Resource Listing
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Brain Injury Canada
Brain Injury Canada, formerly The Brain Injury Association of Canada, was formed in 2004 after a groundswell of advocacy and national activity by local brain injury associations, survivors and caregivers across the country. Everyone agreed that Canadians living with the effects of acquired brain injury, their families and caregivers, required national representation to connect and advocate for needs and services.
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BrainLine
BrainLine is a national multimedia project offering authoritative information and support to anyone whose life has been affected by brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): people with brain injuries, their family and friends, and the professionals who work with them. BrainLine also provides military-specific information and resources on traumatic brain injury and PTSD to veterans, service members and their families..
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COVID Long-Haulers Canada
COVID Long-Haulers Support Group Canada is the largest Canadian online community for COVID-19 survivors, their families and any supporters searching for the most up-to-date information.
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McMaster Rehabilitation Science
The School of Rehabilitation Science offers an MSc and PhD in rehabilitation sciences for individuals who have a prerequisite degree in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech-language pathology or other health-relevant programs and wish to pursue graduate training in rehabilitation science.
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McMaster Speech-Language Pathology
Master of Science Program in Speech-Language Pathology is a 23-month, full-time, in-person, course-based professional master’s program. The program prepares students with the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours to practice as entry-level speech-language pathologists.
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Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA)
The OBIA is a provincial, registered, charitable organization. Their mission is to enhance the lives of Ontarians living with the effects of acquired brain injury (ABI) through education, awareness and support. Some services include information and resources on ABI, helpline contact information, personal advocacy and support, training and education for professionals and families, online support groups, peer support, research and more.
So You Want to Learn About Speech-Language Pathology? Student Resource Guide
Turkstra Lab Alumni developed a student resource guide that serves as an introduction to the profession of speech-language pathology for high school students, youth and all aspiring speech-language pathologists. Written and designed by Evonne Syed and Imad Ali, in consultation with Dr. Lyn Turkstra - lab director and Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) member - the guide aims to inspire future generations of speech-language pathologists.
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The Centre for Advanced Research in Experimental and Applied Linguistics (ARiEAL)
ARiEAL is housed within the Faculty of Humanities at McMaster University. ARiEAL is a research centre that brings together a community of researchers ranging from undergraduate trainees to established scholars, and enables the researchers to excel in their problem-driven language science research in fundamental, experimental and applied linguistics.
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The Compassionate Justice Fund
The Compassionate Justice Fund was developed to bridge a critical gap in funding and available rehabilitation services for people who have suffered a traumatic brain injury through means of violence, abuse, intimate partner violence and those who have experienced unstable housing or homelessness.