March 9-12, 2023
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
The Largest Traumatic Brain Injury Conference in the World
More information coming soon…
TBI Med Legal Conference
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- January 4, 2023
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SDBIF June 2023 Brain Injury Speaker Series—Aging In Place
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- October 23, 2022
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Aging In Place
will be held on
Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 10-noon PST
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.
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
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5019416338
Don’t have Zoom? That’s ok!Click the Button to Download
SDBIF May 2023 Brain Injury Speaker Series—**CANCELED**
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- October 23, 2022
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This Month’s Saturday Speaker Series is CANCELED
Unfortunately, this month’s Saturday meeting has been canceled
Please put next month’s meeting on your calendar. It will be on June 17 from 10-noon PST. Thank you for your understanding!
SDBIF April 2023 Brain Injury Speaker Series
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- October 23, 2022
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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.
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
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5019416338
Don’t have Zoom? That’s ok!Click the Button to Download
SDBIF February 2023 Brain Injury Speaker Series—Neurofeedback as a Treatment Method
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- October 23, 2022
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Neurofeedback as a Treatment Method for TBI
will be held on
Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 10-noon PST
SPEAKER: 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.
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
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5019416338
Don’t have Zoom? That’s ok!Click the Button to Download
2023 SDBIF Friendraiser—Night of Art & Celebration for Brain Injury Recovery
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- October 22, 2022
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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
Christina Hardy
Deborah Consaul
Kurt Rotzinger
Linda Stamets
Megan Hurley
Ryan Olson
Sam Laisure
Stevie McCarley
Music will be provided by:
Tyler Stamets, son of Friendraiser artist Linda Stamets
Dryad Flutes, Jon and Sabine Sherman
A BIG Thank You to this Year’s Friendraiser Sponsors
John & Kathy Munroe
Griswold Home Care
of North San Diego
Dan Gardner, M.D.
Hidden Valley Ranch
Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
Ludwig Speech Therapy
and Support Services
SDBIF January 2023 Brain Injury Speaker Series—Social Security & Work Incentives
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- October 21, 2022
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Social Security and Work Incentives
will be held on
Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 10-noon PST
SPEAKER: 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.
Add this event to your calendar
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.
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
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5019416338
Don’t have Zoom? That’s ok!Click the Button to Download
2023 SDBIF surviveHEADSTRONG presented by Gomez Trial Attorneys
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- October 17, 2022
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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.
CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THE TEAMS
THAT HAVE REGISTERED
Thank you Sponsors!
With all these Exhibitors,
this will be our biggest surviveHEADSTRONG Health Fair yet!
Check all of them out below
Look at all these registered teams!!!
Click on the name to go to their team fundraising page
October 2022 Saturday Speaker Series Zoom Meeting—Tools for Staying Organized after TBI
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- December 22, 2021
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WATCH THE PRESENTATION
Tools for Staying Organized after TBI
Saturday, October 15, 2022
SPEAKER: Cindy Pahr, M.Ed., CBIST
Cindy is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer, Physical & Health Impairments Education Specialist, Educational Consultant and Lecturer. She has some great tips to share with us for how to stay organized after a TBI.
August 2022 Saturday Speaker Series
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- December 22, 2021
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Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Program – Enrollment, Schedule, Classes Available and Program Updates
WATCH THE PRESENTATION
Saturday, August 20, 2022
SPEAKER: Heike Kessler-Heiberg, M.S.
Heike is an Associate Professor at the San Diego Community College District’s Continuing Education’s Acquired Brain Injury Program, where she has taught since 1989. Join us so you can learn all about the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Program–Enrollment, Schedule, Classes Available and any Program Updates.