I KNOW, I COULD NEVER HAVE SURVIVED ALL THE COMPLEXITIES OF CAREGIVING, OF A HIGHLY DISABLED SON, POST HIS SEVERE AQUIRED BRAIN INJURY , AT 15 MONTHS OLD, WITHOUT THE CONTINUED SUPPORT AND “FAMILY” NATURE OF HEAD WATERS AQUIRED BRAIN INJURY GROUP, WHERE WE ARE ALL WELCOMED, ACKNOWLEDGED AND SUPPORTED WITH SPECIAL SPEAKERS, RELATED TO ABI, ALSO TELLING OTHERS OF THE VALUE OF OBIA MEMBERSHIP, CONFERENCES, NEWSLETTERS ETC., WE INTEND TO SHARE THE”BRAINBASICS” PROGRAM AGAIN SOON, TO NEWER MEMBERS OF HABIG! WE ARE PROUD OF OUR SUPPORT GROUP, AND WE CONTINUE TO WANT TO HELP EACH OTHER TO DISCOVER MORE SERVISES TO THEM WITH ABI., BUT ALSO TO INVITE PEOPLE WITHIN OUR GROUP, TO INSPIRE EACH OTHER TO CREATE NEW LIVES , AND THERE TRULY IS A NEW AVAILBLE POST ABI, BY STAYING CONNECTED AND WITH CONTINOUS SUPPORT AND LEADING MEANINGFUL LIVES, ONCE AGAIN, WE CELEBRATE EACH OTHERS EARND SUCCESSES AT HABIG, AND WE,VE SEEN MANY!!

HABI is a very special group that Ive been proud to be a part of since the beginning (way back to 2009). Its a very good group and I’ve learned so much helpful information about brain injury. It really makes a difference that HABI is run by its members – and the group has done a lot to promote awareness of brain injury in our area over the years. The friendships Ive made at HABI will last a lifetime. Its wonderful for HABI to be recognized because its really recognizing the contributions of people with brain injury in creating their own group!

HABI inspired me to believe in a future. The group members are simply amazing. The support I have felt from this group is so authentic. Words sometimes do not even need to be said. Just a simple nod, smile or hug can say more than words when the members have shared experiences.

Congratulations HABI on your nomination!! HABI has been the little engine that could – starting small and growing into a steadfast support for the community. HABI members should be commended for their unwavering dedication to promote ABI awareness and education.
-through brain basics workshops and education sessions HABI has:
-trained social workers at child and family services; reached out to train staff at our local women’s and youth shelter as well as trained first responders, local PSWs and of course people with lived experience with acquired brain injury.
Through epic community picnics, 16 years of June month BBQs and town hall declarations , presentations at the library, farmer’s market booths, brochure drop offs to every physician in town – HABI has not stopped with its message of abi prevention, hope and inspiration! Wishing HABI another 16 years of success supporting people with brain injury and their families!
HABI truly is a family.