Testimonials
“ARBI is a critical asset to the organizations in Southern Alberta committed to improving the quality of life for those affected by neurological injury or disease. The care and commitment that ARBI demonstrates for those with severe brain injuries is an outstanding model for us all.”
Samuel Weiss, PhD Director Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Calgary
“ARBI is a unique community rehabilitation resource in southern Alberta. Through a very supportive and nurturing environment, ARBI succeeds in enhancing the daily lives of many individuals with brain injury and stroke. ARBI’s commitment to their client’s well-being is truly exceptional and their positive attitude is contagious.”
Dr. Sean Dukelow, Neuro-scientist University of Calgary, member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and the Calgary Stroke Program
“ARBI does a wonderful job of making rehabilitation come to life. ARBI staff are strongly committed to persons with brain injury and lovingly blend compassion, hope, up to date therapy methods and warmth of heart into all that they do for families and individuals with brain injury. Their volunteers bring the community into the client’s rehabilitation program and show them that others really do care! Our Calgary brain injury community is richer for all that ARBI represents.”
Patty Higgins, Clinical Consultant
Brain Injury Services, Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency
“ARBI...The first thing that comes to mind when I am telling anyone about this program is how amazing it is. When you walk through the doors of the ARBI building, you feel hope and empowerment. Hope and empowerment for everyone and their families needing therapy and support on their journey.”
Holly Abel, Recreation Therapist, Community Accessible Rehabilitation
Alberta Health Services, Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre
“The multidisciplinary staff of ARBI is committed to integrating the most current brain research with informed clinical practice in a setting that is respectful, caring, and fully dedicated to the well-being of all their clients and families.”
Donald H. Saklofske, PhD
Professor and Associate Dean Research
Faculty of Education, University of Calgary
“ARBI provides an atmosphere that is caring and client-oriented. The staff and volunteers have a level of optimism, enthusiasm and passion that is not often found elsewhere.”
Arlin Pachet, Ph.D., C.Psych
“As an inpatient rehabilitation unit working with stroke survivors, we have found ARBI to be an important aspect of discharge planning for some clients. The availability of inpatient neuro-rehabilitation services is time-limited yet some of our clients require ongoing rehab for years following their strokes. ARBI is a good rehabilitation resource for some clients who have exhausted publicly-funded options and I consistently hear from clients and their family members about the incredible work they do. ARBI does not just provide the functional rehab components, but also provide support to clients and their families and allow them to retain hope for further recovery.”
Bonnie Wolski, Registered Social Worker on the Neuro-rehabilitation and Recovery Unit, Carewest Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre
“Our 28-year-old son Denton is in a long-term care facility here in Cold Lake. He suffered a severe brain injury almost three years ago.
Being in long-term care, he is not entitled to anymore than a few minutes a week of physio. He was receiving no rehabilitation until the ARBI Outreach team came to Cold Lake and assessed him. They put together a rehab plan and our local hospital decided to make an exception for Denton. He now goes for an hour per week in the rehab room for occupational therapy. This has been of great benefit to Denton. He looks forward to these sessions and works very hard.
Our family greatly appreciates ARBI and the Outreach program.”
Bonnie Snaith, parent
