Brain Injury Association of Waterloo Wellington

BIAWW is proud to announce that, with the help and support of Catherine Fife, MPP for Waterloo, our handmade cards are now available in the gift shop at Queen's Park!🎉

A special thank you to Donna and the BIAWW card-making volunteers for their incredible dedication and talent in creating these beautiful cards. We are also deeply grateful to Catherine Fife for her unwavering support and advocacy, which helped make this achievement possible.

Thank you all for helping showcase the creativity and talents of our community!💌

Only 2 weeks away!

Join us for a time of food, conversation and community at the BIAWW Picnic*.

⏰ August 22nd - 11am - 2pm
📍 St. Brigid Villa at Ignatius Centre, Guelph, ON
📝 Sign up here: https://tr.ee/yQLJs7ElPQ

*This is a members only event.

We’re so excited to share that our greeting cards are available for purchase at Smitten Apparel! 🛍💙

📍 259 Grange Road, Unit 11, Guelph, ON
Swing by to browse our greeting cards in person while you look through the amazing pieces Smitten Apparel has to offer.

The Brain Emporium has a variety of different gifts and cards to choose from. Each piece is handcrafted by a brain injury survivor.

We have an assortment of clay pieces - plates, flower pots, candle holders and ornaments. Also, browse our sweet fused glass critters - pendants, earrings, plant picks and more.

🛍 Shop online here: https://tr.ee/Rim5VQ2eTf

Visit us in-store Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am - 4:00pm.

Thanks for your partnership on our Lidz on Kidz program and for the great tips on bike safety, Deutschmann de Koning Law. 🚲

🚴‍♀️ School may be out, but bicycle season is in full swing across Ontario.

Whether it's a child riding to the park, a teen cycling with friends, or an adult commuting to work, a bicycle crash can happen in seconds—and the consequences can be life-changing.

Did you know?

🚲 Cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers on Ontario roads.
🪖 Cyclists under 18 are required by law to wear an approved helmet.
🚗 Drivers must leave at least one metre when passing a cyclist where practical.

Our latest blog shares practical bicycle safety tips for both adults and children, including how to stay visible, avoid common hazards, and safely share the road.

📖 Read more:
https://www.ddinjurylaw.com/blog/post/bicycle-safety-tips-for-adults-and-children-in-ontario

A few simple precautions can help prevent serious injuries and make Ontario's roads safer for everyone.

👇 Do you or your children cycle regularly during the summer?

The office will be closed Friday and Monday due to an air-conditioning malfunction. We will update soon!

Wishing you a relaxing long weekend. 💙

Thank you to McLeish Orlando Lawyers LLP for keeping us up to date on changes to auto insurance.

Ontario's new auto insurance reforms could leave drivers with less coverage than they expect.

In a recent feature with Law Times, McLeish Orlando Associate Brandon Pedersen, discusses the importance of understanding Ontario's new optional accident benefits and the critical decisions drivers will need to make when renewing or purchasing their auto insurance.

Read more: https://www.lawtimesnews.com/practice-areas/personal-injury/opt-in-or-lose-out-the-fine-print-ontarians-may-miss-and-what-could-save-them/393466 🔗

Donna, our Brain Maker Coordinator led a rock art workshop at Aspira Doon Village Retirement Living in May. A great time of creativity, conversation and community. Thank you to all the residents that came out to participate and create their own rock art.