Joelle Mourre Contributor: Don Lewis For adults rebuilding daily routines during brain injury recovery, stress can spike fast and feel out of proportion to the moment. The challenge is that cognitive challenges post brain injury, such as slower processing, sensory overload, and fatigue, make ordinary demands harder to track, so stress builds before it’s recognized. Stress triggers … Read more
Contributor: Don Lewis Entrepreneurs with disabilities in the Fraser Valley, including brain injury survivors and the family members supporting them, often carry real business ownership aspirations alongside daily limits other founders don’t have to plan for. The core tension is simple and heavy: a strong idea can collide with fatigue, memory gaps, unpredictable symptoms, and … Read more
Contributor: Don Lewis For hiring managers trying to fill roles and families supporting a loved one after a brain injury, work can feel like a closed door that never fully explains itself. Employment barriers often hide in plain sight, applications that punish slower processing, interviews that reward speed over skill, and assumptions about reliability, leaving … Read more
The Coss Family One Phone Call That Changed Everything In 2006, my wife Suzie and I were living peacefully in our hometown of Quebec City. Surrounded by family and friends, enjoying fulfilling careers, and looking forward to retirement in just a few months. It felt like life was unfolding just as we’d hoped. Then came … Read more
Contributor: Don Lewis Introduction Finding meaningful employment can be a challenging journey for anyone—but for people with disabilities, it often requires navigating additional layers of complexity. From identifying supportive employers to ensuring workplace accommodations, the process demands both preparation and strategy. This guide explores practical steps, rights awareness, and career-building tips that empower people with … Read more
By Don Lewis abilitylabs.com Initiating a venture when navigating the responsibilities of parenthood and the nuances of a disability presents an intricate landscape. Yet it’s precisely these intricacies that can help you carve out an entrepreneurial niche characterized by your own resilience, innovation, and uniqueness. This article from Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association offers some time-tested … Read more