Activities

There are plenty of possible recreational and leisure activities you can do during your recovery that can keep you entertained while helping build up your endurance. Here are just a few ideas to get you started. Audiobooks, reading, and podcasts There are so many wonderful stories out there, and plenty of ways to listen to […]

Federal disability benefits

There are federal financial assistance programs available throughout Canada. Please keep in mind that you may not be eligible for every program. Topics in this section include: Disability Tax Credit Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefit Disability benefits for veterans Disability Tax Credit (DTC) Please note: if you receive other […]

Duty to accommodate & employment

Topics in this section include: Employee & Employer Rights and Responsibilities When a workplace does not have an accommodation policy Employee & Employer Rights and Responsibilities Employees have a right to: Continue working as long as their condition permits; Be free from discrimination on the grounds of health status; Receive the same insurance benefits coverage […]

Managing money

After your brain injury, managing your finances is important. While there is public health coverage and insurance, you will still be facing new and most likely unexpected financial challenges such as loss of income (if you are not able to work), rehabilitation costs, adaptive equipment expenses, and possibly long-term care costs. This is all going […]

Managing financial stress

Money worries can be a large source of stress and anxiety. According to the Government of Canada, a survey in 2018 reported that “48% of Canadians say they’ve lost sleep because of financial worries”. Financial stress has increased even more due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals have experienced reduced or lost incomes, with many peoples’ […]

Make a budget using one of these templates

Government of Canada Budget Planner This budget planner lets you input your budget information and auto-fills a template for you. Try Budget Planner The Government of Canada also has a downloadable interactive budgeting template module that can be used. Microsoft Excel Budget Templates If you have Microsoft Excel on your computer, you have access to […]