Neil Cameron

Neil has been active in the ABI ‘scene’ since 1981 when he acquired his brain injury. From 2008-2011 he was president of BIM then he was the treasurer from 2012-2014. He remains a vital member of BIM. Just recently, in 20122 he founded ‘United Brains’ which is a network of ABI advocacy and support groups statewide, a much-needed organization which will benefit from a large injection of funds from the National Disability Insurance Agency.

Session

Spreading the word & Hitchhiker’s guide

Time: 3:30am - 5:00am

Location: Park B

Members from Reinforce and New Wave talk about the different ways they spread the word on issues facing people with intellectual disabilities and what they do to let people know about, and get, their rights. Peta Ferguson, President of Brain Injury Matters (BIM), describes the production of two kits, The Hitch-hiker’s Guide through the Brain maze and the associated speakers kit, showing how they work and their importance. Then a brief explanation of what causes ABI, the short and long term effects and the negative community attitudes to this sometimes hidden disability followed by three BIM members sharing their personal journeys:

Neil Cameron

Session

Spreading the word & Hitchhiker’s guide

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