Our Mission
We at the Brain Injury Association of Windsor & Essex County is to enhance the lives of those affected by acquired brain injury through education, awareness and support.
BIAWE maintains its steadfast commitment to those living with brain injury. Our dedication focuses on support, education and awareness to help others learn about the impact of brain injury on the survivor and their caregivers.
Some Facts about Acquired Brain Injury:
⦁ More than 500,000 Ontarians are living with the effects of an acquired brain injury.
⦁ 94% of individuals living with brain injuries reported they’ve experienced a mental health concern after their brain injury.
⦁ 58% reported they’ve experienced more than one mental health condition since their brain injury.
⦁ 78% of caregivers stated that their caregiving role impacted their own health and well-being.
⦁ There are more than 190,000 documented concussions annually in Ontario.
⦁ Of the three injury types, head injury or concussion had the highest weighted prevalence at 4.4% for children in Ontario ages 1 to 17 years.
Our Vision
BIAWE strives to provide education and awareness about brain injury within the community as well as to continuously evolve, learn and grow and be recognized as a leader for brain injury related programs in Windsor and Essex County.
Our Core Values and Principles
Respect, Support and Knowledge through Education and Awareness.
