About the Association
Who We Are!
Since 1988, the Brain Injury Association of Sault Ste. Marie and District (BIASSMD) has been helping survivors and their families deal with the effects of acquired brain injury (ABI).
Founded by a survivor, BIASSMD is a charitable, non profit organization that provides free services and resources to survivors of ABI, their families and friends.
Operated by a group of dedicated professionals and volunteers, many of whom have personal knowledge of and experience with an ABI, the Association assists and supports those living with the effects of acquired brain injury in what can be an ongoing complicated and frightening situation.
Founded by a survivor, BIASSMD is a charitable, non profit organization that provides free services and resources to survivors of ABI, their families and friends.
Operated by a group of dedicated professionals and volunteers, many of whom have personal knowledge of and experience with an ABI, the Association assists and supports those living with the effects of acquired brain injury in what can be an ongoing complicated and frightening situation.
What The Association Does
The Association does many things, most of which are discussed on other pages where the more detailed and technical can be discussed. What we want to help you under stand is this:
The Association helps Make the invisible visible!
To often the brain injured are ignored or pushed to the side and not included in social / school / work activities and life. The Association and its members help the survivors become visible again to family, friends and society.
The Association helps Make the invisible visible!
To often the brain injured are ignored or pushed to the side and not included in social / school / work activities and life. The Association and its members help the survivors become visible again to family, friends and society.
Members and Volunteers
Our members make up the heart and soul of the association. They are all volunteers and they help survivors through loving, and selfless support. Many of the volunteers are survivors of an ABI, although there are many who are caregivers, from families of a survivor, health professionals or concerned citizens who want to make a difference.
The Association welcomes all who wish to participate in supporting the community through our association and programs.
The Association welcomes all who wish to participate in supporting the community through our association and programs.
Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) - Our Relationship
BIASSMD is a stand alone association. Although BIASSMD is an independently formed and run association, the association is affiliated with the Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA). As a result of the affiliation, OBIA provides funding to hire the only paid member of the Association. That person, Chantal Scopacasa, runs the Association's Peer Mentoring Program, the Survivor Support Group Meetings, and is also the Executive Board Administrator for Sault Ste. Marie & District.
If you wish more information on the Peer Support Program please go to the "Survivor's Page" by clicking on the following button.
If you wish more information on the Peer Support Program please go to the "Survivor's Page" by clicking on the following button.
Non-Profit Status
BIASSMD is a community based non-profit association. The Association has been an incorporated, Registered Charity - number 13835 1226 RR001 since April 1, 1995. All money raised, all 100% goes to supporting the survivors, their families, the Association and to educating the public. No money is spent on salaries.
If you wish to donate or read about those who have donated please click the "Donate" button below.
If you wish to donate or read about those who have donated please click the "Donate" button below.
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