Community Events

Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington

Paquette Travers & Deutschmann is proud to be a major sponsor of the Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington.

Kitchener-Waterloo Wheelchair Relay Challenge

Paquette Travers & Deutschmann annually supports the Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario through our annual sponsorship of the Kitchener-Waterloo Wheelchair Relay Challenge. as well as other Canadian Paraplegic Association activities in Waterloo Region including Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge.

Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists

Paquette Travers & Deutschmann will be an exhibitor at the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists Conference 2012, under the theme "Building Together - Reaching New Heights". The conference will feature educational workshops which focus on innovative projects and programs, evidence-based practice and/or research, clinical assessments and interventions, wheelchair and equipment prescription and current issues and policies related to the profession.

The conference will be held on September 21st and 22nd, 2012 at The International Centre Mississauga ON. Click HERE for more information.

Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington Hawaiian Mix & Mingle

Paquette Travers & Deutschmann is a proud sponsor of the Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington's Hawaiian Mix & Mingle. This great opportunity for Networking will be held on September 27, 2012 from 6:30pm to 8:30 pm at the Westmount Golf and Country Club, 50 Inverness Drive, Kitchener ON.

Shuck your boring clothes and grab your Hawaiian Shirts and Grass Skirts! It is not too late to order your tickets for this fun Networking Event. Tickets may also be purchased at the door at $99.00 or 2/$175.00. Click HERE for more information.

Hamilton Health Sciences-Focus on Trauma

Paquette Travers & Deutschmann is a proud sponsor of the Hamilton Health Sciences 9th annual Focus on Trauma, on September 27, 2012 at the Winona Estates Banquet Centre.

Save $10.00 off of registration if you register by September 4th. Click HERE for more information.

New e-bike for Paula!

Paquette Travers & Deutschmann is proud to have helped with the fundraising efforts to purchase a new electric bike for Paula after hers was stolen.

Paula is very happy to have received this e-bike:

The Excel "Discharge and Beyond 2012"

Paquette Travers & Deutschmann was a proud participant in the 12th Annual Spinal Cord & Neurotrauma Conference - Learning to Overcome the Obstacles, Challenges and Journey while under the Microscope of Statutory Accident Benefit.

The conference was held on Friday September 14th, 2012 at the Burlington Convention Centre.

Kitchener-Waterloo Wheelchair Relay Challenge

Paquette Travers & Deutschmann was a proud sponsor of the Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario's Kitchener-Waterloo Wheelchair Relay Challenge 2012. This took place on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Waterloo Town Square - 75 King St. in Waterloo to help raise funds for people with spinal cord injuries.

This event is ideal as a corporate team building experience, a group outing or just an opportunity to get outside and have fun and support your community. All you needed was a team of 5, lots of spirit, energy and enthusiasm.

Making The Links Golf Classic

Paquette Travers & Deutschmann was a proud sponsor of the Making the Links Golf Classic which was held on June 19, 2012 in support of Hamilton Health Sciences, together with the Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario and the Ontario Brain Injury Association. The tournament brought together the medical, legal and insurance communities of Hamilton Health Sciences to raise money and awareness for both the hospital's Acquired Brain Injury Program and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation.

The ABI Journey: Pediatrics to Seniors

Paquette Travers & Deutschmann was a proud sponsor of the 19^th Annual Conference on Neurobehavioural Rehabilitation in Acquired Brain Injury, which was held on May 10–11, 2012 at the Hamilton Convention Centre, Hamilton, Ontario.

This conference was targeted towards ABI Rehabilitation Professionals, Psychologists, Physicians, Program Planners, Insurance and Legal Representatives and Advocates. with an aim to explore and review the latest ABI research and current directions in diagnosis and treatment of pediatrics, adults and seniors and to examine innovations and approaches to assessment and treatment in brain injury across the lifespan. It also hoped to provide an opportunity to network, share experiences and cultivate partnerships.

BIAWW's 5^th Annual Golf Tournament

Deutschmann Law was a proud sponsor of the 5th Annual Mid-Winter Golf Classic hosted by The Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington which was held on March 22, 23 & 24, 2012 at Golf Without Limits Indoor Golf Club & Academy.

ThinkFirst Concussion Symposium

Rob Deutschmann hosted the ThinkFirst Concussion Symposium on Friday March 23, 2012 at THEMUSEUM, Streetscape Room, 10 King Street West, Kitchener, ON, N2G 1A3. Speakers included Dr. Charles Tator, Dr. Jodi Rosner, Dr. Eric Roy, and Dr. Pat Bishop. Cocktails and a Private Tour of the Exhibition follwed the Symposium.

Peer Connections Session - Thursday November 3^rd, 2011

Paquette Travers & Deutschmann was a proud sponsor of this event, brought to you by the Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario. "Peer Connections Session" is an interactive information session about physical activity for adults with a spinal cord injury. It is a forum for sharing information and experiences with family members, friends and support persons. This event will be held at A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA, 333 Carwood Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario N2E 4B3. For more information, please click here.

Lecture on the Brain by Expert Neuroanatomist

On October 18^th, 2011, Paquette Travers & Deutschmann was the proud sponsor of a lecture by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, a published neuroanatomist.

Dr. Taylor spoke at Communitech Hub in Kitchener on the topic "How to Get Your Brain To Do What You Want It To Do", and talked about how she overcame a debilitating brain injury caused by a stroke which she suffered at the age of 37. During her eight-year journey, she had to relearn even the most basic skills of speech and mobility. Her inspiring lecture focused on various aspects of the brain and central nervous system and provided insight to care-givers and loved ones into the struggles of those suffering from a brain injury.This session was open to the public. Click here to read about Dr. Taylor's lecture.

16th Anniversary of Wheelchair Relay Challenge - September 24, 2011

Deutschmann Law was proud to support the Waterloo Wheelchair Relay Challenge sponsored by the Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario. The event was an opportunity for disabled and able-bodied members of our community to join together for a day of fun, understanding and cooperation.

Project "Live and Play"

Rob Deutschmann is a former board member of the local community group which spearheaded the drive to build a new multi-use recreational facility in Ayr, Ontario. Funding for the main facility has been secured and Rob chaired a fundraising campaign to raise $1.5 million for equipment and expansion of the centre. The funds raised will be used to develop soccer fields, a splash pad, playground equipment and a second ice rink for the centre. To learn more about this important project, please visit www.liveandplay.ca.

The Canadian Testicular Cancer Association

Paquette Travers & Deutschmann is proud to support The Canadian Testicular Cancer Association's 5th Annual Golf Tournament. The Canadian Testicular Cancer Association is dedicated to public education and raising awareness about testicular cancer across Canada.

Niagara Amputee Association

Deutschmann & Associates is proud to support the Niagara Amputee Association and assist them in their efforts to provide assistance to amputees.

2011 Provincial Acquired Brain Injury Conference

Paquette Travers & Deutschmann is a proud sponsor to the 2011 Provincial Acquired Brain Injury Conference sponsored by The Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) in collaboration with the Community Support Network (CSN).

Ontario Association for Amputee Amputee Care Conference "Synergy of Care"

Paquette Travers & Deutschmann is a proud sponsor to Ontario Association for Amputee Amputee Care Conference "Synergy of Care" sponsored by the Hamilton Health Sciences Amputee Rehabilitation Program.

Hamilton Health Science Centre's 2011 Annual Conference

Paquette Travers & Deutschmann is a proud sponsor to the Hamilton Health Science Centre's Annual Conference on "Mild Traumatic Brain Injury - Current Directions in Diagnosis and Treatment".

The First Annual "Making the Links Golf Classic"

Paquette Travers & Deutschmann is proud to support the first annual "Making the Links Golf Classic" sponsored by the Henderson Structured Settlements together with the Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario and the Ontario Brain Injury Association.

Rob Deutschmann had the opportunity to golf with Walter Gretzky (Wayne Gretzky's father) who is also a also a big supporter of the Hamilton Hospital.

Paquette Travers & Deutschmann Sponsors the Ayr Rocket Girls Hockey Team

View photo of Rob Deutschmann showing the Rocket Girls jersey together with Tim Brent and Mike Komisarek.

4th Annual Kitchener Waterloo Wheelchair Relay Challenge

On September 25th, 2010 the Canadian Paraplegic Association of Ontario hosted its 4th annual Kitchener Waterloo Wheelchair Relay Challenge. CPA Ontario has been delivering services and programs to people with spinal cord injuries in Southwestern Ontario for over 25 years! Paquette Travers & Deutschmann sponsored this event to help raise awareness of CPA Ontario, its services and the challenges faced by the people in our community living with spinal cord injury. The event took place in the parking lot of the Fairview Park Mall in Kitchener.

101st North Dumfries School Fair

Paquette Travers & Deutschmann is a proud sponsor to the 101st North Dumfries School Fair held last September 19-21. Ayr Public School, Cedar Creek Public School and St, Brigid Catholic School participated in this year's event.

4th Annual BIAWW Charity Golf Tournament

On September 18th, Paquette Travers and Deutschmann sponsored the 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament organized by the Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington.

7th Annual Focus on Neurotrauma

Deutschmann Law was a proud sponsor to the conference on Neurotrauma held last September 16, 2010 at Winona (near Hamilton). Neurotrauma refers to serious injury involving the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). Click on the image to the left to view the agenda and signup information for this conference.

Deutschmann Law Sponsors "Freedom Wings"

Deutschmann Law sponsors "Freedom Wings", an afternoon barbeque and information session on high-altitude gliding in ultra-light sailplanes organized by the Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario (CPA Ontario) and The York Soaring Association. CPA Ontario and Deutschmann Law have always been strong advocates for persons with disabilities. View the Freedom Wings Poster and Freedom Wings Invite.

Deutschmann Law Supports Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery

Deutschmann Law donates to the K-W Art Gallery to provide financial support for the gallery's efforts to deliver a full range of cultural services to our community through the visual arts.

Dianne deJong now a Board Member of BIAWW

Dianne deJong of Paquette Travers & Deutschmann is now a Board Member of the Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington.

Rob Deutschmann interviewed on The Dave Rutherford Show

Rob Deutschmann was interviewed by Dave Rutherford on June 10, 2010 regarding a Personal Injury lawsuit involving a Designated Driver and his passenger who suffered a catastrophic brain injury.

17th Annual Conference on Neurobehavioural Rehabilitation

Paquette Travers & Deutschmann was a Gold Sponsor to the 17th Annual Conference on Neurobehavioural Rehabilitation in Acquired Brain Injury. The event took place on May 6th and 7th, 2010 at the Hamilton Convention Centre, and featured national and international experts in brain injury rehabilitation.

SABS Keynote

On April 29, Rob Deutschmann was keynote speaker for the event "Working Within the New SABS: Developing Strategies for Effective Practices" sponsored by Rehab First Inc. and Bayshore Home Health. Here is an overview of Rob's presentation Statutory Accident Benefits

Rob Receives Melvin Jones Fellow Award

Rob Deutschmann was honoured to receive the Melvin Jones Fellow award in Ayr on April 15, 2010. The award was presented by Bob Kloske (left) and Bob Cooper (right) from the Ayr and North Dumfries Lions Club on behalf of the Lions International Foundation. Rob received the award in recognition of his volunteer work in the community.

Deutschmann Supports Indoor Golf Classic

Deutschmann is a proud sponsor of the 3rd Annual Indoor Golf Classic organized by the Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington (BIAWW). BIAWW plays a key role in supporting those suffering from brain injuries and their families by providing organized social activities and helpful resources.

Deutschmann Law Supports Scouts Canada

Deutschmann Law is pleased to support Scouts Canada and encourages others to contribute to this worthy organization.

Lidz on Kidz

Lidz on Kidzthanks Paquette Travers & Deutschmann for its commitment in supporting its initiative to helping provide bicycle helmets to children who are otherwise unable to obtain one.

Learn more about the Lidz on Kidz program.

The Lukobe Project

The Lukobe Project thanks Paquette Travers & Deutschmann for its commitment in supporting the organization's drive to improving the lives of an entire community in northwestern Tanzania.

Learn more about the Lukobe Project.

Deutschmann Supports North Dumfries Pre-school Cooperative

Deutschmann was proud to support "Breakfast with Santa", a fundraising activity by North Dumfries Pre-school Cooperative. The activity raised more than $6,000 which will be used to provide equipment and support materials for the pre-school students.

Acquired Brain Injury Provincial Conference 2009

Paquette Travers & Deutschmann was proud to be a Corporate Sponsor for the 2009 Provincial Acquired Brain Injury Conference which was held on October 28 – 30, 2009 in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Scotiabank Marathon 2009

On September 27, 2009, Rob Deutschmann competed in the Scotiabank Marathon to help raise money for various charities.

This was Rob's third full marathon and he completed it with a time of 4 hours, 3 minutes.

Race Me...Pull Up A Chair

Paquette Travers & Deutschmann was proud to sponsor the Brantford Wheelchair Relay Challenge which was held at Lions Park Arena, 20 Edge Street, Brantford, on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009.

3rd Annual Waterloo Wellington Wheelchair Relay Challenge

Our very own Doug O'Toole got a taste of stardom when CTV news arrived to do a story on the 3rd Annual Waterloo Wellington Wheelchair Relay Challenge. Many of the lawyers and staff from Paquette Travers & Deutschmann participated in this event held by the Canadian Paraplegic Association of Ontario.

Click on the play button to the left to learn more about the Waterloo Wellington Wheelchair Relay Challenge. The Wheelchair Relay Challenge was held at Kitchener's Country Hills Community Centre to help raise funds for programs and services to support individuals with a spinal cord injury and other physical disabilities.

Waterloo-Wellington's 1st Hawaiian Oyster Odyssey

On September 24, 2009, Paquette Travers and Deutschmann co-sponsored Waterloo-Wellington's 1st Hawaiian Oyster Odyssey, held at the Westmont Golf & Country Club. The event supports the Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington and the Brain Injury Association of Canada.

Rob Deutschmann Presents at Hamilton's Brain Injury Services Luncheon

Rob delivered an informative presentation on the Financial Services Commission of Ontario's (FSCO) Five Year Review covering implications and strategies for patients, clients and treatment providers. This Lunch and Learn session was held on July 15, 2009.

2009 Conferences on Acquired Brain Injury

Paquette Travers and Deutschmann is a Silver Sponsor for the 16th Annual Conference on Neurobehavioural Rehabilitation in Acquired Brain Injury, to be held at Hamilton Convention Centre Hamilton, Ontario on May 7 and 8, 2009.

Mid-Winter Charity Golf

Paquette Travers and Deutschmann sponsored the Golf & Dinner Buffet that was held on March 25, 26 and 27. The Golf Tournament was held at St. Andrews Indoor Golf Course and the sumptuous Dinner Buffet was at Martin's in Luther Village on March 27.

Shoot For a Cure Hockey

Shoot For A Cure Hockey, established in 2000, is a hockey-focused campaign of the American and Canadian Spinal Research Organizations. The Shoot For A Cure campaign seeks to raise funds for spinal cord research, to raise awareness of spinal cord injuries in hockey and to promote prevention of hockey-related spinal cord injuries through the Play it Cool™ prevention program.

The series of games were held on March 4 at the Westwood Arena in Mississauga. The event raised over $31,000.00.

Deutschmann Supports BIAWW and Lidz on Kidz

Deutschmann is proud to support the Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington.

This non-profit organization plays a key role in supporting those suffering from brain injuries and their families by providing organized social activities and helpful resources.

Deutschmann also supports BIAWW's important Lidz on Kidz program which seeks to prevent brain injuries by supplying bicycle helmets to families in need.

Kitchener Waterloo Wheelchair Relay

On September 20, 2008, Paquette Travers & Deutschmann was proud to sponsor the Canadian Paraplegic Association's Kitchener Waterloo Wheelchair Relay Challenge. This event, held at the Country Hills Community Centre, helped raise funds for programs and services to support individuals with a spinal cord injury.

Our very own Doug O'Toole and Dianne deJong pushed themselves to the limit in the wheelchair races and participated in all the fun-filled events.

Brain Injury Symposium : When an Individual's Capacity is in Doubt?

Paquette Travers and Deutschmann were proud to sponsor this one-day symposium entitled "Issues in Capacity: When an Individual's Capacity is in Doubt?" This symposium was designed for lawyers, health care providers, insurance professionals, family members and caregivers to help in their assessment of the capacity of someone suffering from an acquired brain injury. The symposium was held on May 30, 2008 at The Holiday Inn and Conference Centre, Kitchener. All proceeds went to the Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington.

Our own Doug O'Toole presented a paper at the conference which interested readers can find here: Capacity to Manage Finances and Strategies when Capacity is Impaired.

Mid-Winter Charity Golf Scramble

Paquette Travers and Deutschmann co-presented a Golf & Banquet Dinner on March 26, 27 and 28, 2008. Participants played 18 holes at Pebble Beach in the comfort of a high-tech indoor course. All proceeds were for the benefit of the Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington.

Spinal Cord Injury Conference

On October 25th & 26th, 2007, Paquette Travers & Deutschmann participated in the 15th annual Interurban Spinal Cord Injury Conference (ISCIC), held in Hamilton, Ontario. This conference brings together personnel from Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Centres, spinal injury researchers, physiotherapists and other medical and legal professional to share their expertise and practical experiences.

Acquired Brain Injury Provincial Conference

On October 25th and 26th, 2007, the Brain Injury Association of Waterloo Wellington, in conjunction with the Ontario Brain Injury Association and the Community Support Network hosted the 2007 Provincial Acquired Brain Injury Conference.

Formerly known as the Inter-Urban Conference, this was the first conference organized by the CSN for people living with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). The CSN is a network of 14 brain injury associations throughout Ontario working collaboratively on projects to improve the quality of life for those living with the effects of ABI. Paquette Travers & Deutschmann were corporate sponsors of this important conference.

Robert Deutschmann gave a presentation entitled "Lawyer, Case Manager, Candlestick Maker" that addressed the many "hats" that a lawyer can wear while assisting brain injured victims.

Rob's presentation points out that a large number of mild brain injury cases arising from accidents, such as car accidents or trip and falls, go undetected. Symptoms such as personality changes and mild cognitive problems are not always connected with the prior accident or with brain injury. The accident may not be viewed as severe or it may be perceived that the mechanics of the accident could not have caused anything more than a whiplash type injury. The lawyer will obtain all medical documentation and consult with medical professionals to assist in early diagnosis.

In many cases, the treating health practitioner or occupational therapist may be focusing on other aspects of treatment and not consider that the injured person has suffered a mild brain injury.

You can review Rob's presentation here: Lawyer, Case Manager, Candlestick Maker

Toronto Marathon

On October 14, 2007, Rob Deutschmann competed in the Toronto Marathon to help raise funds for breast cancer and prostate cancer research.
 
Rob knocked almost 8 minutes off his time from the Scotiabank Marathon, run just two weeks prior, by finishing in 3 hours 55 minutes.
 
 

ScotiaBank Marathon

On September 30, 2007, Rob Deutschmann competed in the Scotiabank Marathon to help raise money for various charities.

ING Ottawa 1/2 Marathon

On June 2, 2007, Rob Deutschmann competed in the ING 1/2 Marathon in Ottawa to help support various Ontario charities.

This was Rob's first 1/2 Marathon (which is 21.1 kilometres). Rob completed the marathon in 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Those keen on beating Rob's time can learn about next year's race at www.ncm.ca.

Brantford Wheelchair Relay

On February 17, 2007, Paquette Travers & Deutschmann sponsored the Canadian Paraplegic Association's Wheelchair Relay No Limits Challenge.

Rob Deutschmann, Doug O'Toole and Dianne DeJong were on hand to help organize this exciting event which helps support the Canadian Paraplegic Association (CPA) in its mission of helping persons with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities.

The Ontario branch of the Canadian Paraplegic Association provides consistent holistic, individualized and quality assured services in the areas of: For more information regarding CPA Ontario's services, please visit their website at www.cpaont.org.