A new website aimed at providing support for people with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and their families has been launched today.
The www.acquiredbraininjury.com website features video diaries from ABI survivors, interactive maps of the brain and practical information for people living with brain injuries.
The site was developed in collaboration with ABI survivors and also provides exercises, memory tools and brain resources to support people in their recovery.
Speaking at today’s launch Minister of State with responsibility for Disability Kathleen Lynch said the website will be of “immense value”.
“People with Acquired Brain Injury and their families can experience a huge and sudden change in their lives, and access to supportive, helpful and practical information is of great benefit to them,” she added.
Marie Kelly from Rehab said there is an “urgent need” for centralised and accessible information for families, friends and people with ABI.
“This new portal provides a range of relevant information and resources that are easy to access. People have shared their experiences and worked hard to ensure that their stories can give comfort, hope and inspiration to people who have experienced a brain injury and their families."
The site was developed by people who use Rehab's Quest Brain Injury Service in Galway and made possible through a donation from healthcare provider Covidien.