair yet!

Check all of them out below


SDBIF surviveHEADSTRONG exhibitor SDCCD ABI Program logo
 
Gomez Trial Attorneys Logo
SDBIF surviveHEADSTRONG 2023 sponsor Healthy Within logo
SDBIF surviveHEADSTRONG 2023 sponsor Kaizen Brain Center logo
 
SDBIF surviveHEADSTRONG 2023 sponsorNeuroRestorative California logo
 
 
 

Look at all these registered teams!!!

Click on the name to go to their team fundraising page


Team ABI
Gomez Trial Attorneys
NeuroRestorative Heroes
Team Amanda
Kaizen Brain Center
 
Team Darbi
Team Alex Barbosa
Patsy’s Peeps
Learning Services
Team Rusty
 
Hidden Valley Ranch Rehab
San Diego Neurosurgery
Walk STRONG with Megan
Team Howard House
Comebackers Neuro Club
 
Team DB
Team Madi
Team Magpie
Sharp Allison DeRose Rehab
Team Dubin
 
Ashley Lowe
RCSA SDSU
CREP Creepers
Team Jae
JJ Love
 
 
 
Walkin’ For Tommy
 
 
 
 

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