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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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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

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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

 

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