HENDERSON R.N., B.A, PSYCH., M.ED.
RECEIVED HER NURSES training at the Mack School of Nursing. She attended Brock University for her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and her Masters of Education.
Experience in a wide variety of clinical and nursing settings gives Dianne a rich knowledge base that allows her an understanding of the severity of the injuries that our clients face. Her role as the Executive Director of the Brain Injury Association of Niagara for six years gives her the advocacy skills that are required as a Medical Consultant to Gluckstein & Associates LLP.
The additional services that Dianne provides to the clients of Gluckstein & Associates LLP are unique to this firm. Beyond the legal expertise in our office, Dianne offers medical insight that assists the lawyers to understand the degree of disability and impairment. Her knowledge is particularly supportive in "catastrophic determination".
Among her various commitments, Dianne is a consultant to Headway Homes, a non-profit organization that provides residence and services for severely brain-injured individuals. She is a committee member with the Brain Injury Awareness Month (BIAM). Dianne is also an instructor for the "Brain Injury Training Program" offered to Registered Nursing Staff and Community Support Workers across Ontario. Dianne co-ordinates conferences, some of which include "Seize The Day"(Timmins) and "From Hospital to Home" (Sudbury) and is continuously asked to share her knowledge and expertise at various conferences and clinics. Further community involvement includes fundraising events for the Lyndhurst Centre, a rehabilitation hospital for spinal cord injured individuals and the Dr. John Connolly presentation that benefited OBIA. The author of many publications, Dianne also co−authored the chapter, "Litigating a Brain Injury Case" in the "Personal Injury Practice Manual".
With many achievements throughout her career, Dianne has been honoured with the Professional of the Year Award from the Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) for her outstanding contributions to improving the lives of those living with the effects of acquired brain injury. The Ontario Government, Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration also recognized Dianne for her volunteer service by presenting her with The Ontario Volunteer Service Award.