Events

Event Listings

The following listings are not necessarily Toronto ABI Network events and are provided for information only. Please refer to the contacts provided for additional information.

We make every reasonable effort to ensure accuracy. If you find an error, please let us know. To include your event, please send details to info@abinetwork.ca.

York South Simcoe Human Services & Justice Coordinating Committee Presents:
Bridging the Gap: Improving Accessibility in the Criminal Justice System

Hosted by York South Simcoe HSJCC. Discussions on the interaction between individuals with cognitive disability and the justice system. Click HERE for full agenda.

Date: October 15, 2026
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm (lunch provided)
Location: Stonehaven Conference Centre, 63 Eric T. Smith Way, Aurora
Cost: $75 General admission / $100 Law Society of Ontario workers seeking CPD hours
Click HERE to register

UHN – ECHO Traumatic Brain Injury

Diagnose and manage your traumatic brain injury patients through interactive online medical education.

ECHO Traumatic Brain Injury covers topics related to persisting TBI symptoms, in children and adults, as well as diagnosis of acute and chronic concussion. The ECHO program is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive approach to TBI diagnosis and symptom management across the continuum.

Each Session includes
A didactic lecture by a content expert & real patient cases (anonymized) presented by participants.

  • Open to all practicising health care providers
  • No cost to participate
  • Access to an interprofessional specialist team
  • Earn CPD Credits
  • Present your cases for support from the ECHO community

Date/Time: Wednesdays 5:00PM – 6:00PM EST
Location: Online (via Zoom)

For further details and to register visit: https://uhn.echoontario.ca/Our-Programs/Traumatic-Brain-Injury

Educational Events

Bloorview Research Institute Research Rounds
Please email BRIresearchrounds@hollandbloorview.ca to be added to their mailing list for alerts on future events.

Canadian Concussion Centre (CCC) Webinars
FREE education and support Zoom webinar series held bi-weekly 6pm-7pm ET for people with persisting concussion symptoms, their families and friends and their healthcare professionals.  To view archived webinars and to register for upcoming webinar, please click HERE.

NEW season beginning on Tuesday, September 15 at 6pm Eastern Time (ET)

Sept 15/26 Julie Osbelt Navigation of Resources Post-Concussion
Sept 29/26 Dr. Charles Tator and Patrick Brown Legal/Legislation/Guidelines Issues
Oct 13/26 Dr. Michael Hutchinson Return to Athletics, Principles and Who to See
Oct 27/26 Dr. Firas Al Rawi & Stephanie Cowle Prevention of Subsequent Concussion
Nov 10/26 Dr. Nick Reed Return to Learn after Concussion
Nov 24/26 Dr. Andrea Para Imaging in Concussion
Dec 8/26 Dr. Carmela Tartaglia Concussion Mythology and Non-Evidence Based Therapies

Caregiver Education Program
Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA)

Concussion Awareness Training Tool – E-Learning Course
BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit

Complimentary Brain Injury Webinars for Professionals
Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) and Brain Changes Initiative (BCI)
Distinguished Speaker’s Webinar series designed to inform frontline health care workers and professionals in the field of brain injury.

Online Courses

Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) e-Learning
The Brain Basics e-Learning course is designed to provide frontline Health Care Workers, Caregivers and others with an opportunity to learn an understandable introduction to the world of Brain Injury.

Ontario Brain Injury Association (in collaboration with Brock University)
Certificate Course: Mental Health, Addictions & Brain Injury Training Program (Level 2)

The OBIA/Brock University Level 2 Program will expand your knowledge of:

  • Brain function and its role in addictive behaviours.
  • The complex relationship between brain injury, mental health, substance use, and recovery.

Evidence-based interventions and models of care for supporting individuals with acquired brain injury and co-occurring addictions and mental health concerns.

Prerequisite Required: Level 1 Neurorehabilitation – Assisting Recovery & Function in Everyday Life Following Brain Injury (No Exceptions)

Dates: November 18-20, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Professors: Dr. Dawn Good and Dr. Carolyn Lemsky
Registration Fee: $575 Early Bird Rate Ends Oct 1st! $600 (full fee)
For Group Discount contact: Leah Hughes at 1-855-642-8877 ext. 102 or by email: training@obia.on.ca
Click HERE to register

Ontario Brain Injury Association (in collaboration with Brock University)
Certificate Course: Neurorehabilitation: Assisting Recovery & Function in Everyday Life Following Brain Injury (Level 1)

This four day Certificate Training Program will provide you with information, techniques, strategies and interventions that will equip you to better support people with acquired brain injury (ABI).

Some topics include:

  • Introduction to Neurorehabilitation: Where brain and function meet
  • Foundations of Neurorehabilitation
  • Facilitating cognitive function in everyday life
  • Behavioural challenges and facilitating participation in life roles
  • Relationship building: Supporting engagement in social roles and developing adaptive social networks
  • Risk management: Seeking a balance between protection and risk

This course has been revised to incorporate the INESSS-ONF Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Adults with Moderate to Severe TBI into the curriculum.

Dates: February 18-19 AND February 22-23, 2027 (4 days total)
Location: Online via Zoom
Registration Fee: $700 (Early Bird Rate of $675 until December 4, 2026)
For Group Discount contact: Leah Hughes at 1-855-642-8877 ext. 102 or by email: training@obia.on.ca
Click HERE to register

Podcasts

Injury is NOT Equal Podcast
Produced by the Centre for Injury Prevention, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
The second podcast series focuses on topics specific to traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Episode #2 discusses the importance of access to specialized services and neurorehabilitation for survivors of TBI, and features Sunnybrook’s Advanced Practice Nurse, Nicole Cross and the Toronto ABI Network’s Referral Coordinator, Julie Osbelt.

Sharing Experiences with Concussion/TBI Podcasts
Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA), Headsup Concussion Advocacy Network and former Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation
This series facilitates an environment for industry professionals and people directly affected by the injury to have meaningful, informed discussions about what it’s like going through a Concussion/TBI in various aspects of life.
The Podcasts are available on OBIA’s YouTube Channel.

Support Groups

Brain Injury Association of Peel and Halton (BIAPH)

Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST)

Click HERE for BIST Program calendar

Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA)