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Are you interested in practicing conversation skills in a supportive environment with others in the aphasia community? Consider joining the U-M Aphasia Community group! Participants get together with a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who... ow.ly/qqei30ozLaf

The goal of speech therapy is to help you increase your communicative abilities, in whatever way is best for you! This video, from @natlaphasiaassoc, describes a few different ways Speech-Language Pathologists, like the ones at UMAP, help clients get... ow.ly/HyVM30ozLad

April is National Poetry Month! Poetry can be a way for people with aphasia to express themselves and share their feelings about recovery in a new way. Here are some poems collected in @strokeconnectionmag that deal with the aphasia experience.... ow.ly/1SOy30ozLaa

#MotivationMonday "What I learned is that accepting reality doesn’t have to mean losing hope...I approach everything with a fresh appreciation, and I’m doing things that I never had the chance to do... bottomlineinc.com/health/str…

Congratulations to Maxwell and Linda Weng on winning Second Prize in the University of Michigan School of Public Health's Innovation in Action competition. The competition empowers students to innovate solutions to real-world... innovationinaction.umich.edu…

Emilia Clarke, aka #Khaleesi, aka #Motherofdragons, aka #Daenerys Storm Born, aka #BreakerofChains is part of the #Aphasia tribe. At 24 she suffered a... newyorker.com/culture/person…

We are loving this spotlight on caregivers and what they would share with other families whose loved ones have aphasia. #aphasia #carepartnersupport #communicationtakes2 National Aphasia Association facebook.com/aphasiahelp/pos…

Thanks to Michigan Medicine, and other #aphasia advocates who are promoting stroke awareness in response to the recent news of Luke Perry's unfortunate passing. Here's what Amy Coleman has to say about stroke... facebook.com/aphasiahelp/pos…

Today UMAP was treated to some lunchtime entertainment! Members of Sigma Alpha Iota-Alpha Chapter, a musical fraternity at U-M, shared their musical talents with us. They sang and played cello and ukulele. We were... facebook.com/aphasiahelp/pos…

Being a caregiver is hard work, and it can be hard to take a break when there is so much be done! Meditation is one way to help take a moment for yourself in a busy day and can help you fend off caregiver burnout. Read this meditation guide from... ow.ly/gk5j30ns7wK

Technology can be a helpful element in your recovery toolbox. Check out this list of @TactusTherapy apps that can augment your work with a Speech-Language Pathologist: ow.ly/Jr0x30ns7wJ ow.ly/Jr0x30ns7wJ

Job interviews are intimidating, there's no way around it. Here are some interview tips, specifically for people with aphasia, to help you prepare to ace any interview! ow.ly/OrqR30ns7wI ow.ly/OrqR30ns7wI

The first installment of the new #AphasiaThreads series from National Aphasia Association features one of our own families, Dave and Amy! This beautifully written piece is from a #carepartner (wink, wink Dave)... business.facebook.com/aphasi…

This 5 minute video by @TEDEducation offers a brief overview of aphasia. Take a few moments to watch, and you might gain some understanding of how aphasia occurs in the brain, and what it's like for people with aphasia. ow.ly/84zk30ns7wE ow.ly/84zk30ns7wE

At 21, a #stroke was the last thing on Kayla Ahroon's mind. After her hemorhaggic stroke, she dealt with anxiety as she tried to adjust to her new life. In the latest edition of @strokeconnectionmag, Kayla reflects on her journey and what it means to... ow.ly/6DNA30ns7wD

We love this new initiative from National Aphasia Association! Aphasia Threads: Unraveling the stories behind aphasia - a story project. The basic idea is that no one is alone in aphasia - whether that means... aphasia.org/stories/aphasia-…

Supporting UCLL this #GivingTuesday (aka #GivingBlueday) Means Supporting Language, Literacy and Life Participation - mailchi.mp/umich/givingtues2…

Here's a great story showcasing the impact #UMAP has on the lives of people with aphasia. Thanks to #Umichimpact for putting the spotlight on some of our amazing clients, and spreading the word about #aphasia. University of Michigan News impact.govrel.umich.edu/apha…

Have you read our latest Success Story? Gene and Lisa talk about how aphasia has affected their relationship, and provide some great advice for the tough days. You can find their story on our website: ow.ly/x8PW30mnnaR ow.ly/x8PW30mnnaR

What is Wernicke's Aphasia? This video from @NatlAphasiaAssoc explains this form of aphasia, where a person has difficulty using the correct word. ow.ly/qk6J30mnnaP ow.ly/qk6J30mnnaP