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SDBIF October 2023 Day Of Art Contact Banner

Day of Music & Art for Brain Injury Survivors

SD Writers Ink Office at Liberty Station
2730 Historic Decatur Rd #204, San Diego, CA 92106
October 5, 2023 from 1-3 pm

 

SDBIF is starting a new program on the first Thursday of each month we will host a get together for survivors.

This month we will hosting a day of art and music where survivors can come together to create art and request music of their choice to play in the background.

San Diego Brain Injury Foundation Holiday Party banner

It’s Time to Celebrate the Holidays—IN-PERSON!!!
🎉 🎉

We will gather together on

Saturday, December 16, 2022 from 10-noon PST

 

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This meeting will be held IN-PERSON ONLY at SD Writer’s Ink Office in Liberty Station Barracks 16.

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:
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.

 

Neuro-Optometric Vision Rehabilitation for Concussion, Stroke, and Other Neurological Conditions

will be held on

Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 10-noon PST

Dr. Justin Matsuura San Diego Vision Care Optometry
SPEAKER: Dr. Justin Matsuura, OD from San Diego Center for Vision Care
Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: Vision Changes & Rehab for Brain Injury Survivors
Dr. Matsuura, OD, from SD Center for Vision Care, will be giving an overview on the common “seen and unseen” visual changes after brain injury and current therapeutic options available. The information shared will be helpful for brain injured individuals, their family members/caretakers, and healthcare workers in rehabilitation settings.

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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.
FOR THE ONLINE ZOOM PARTY:
Link:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5019416338

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Adaptive Sailing for Brain Injury Survivors

will be held on

Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 10-noon PST

SPEAKER: Daniel Willan, Challenged Sailors San Diego
Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: Adaptive Sailing for Brain Injury Survivors

Challenged Sailors San Diego provides therapeutic and recreational adaptive sailing opportunities for people with disabilities to enhance their dignity, well-being, and independence. Join us to learn 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.
FOR THE ONLINE ZOOM MEETING:
Link:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5019416338

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Aging In Place

will be held on

Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 10-noon PST
ON ZOOM ONLY

FOR THE ONLINE ZOOM MEETING:
Link:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5019416338

Photo of Darlene Pidgeon
SPEAKER: Darlene Pidgeon, MBA, RN, CAPS
Saturday, August 19, 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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Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Program – Enrollment, Schedule, Classes Available and Program Updates

will be held on

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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FOR THE ONLINE ZOOM Meeting:
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

Photo of Darlene Pidgeon
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

Don’t have Zoom? That’s ok!Click the Button to Download

 

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