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Stroke survivors and their support groups can play a vital and multi-faceted role in helping the broader stroke community in Canada. Their firsthand experience is an invaluable resource for both individuals and systemic change. 1. Peer Support and Mentorship One of the most powerful ways stroke survivors and their support groups help is through peer support. Connecting with someone who has a similar experience can be incredibly beneficial for emotional, physical, and mental w

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People with disabilities in Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington speak bluntly about what accessibility act means to their lives ‘As a disabled...

Y ou may enjoy watching a Global news article and our very own Jim cornered our Health Minister Eric Hoskins at Queens Park back in May,...

More than two weeks after he was due to receive it,   Jeff Musgrave is still waiting for his first payment of the Canada Disability...

Dear Endorser,  We are truly grateful for your endorsement of the Global Stroke Action Coalition call to action, and for adding your...

A stroke is a sudden and unexpected medical emergency, often referred to as a "brain attack" because it's so similar to a heart attack....

One of our members got this response. About time we are seeing some attention to this. Hi Jim, We hope this message finds you well. We...

Motivating someone with a brain injury can be a complex and challenging process, as changes in motivation are often a direct symptom of...

Dear workers of Canada:   I’m a regular watcher of the weekly Disability Law Show airing on Global, Saturdays, 12:00 PM, ET. This is a...

Health Canada produces an annual Report each fiscal year on the extent to which provincial and territorial health care insurance plans...

ICYMI: Canada Disability Benefit applications are now open!    Applications for the Canada Disability Benefit officially launched on...

What you're going through is incredibly hard—there’s no sugarcoating that. You’ve faced something life-altering, and it’s okay to feel...

UBC is recruiting for a stroke rehabilitation program. The study aims to help stroke survivors recover through a physical therapy or...

Location: Canadian Description: Researchers are inviting healthcare professionals experienced in stroke care, as well as family members...

Good morning, My name is Chanel, and I’m the Development Coordinator at BrainTrust Canada in Kelowna. I’m reaching out to share some...

To access Ontario HealthatHome In-Home Stroke Programming, patients would need a referral to Ontario Health atHome, which can be found...

Helping stroke survivors can make a big difference in their recovery and quality of life. Here are some meaningful ways people can...

Recovery is a journey full of hard work, persistence, and positivity. If you’re a stroke survivor looking to improve movement after...

The Canadian Health Coalition advocates for the preservation and improvement of universal public health care across Canada. Protect...