South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society Success Stories

South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society (SOSBIS) received funding to offer individualized support services to clients in order to achieve paid employment, and to upgrade computer services.

Supports include communicating with employers, helping the client worker to understand the scope of the work, and skill building for timely attendance at work. SOSBIS has assisted 19 clients with support since this funding became available.

One of the supported clients now plans on going into business for himself. He is working toward purchasing his own equipment, including a trailer to transport equipment, in order to start his own yard maintenance business and become self sufficient.

SOSBIS had previously owned and operated a 23 suite apartment building and two residential group homes for the disabled. But, on January 1, 2016, Abbott Towers (97 suites) and Columbus Park (42 suites) also transferred ownership to SOSBIS at no cost, increasing workloads.

The new support afforded by funding Government generously provided to the Brain Injury Alliance is making a huge impact on lives; helping us to restore hope, build confidence, and provide purpose.