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Helpful links to our favorite websites
We have a few favourite sites that we can recommenr with reliable, helpful information
New Zealand based Sites
Brain Injury New Zealand
Brain Injury New Zealand offers support and resources to those who are affected by brain injury. Brain Injury Waikato is one of 14 regional offices. For the contact details of offices outside Waikato visit this website to connect with other areas and find more resources.
The Neurological Foundation
The Neurological Foundation is a New Zealand charity that funds vital research and ongoing education into neurological conditions, which includes diseases and disorders of the brain and central nervous system.
Independent Living Charitable trust
Independent Living is a not-for-profit organisation committed to making daily living easier for people with impairments, as well as their whaanau, and support networks.
Wayfinders
Acc Navigation Services
ĀKI Innovation
ĀKI offers a range of Kaupapa Maaori services aiming to build and grow whaanau capacity. They offer rehabilitation services, navigation services and Rongoa
Cerebral Palsy Group
Cerebral Palsy Group is an online resource for anyone who has been affected by cerebral palsy, brain injuries, or birth injuries. Their team help provide FREE support and useful resources to individuals and families who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and other disabilities
ACC Advocacy
accadvocacy.org.nz
Provide a free independent nationwide service for anyone unhappy with an ACC decision or the length of time they've been waiting for a decision to be made. They also can provide support and advocacy for ACC hearings and reviews.
ACC Support and Advocacy Service
Free initial consultation, fees will be discussed after this consultation.
Get catered support and advocacy services for your ACC claim, issue or review. They offer a wide range of services including representation at review and assisting with any other issue.
Overseas Sites
Brainline
The US website Brainline.org is a multimedia project offering authoritative information and support to anyone whose life has been affected by brain injury or PTSD: people with brain injuries, their family and friends, and the professionals who work with them.
Headway: the Brain Injury Association UK
Headway's downloadable range of e-booklets and factsheets cover many of the symptoms and practical issues associated with a brain injury
Traumatic Brain Injury.com
TraumaticBrainInjury.com is a US disability community service project providing on request, and at no cost, resources, support and advocacy to empower people with disabilities, their families and allies to lead self-determined lives.
Concussion Legacy Foundation
Wonderful resource for both concussion and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
Kylee and Co Accessible works for everyone - it just makes sense! A co-op for all things accessible! Founded by Kylee Black with a small group of her peers, Kylee & Co is by the disability community, for everyone.
