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Advocacy
BIAPR serves individuals living with ABI who are at a loss, at a turning point, are facing a barrier, or need a safe place to discuss their issues.
Advocates provide client services coordination and support by:
- working through issues with the client
- working with the client to reach goals and achieve results
- providing links to resources and navigators within their respective communities
When the problems raised by clients are systemic, the System Navigator will:
- focus on cases at a systems level, wherever there are barriers and additional challenges for individuals with ABI
- assist with navigating the Central East ABI Network
- assist clients in identifying, and ensure accessibility to, appropriate resources
Planning for Living Arrangements
Providing Support for Independent Living
Referring to Other Community Services
Vision
To empower and engage individuals living with an Acquired Brain Injury to be active participants in their communities.
Values
- all individuals have the right to be treated with dignity and respect
- all individuals have inherent human capacities to be full citizens with rights and responsibilities
- all individuals are unique and are valued
Mission
- to focus on the needs and concerns of individuals with an acquired brain injury
Mandate
The provision of a range of community support services that may include:
- social, recreational and leisure activities
- community support
- educational opportunities for clients and families
- public education and awareness
Brain Injury Association Peterborough Region (BIAPR) is a registered, not-for-profit charitable organization, funded through Ontario Health East.