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Happy Thanksgiving, Survivors! ♥ | Week of 11/25/22

ANNOUNCEMENTS

I. Prayers & Best Wishes for a Reflective Thanksgiving ♥

In the US during 2020, according to the CDC, there were 64,362 TBI-related deaths… for the same thing that we survived. That’s thousands of parents, children, and families that are not as blessed to still have their loved ones this holiday 🙏

We will be meeting in-person & virtually on Friday 11/25 (day after Thanksgiving)!

II. Upcoming Presentations

1. Friday December 2nd at 11:15 am - 12:15 pm PST
   Gut & Psychological Syndromes. An intro to the work of Neurologist and Nutritionist, Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride. Thank you Sharon & L!
   
   Contact Information: sharon@intuitiveyoga.com
   www.Energyremedies.com

   530-966-8909

2. Friday December 9th at 11:15 am - 12:15 pm PST
   An Introduction to the Department of Rehabilitation & services related to “Getting Back to Work/School!” - Thank you Richard Perez!

   
   Contact information:
   richard.perez@dor.ca.gov
   714 415 5270
   
   CLICK ME to FIND CLOSET OFFICE By Zip Code

III. Neuroscience Art by Dr. Greg Dunn: “REGENERATION”
To view & support artwork for purchase: CLICK ME

“Thank you so much for using your experiences around TBI to enrich both yourselves and those around you… May this artwork be a daily reminder of your brain’s continued improvements and accomplishments” ♥

BRAIN HEALTH EDUCATION:

see all past presentations on our website, CLICK ME

I. Cognitive Rehabilitation Classes Week 11
To download/view slides in the video below: CLICK ME

REFERRALS & RESOURCES

I. Have questions regarding reasonable work accommodations & the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

1. Contact the Job Accommodations Network: CLICK ME
   (800) 526-7234 (VOICE) OR (877) 781-9403 (TTY)
   

2. Contact Disability Rights California

   Legal Advocacy Unit
   1831 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95811

   Tel: (916) 504-5800 | Fax: (916) 504-5801 TTY: (800) 719-5798

   Email: todd.higgins@disabilityrightsca.org
   Intake Line: 800-776-5746

II. Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain documentary - See trailer below
Thank you Lynda!

Telling the stories of the doctors/policymakers who are working to save their brains

OTHER TBI SUPPORT

I. Cognitive Rehabilitation Class: WEEK 12 (last module)
Saturday 12/03/22 @ 11 AM to 1 PM PST

Both In-Person (130 W Bastanchury Rd., Fullerton CA)
& Virtual (https://psjhealth.zoom.us/j/3105339940)

II. Tony’s Turkey Trot for BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS
(University of Florida)

Check out this really awesome community event for the holidays to raise awareness ♥
Website: CLICK ME

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL MEETINGS
130 West Bastanchury Rd., Fullerton, CA 92833

• Friday, 11/25/22 @ 11 AM to 1 PM PST

• NO MEETINGS Saturday 11/26/22

VIRTUAL MEETINGS

• Tuesday, 11/22/22 @ 4 to 6 PM PST

If you haven’t already, please complete survey to obtain directly relevant resources from St. Jude Brain Injury Network and other services, then email back to Daniel.Ignacio@stjoe.org (for assistance contact our office at 714 446 5626)

PAST MEETINGS

Best regards and have a fantastic day!
Daniel Ignacio, PhD LMFT CBIS
Service Coordinator
St. Jude’s Brain Injury Network