On this page we list all the websites, books and movies that people have suggested or links we think may be of interest. To just view ones in specific categories click on the links in the drop-down menu.

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Suggestions for this page can be emailed to info@braininjurysociety.ca

Very cool animated 3-Dimensional tour of the brain. Explore the brain by area or function.

A romantic comedy about a girl with no short-term memory. Although there is potential for more, the movie is still funny (if you like Adam Sandler) .

Based upon the life of John Nash, a brilliant mathematician who suffers from schizophrenia, this movie is an amazing story well told. Starring Russell Crowe and directed by Ron Howard.

This is one family's journey through brain injury. Highly compelling and emotional. Straight from the heart.

Operated by head injury activists, Head Injury Hotline has some good checklists and lots of great information for people having to cope with the sweeping changes a head injury will bring you and your family.

So cool! Scans of a guy's brain that move dynamically as you move your mouse along a strip!

Founded in 1980, Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS) is an experienced and respected resource of rehabilitation programs for acquired brain injury. With facilities in Bakersfield and Los Angeles, California; and Dallas, Texas, CNS offers intensive, cost-effective and outcome-driven residential, outpatient, and in-home rehabilitation programs for individuals recovering from all types of acquired brain injury. The purpose of all rehabilitation programs at CNS is to reduce disabilities while obtaining the maximum independence and best quality of life in the least restrictive setting for our clients.

This is a comprehensive site for education and the latest in research results. Sign up for the electronic newsletter to receive monthly updates.

Was created by two time Canadian Olympic downhill skiier and World Cup champion Dave Irwin and family in March, 2002. The concept was initiated following Dave Irwin's remarkable survival and on-going recovery from acquired brain injury suffered at Sunshine Village in Banff, Alberta in march 2001.

A deeply personal yet practical account of understanding head injury.

The book is just an excellent story of one woman's struggle as she learned to live with a brain injury. She talks in diary-fashion how she coped, how her family and friends acted and reacted and describes the changes she went through.

A serious head injury is most likely to happen to someone who is in a car wreck and isn't wearing a seat belt. Other major causes of head injuries include bicycle or motorcycle wrecks, falls from windows (especially among children who live in the city) and falls around the house (especially among toddlers and the elderly).

Hiking is a great way to get out and meet people. The impressive variety of trails around Powell River includes walks and hikes that are suitable for people with many different abilities.

Brain injury claims. "We care about your future." Active supporters of Provincial and local brain injury organizations.

We have a sad update to this page. In August 2007, Mike was out swimming with friends in Nanaimo when he drowned. He was a good guy who really struggled to create this animation for us. Thanks MIke. We will miss you. Link to his sister's letter in the forum.

A musical exploration of self using the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music to unlock your creativity and realize your potential.

Powell River's bi-annual choral festival. Music is the lanuguage that we can all understand regardless of social, economic or other abilities. This festival provides opportunity to hear some wonderful choirs from around the world and a chance for volunteering in the community and meeting people from all corners of the globe.

Students from Malaspina Digital Media Technologies Program: Duane Parakin, Mike Marshall, James Wilcox and Nicole Narbonne

An amazing story told in reverse about a man who wakes up with no short term memory, yet manages to work his way through the story backwards to figure out who is his enemy and why.

Specialists in personal injury. "Getting your life back." 24 years of experience helping brain injured victims and their families.

An invaluable resource for acquired brain injury. Based in New York state, this website also features websites of the month for specialized information.

An excellent opportunity to network and get some information about tramatic brain injury. 20th Anniversary Celebration - February 15-17, 2007 Hyatt Regency Vancouver, BC Canada

A Community Living service provider whose mandate ranges from developmental disability to acquired brain injury. In existance now for over 50 years "PRACL" is a wealth of knowledge on local, regional and national issues and services that affect persons with disabilities. They have an extensive resource library and are a well established service provider for persons with disabilities.

Home page of the Brain Injury Society of Powell River. This is our site created by the Malaspina University/College Students, Duane Parakin, James Wilson and Nicole Narbonne. We hope to build a community here with a forum for communication, a calendar to tell you about our events, and entertaining flash animations that keep you coming back.

Turn on the speakers and take off the blinkers! this entertaining and educational site reminds you that "You're not the same after brain injury"

A safety symposium to be held in Powell River

Written from the inside by a person who himself has ADD, with the wisdom gained through years of medical practice and research, Scattered Minds explodes the myth of ADD as a genetically based illness, offering real hope and advice for children and adults who live with this disorder.

Nicole Narbonne volunteers to update and maintain this site and, through Skeena Street Studio is hosting our website. She was team leader of the Malaspina student team who created the unitedwayofpowellriver.ca and braininjurysociety.ca websites as their term project in 2006.

Specialists in brain injury law. Proven trial experience in traumatic brain injury and spinal cord cases.

A non-profit organization that supports individuals and their families in the South Okanagan Similkimeen who have been affected by brain injury. Their mission is to promote knowledge, encourage public awareness and understanding of the special needs of persons suffering from brain injuries, and the members of their family.

Tolle's message: "If we connect to the stillness within, we move behond our active minds and emotions and discover great depths of lasting peace, contentment and serenity." This message is taught in short simple pieces that anyone can easily understand

Very informative site. Loads of information on many topics including links and contacts for National, Provincial and Regional societies and associations.

Amazing stuff about how the brain works. This image from the New Scientist site describes the lobes and their functions.

An elderly man (James Garner) visits a nursing home to read entries from a notebook to a woman (Gena Rowlands) with Alzheimer's disease about a long-ago love affair in which they were involved. Based on the Nicholas Sparks novel.

Website features: a history of the brain, mind illusions, scanning the brain and tons of cool stuff.

This link takes you to the site of the local United Way. The eleven member agencies and three initiatives are working within the community to provide assistance to a wide variety of needs and issues. Links to the member agencies and to the national and international United Way.

This on line book has become the definitive "bible" for brain injury information. It has an easy to read and understand approach to medical information for the lay person to understand.

One of our major funders, Vancouver Coastal Health promotes healthy communities in the area they serve.

Specialists in brain injury law. "Brain injury survivors deserve a head start." Webster and Associates have created a scholarship for persons with acquired brain injury to attend Kwantlen Univeristy College

Award winning, fun, interactive site for children, teachers and partners. Cool games, jokes and information at a level everyone can grasp :) very friendly site!

The cost of Hidden stress.