Recipients of the Awards of Excellence in Brain Injury Rehabilitation

FUNCTIONABILITY,

FUNCTIONABILITY

Nominated for:


It all started with Charlie.  He was our one and only client, our top priority. Helping Charlie rebuild his life after a combined spinal cord and brain injury is what we were meant to do and we loved doing it! There you have it, FunctionAbility was born.
That was 13 years ago, and despite servicing thousands of clients and delivering services province-wide, our philosophy always remained the same. We treat each and everyone of our clients the same way we treated Charlie- as though he or she is our one and only client. We are truly humbled by our nomination and the recognition of the tremendous work our FunctionAbility family does.
Excellence is what we strive for and believe in. As such, we took on the massive task of becoming an Accredited practice. No one told us we had to do this. Unlike the hospitals, our funding is not tied into us becoming an accredited organization. We did it because we care deeply about our work and want to ensure that the care we provide to people like Charlie is top notch.
It is with enormous gratitude to our clients, unbelievable staff and trust of our referral sources and community partners that FunctionAbility has become the practice it is today. We hire only the most exceptional clinicians and administrators because clients like Charlie deserve to be treated by the best. From treatment, to handling paperwork, everything is done with intention and a deep respect for the families we work with. It could just as easily be anyone of us sitting across the table and needing help after trauma.

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8 Comments
  • WENDY COOK says:

    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!!

  • Gilda Parreira Leite says:

    Navigating this journey with HABI’s support has had such a huge impact on our lives. HABI is more than just a group, it’s members have become our community where we feel welcome, understood and safe during a time of uncertainty and healing.

  • Kevin Franklin says:

    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!

  • Karen Lang says:

    Once I heard about HABI, it was like a port in a storm when my daughter was critically injured and sustained a traumatic brain injury. It is a safe place to share with people who truly understand. I have learned so much through the educational speakers. I have made many friends who I know will be friends for the rest of my life. We have cried and laughed together. Someone is always there if you are going a through a rough time. A group that is more than worthy of this award!

  • Tanya Nolan says:

    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.

  • Lauren Brett says:

    HABI is truly “one of a kind”. The way that HABI members join together to run meetings, meals, outings, and community advocacy while supporting each other is truly inspirational.

  • Kindrey Rowland says:

    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.

  • Trisha Di Caro says:

    I had the pleasure of attending this support group with a client. This was such a wonderful and welcoming group. Everyone was treated like family. Kindrey’s leadership in the group and the work she does is exceptional.

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