CONNECTING THE WORLD ONE DISABILITY ONE SURVIVOR AT A TIME

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1 SPRING/SUMMER 2016 Issue 72 Spring/Summer FACEBOOK.COM/TBINETWORK CONNECTING THE WORLD ONE DISABILITY ONE SURVIVOR AT A TIME BUILDING TOMORROW TODAY Our Summer at North Skookum What does the summer mean to you? For some it means very little, for others it's a time to take a vacation, laugh around a campfire, or simply go on an adventure. Those who have spent the last eight years coming to the Brain Injury Camp would tell you it's not only a vacation or an adventure, but a time to truly connect with like-minded people with no preconceptions or judgements of any kind. Nestled next to the pristine North Skookum Lake where the sun rises and sets among towering trees of old growth, sits a campground filled with people laughing, connecting, and pondering life's pitfalls with its successes. There are seminars like Rooted in Rights, presented by the Disability Rights of Washington, which starts conversations about how "disability rights, are human rights". Workshops like the Expressive Collage provide an avenue for creative self-expression, while activities like the Fishing Derby utilize the picturesque lake to foster a sense of relaxation and fun. As the week of camping counts down to its final days, many are gearing up for the Zombie Charge. Two teams, humans versus zombies, in a nerfed out capture the flag style competition that highlights the overall enthusiasm and joy that many take away from this camping experience. So then, why should you come? Why sponsor or donate to this event? The Brain Injury Camp is more than just a vacation, more than just an adventure, or a single support session. This camp is a chance to get away from the pressures of life and world, and allow yourself to be comfortable in your skin. To be somewhere you know that no one will ever judge you or tell you that you can't do something merely because of a disability. In fact, there are no people with disabilities at camp, just people healing and connecting from one moment to the next. For those who spend their days isolated and ostracized by the world around them, this can be a lifesaving experience, and that alone is reason enough to do it. Don t wait, sport a smile and plan ahead for an invigorating camping experience. The 9th Annual Brain Injury Camping will be going from July 18th through 24th of 2016 at North Skookum Lake, Washington. If you re interested in joining the experience or wish to the donate something to the camp, please visit 12 th Annual Hoopfest Participation.Beginning the first week of March we will begin practice getting ready to compete in hoopfest. Teams are forming now you can sign up by going to TBINetwork on Facebook under events click on the hoopfest event and you will see a sign up link fill out the form and we will get you on a team at your playing level. We support unified which is 2 person with a disability and 2 without. You can compete in 3 different levels, Begging, moderate and very competitive. As well those levels are offered in Special Olympics which is 4 persons with a disability eligible for Special Olympics. Page # It is about building relationships Page # STAY CONNECTED JOIN OUR LIST

2 SPRING/SUMMER 2016 Issue 72 2 Brain Injury Camp Brain Injury Camp is one of our signature events that we pull off each year will be our 9 th annual camp. But it is more than a camp it is a community. In 2007 we had a 4 day camp brain injury specific and was a huge success. It has become a week long selfdevelopment camp since 2008 with over 30 workshops, activities and support groups during the week. It is a community of survivors and caregivers developing social skills in an environment where they will not be judged. It is a safe place to learn, share and play. We have seen relationships be developed, even marriages we had our first Wedding in 2010 at camp on the doc, it was awesome. Friendships have been forged that will last a life time. People have learned social skills, and have built up Brain Injury Camp is one of our signature events that we pull off each year will be our 9 th annual camp. But it is more than a camp it is a community. In 2007 we had a 4 day camp brain injury specific and was a huge success. It has become a week long selfdevelopment camp since 2008 with over 30 workshops, activities and support groups during the week..offer each other is the resources they share with each other. They know all the doctors, and therapists. They July 18-24, 2016 know the resources that they will need. They learn success. BRAIN INJURY CAMP The nation s premier self-development camp for those living with a brain injury and their families. Not only have they been changing lives since 2007 but build the skills for life. CAMP Support our partner s success and the great work they are doing in our community. With our local youth in 9 schools.

3 SPRING/SUMMER 2016 Issue 72 4 Social media is the way people Connect and stay informed. We Have become a society of we want It now. Social media gives you that. TBINetwork partners gives you that 24 hours a day. With Over 100 administrators and 500 Contributors you see a big mix of a lot Of different content, this is why We are number one, combined with The fact that we are all survivors And family members doing this. No organization out engages us, it is truly amazing how many millions we reach. Our mission statement is Connecting the world one survivor at a time No one connects more people than TBINetwork LIVE SUPPORT EVERY NIGHT Walk with Thought It is all about people with disabilities motivating and inspiring their communities coming together for the benefit of the community. All the money raised will be used to support our 9 th annual week long summer camp, and our new day camp. Support Available Everywhere If you are a survivor or family member of a TBINetwork Group and we almost partner with everyone, we have available free to you online support group software, we will help you set it up and get going. We as well will assist as much as we can supporting you starting brain injury support groups, our manual is available free on Facebook under notes tab 7 NIGHTS A WEEK LIVE ON LINE SUPPORT 7 NIGHTS A WEEK Over 1700 on-demand episodes Live Interactive shows 7 Nights a week Live Chat Room 7 Nights a week 7PM PACIFE ONLINE OR YOUR PHONE

4 AUGUST 14, 2016 WITH THOUGHT BRAIN INJURY & DISABILITY INCLUSION TBI NETWORK TBI NETWORK

5 MARCH :30:PM ST.LUKES REHAB DISABILITY GAME NIGHT & POTLUCK If you have a game bring it and teach others how to play

6 LETS GO CAMPING ARE YOU READY GROUP LAKE FLOAT ADVENTURE JULY BRAIN INJURY CAMPING EXPERIENCE DOZENS OF WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES WE GOT A GREAT WEEK PLANNED

7 BLOOMSDAY WORKOUTS GET IN BETTER SHAPE ENJOY A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE DO IT WITH FRIENDS AND MAKE SOME NEW FRIENDS STARTING SOON BLOOMSDAY WORKOUTS GET READY AND IN SHAPE FOR BLOOMSDAY It is important to stay healthy, and this is a good way to practice positive life style and at the same time hanging out with friends and meeting new friends too. This will start off slow like a mile a week and work up to the 12 kilometers (7.46 miles) and being physically and mentally ready to walk the course. This will be the 40 th running of Bloomsday in Spokane. Be part of one of Spokane s biggest events. Our group participation in Bloomsday will be walking the course. And our practices and workouts will be walking as well. Join in the excitement, do something good for your body and health. Don t be a couch potato!! BE PART OF ONE OF SPOKANES BIGGEST EVENTS GET OFF THE SOFA AND BE ACTIVE BLOOMSDAY WORKOUTS For more information Shonti (509)

8 not by mistake it was by design of its members. Beli eving that there is a le ader in ev ery chair those le aders that are survivors have stepped up and made this possible. SPRING/SUMMER 2016 Issue 72 3 TBINetwork You are not alone, you just haven t found people who truly understand, but now you know, get involved FACEBOOK.COM/TBINETWORK No body reaches more people No Body! DISABILITY GAMING NIGHT Not only is TBINetwork the most used resource on social media. In the Northwest it is used by more people than all others combined. It has more engagement than all others combined west of the Mississippi. Nobody even comes close. If you are feeling alone you don t have to be find us now.. Developing leadership has been a key GAMING & Snack potluck night. Join in for an ice-breaker, snacks, games and social time. March 23 rd at 6PM St-Luke s Rehab. Don t sit at home, join friends for a night of fun!!! possible the last few years, not paying THE LEADER IN SUPPORT attention to what others think we should do and doing what we the survivors think we should do. Spokane Health and Fitness Groups During the year we do many active things that get our members going, Walks, workout camps, marathons, Special Olympics and much, much more. Keeping our nose to the grind stone we have moved forward with our partnerships and creating the largest network of support in the history of the world. 63 of our members are involve in state of federal groups, counsels and workgroups all over the nation. We offer Ice Cream Social February 10 Join us for your favorite ice cream, great company and being around a bunch of people who just get it. We will have a couple rounds of bingo, a fun interactive ice breaker to get people excited. Feel free to bring other games or things you would like share, more of an social interaction than a group topic discussion. FACEBOOK.COM/TBINETWORK We are the 99% TBINetwork reaches over 15 million people each year This is a great group for peer support and to be active in your community. The group picks it co-leaders each year. They always have something going on. Get involved in as much as you want or as little. We meet for breakfast so bring about 10 for your breakfast and join one of the most active groups in Washington. This group was formally named Spokane Valley Support Group. Meetings are the second Saturday of each month at 10:30AM at Frankie Doodles next door to dicks burgers. STAY CONNECTED JOIN OUR LIST

9 ~ March 2016 SUPPORT THINGS~ February Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :30p TBI Network Support Group or Moving on your phone on: Created with WinCalendar Calendar Creator Notes: or Personal on your phone futures planning or for on your those phone living with brain or injury on your phone sign up Spokane Falls College TBI/disability Leadership Community activity & opportunity planning/action group - Shonti Denny s 2022 N Argonne Breakfast Club Brain Injury & Disability support and action group - Nick Frankie Doodles Café BIAWA Group BIAWA Group -John St Luke s Rehab TBI Network Survivor lead peer support group - Craig St Luke s Rehab BIAWA Caregivers Caregiver Support Group -Angie St Luke s Online Support Groups every night 7PM on your phone or online different host every night Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Expressive Speaking are offered though Community colleges of Spokane to enroll call SPRING QUARTER BEGINS - APRIL 4 SIGN UP NOW More Templates: 2013 Calendar, 2014 Calendar

10 February 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :30p TBI Network Support Group 6:30 BIAWA Caregivers Moving on: Personal futures planning for those living with brain injury sign up Spokane Falls College TBI/disability Leadership Community activity & opportunity planning/action group - Shonti Dennys 2022 N Argonne 29 Breakfast Club Brain Injury & Disability support and action group - Nick Frankie Doodles Café BIAWA Group BIAWA Group -John St Lukes Rehab 7PM Online Support TBI Network Survivor lead peer support group - Craig St Lukes Rehab BIAWA Caregivers Caregiver Support Group -Angie St Lukes Online Support Groups everynight 7PM on your phone or online different host eveynight Introduction to Enrepreneurship and Expressive Speaking are offered though Community colleges of Spokane to enroll call