Webinars
The Toronto ABI Network hosts regular webinars to share information about its initiatives and provide information on ABI-related programs and services. To attend our webinars live, please subscribe to our mailing list to receive advance notice and registration information.
January 13, 2026
Repatriation Webinar
This 60-minute webinar provides a brief overview of the repatriation process from neurosurgical/neurotrauma hospitals, the Toronto ABI Network’s “Potential ABI Rehab Candidate” Form, the Toronto ABI Network’s role as a central point of referral coordination and navigation, as well as key factors rehab hospitals look for in determining patient readiness for ABI rehab.
Presenters include:
- Charissa Levy, Executive Director, Toronto ABI Network
- Julie Osbelt, Referral Coordinator/ABI Navigator, Toronto ABI Network
- Miranda Hong, Service Coordinator, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute/UHN
- Mary Jo Alcantara, Admissions Coordinator, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital/Sinai Health
- Stephanie Speer, Coordinator – Discharge and Flow, West Park Healthcare Centre/UHN
Webinar Recording • Presentation
June 18, 2025
Practical Application of ABI Behavioural Services: Case Studies and Discussion
This 60-minute webinar explores various case studies to illustrate how ABI behaviour services can assist clients and other service providers in the ABI community, as well as providing a brief overview of the Toronto ABI Network’s role as a central point of referral coordination and navigation.
Presenters include:
- Charissa Levy, Executive Director, Toronto ABI Network
- Julie Osbelt, Referral Coordinator/ABI Navigator, Toronto ABI Network
- Megan Davies, Community Health and Support Service Manager, Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC)
- Dena Sadeghipour, Behaviour Analyst, ABI Behaviour Services, West Park Healthcare Centre/UHN
- Brigitte MacKay, Coordinator, York-Simcoe Brain Injury Services, Centre for Behaviour Health Sciences Mackenzie Health
Webinar Recording • Presentation
November 19, 2024
Overview of ABI Behaviour Services
This 60-minute webinar outlines what services are available for people with ABI who exhibit behavioural issues including catchment areas served, admission/exclusion criteria, and how ABI behaviour services work with other ABI and non-ABI services.
Presenters include:
- Charissa Levy, Executive Director, Toronto ABI Network
- Kelly Gunnell, Manager, ABI Services, Cota
- Megan Davies, Community Health and Support Service Manager, Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC)
- Dena Sadeghipour & Jessica White, Registered Behaviour Analysts, ABI Behaviour Services, West Park Healthcare Centre/UHN
- Brigitte MacKay, Coordinator, York-Simcoe Brain Injury Services, Centre for Behaviour Health Sciences Mackenzie Health
Webinar Recording • Presentation
NOTE: The Cota ABI behaviour support service featured in this webinar is no longer available.
March 9, 2022
Acquired Brain Injury, Mental Health & Substance Use: Partnering to Support Individuals with Complex Needs
This session aimed to increase awareness and understanding of acquired brain injury (ABI), its prevalence in mental health and substance use populations, and how the presence of an ABI can impact client engagement, care delivery and outcomes.
Practical strategies were provided to enhance:
- Understanding of how neurocognitive impairment impacts client engagement and delivery of care
- Knowledge of assessment tools and accommodations currently available to better support individuals with neurocognitive impairments
- Knowledge of specialized supports and how to connect with specialized service providers
Webinar Recording • Webinar Handout
October 11, 2017
Navigating from Acute Care to Rehab
This session was intended for health care professionals who work in an acute care hospital and take part in the referral process for inpatient ABI rehabilitation and/or discharge planning of patients with a brain injury.
The session covered:
- The inpatient ABI rehabilitation programs and the different streams
- Strategies that can be implemented in hospital to help your patient become ready for inpatient ABI rehab
- Applying to rehab: what to include in the application form
- Considerations for discharge planning if a patient is not a candidate for ABI rehabilitation
Presenters include:
- Kim Sterling, Manager, Bridgepoint Sinai Health System
- Julie Osbelt, Referral Coordinator, Toronto ABI Network
- Miranda Hong, Service Coordinator, Toronto Rehab Institute/UHN
- Lauren Schwartz, Service Coordinator, Toronto Rehab Institute/UHN
- Lynn Suter, Clinical Practice Leader, West Park Healthcare Centre