Bear in Mind is a self-advocacy and community education group for people
with acquired brain injury. It is based in Melbourne, Australia.
The group now has a number of resources, available for purchase.
BOOKS:
Doing Puzzles: Stories from People with ABI
Survivors of brain injury talk about life with ABI. A series of anecdotes,
arranged by theme:
* depression and adjustment to loss
* changes in friendships and relationships
* professionals and paid carers
* communication
* challenging and conflictual situations
* self-esteem
Cost: $15
Endless Journey
Written by Dr Janet Stumbo, a member of Bear in Mind, Endless Journey is a
fascinating first-hand account of a brain injury survivor’s experiences.
The author shares how behavioral vision care led to the recovery of many
skills, allowing her to function better and prosper after medical doctors
gave her little hope for a normal life. The message to survivors, their
families and health care practitioners is “Never, ever give up!”
Cost: $39.95
VIDEO:
Remember Me: Living with ABI
Remember Me looks at impressions of living with traumatically acquired
brain injury. It deals with life as people adjust to their disability on a
day to day basis, years down the track. The video aims to improve service
providers’ understanding of the particular needs of people with ABI, and is
a tool for community education about this often misunderstood disability.
Cost: $70
OTHER RESOURCES:
Postcards
Bear in Mind’s postcards feature a painting by John Wakefield,
award-winning artist and a member of Bear in Mind.
The theme of the postcards?
As you amble on through life, my friend
Whatever be your goal
Keep your eye upon the donut
And not upon the hole
Cost: $1 each or 5 for $4
Magnets
Bear-shaped magnets, hand made by members of Bear in Mind
Cost: $2.50 each
Badges
A choice of designs:
* Bear in Mind logo
* Keep your eye upon the donut
not upon the hole
* We speak on our own behalf
* Label jars, not people
* Can’t I? Just watch me!
Cost: $2 each
To order any of these resources, contact:
Bear in Mind
2nd floor
Ross House
247 Flinders Lane
Melbourne VIC 3000
phone: (03) 9639-7222
email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Members of Bear in Mind are also available to provide community and
professional education about acquired brain injury. For more information,
contact the Bear in Mind office-- details above.
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