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U-M Aphasia Community (UMAC) Group – October 2018

October 3, 2018 Events, News

If you or your loved one has aphasia and you are in the Ann Arbor region, consider joining our UMAC – University of Michigan Aphasia Community group! It’s a great way to meet other people with aphasia while boosting communication…

MARI Closed Sept. 3, 2018

August 31, 2018 Events, News

The MARI offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 3, 2018, in observance of Labor Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Have a safe and happy holiday! Please note: MARI is not a crisis center. If…

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – September 2018

August 29, 2018 News

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. and, although advocates are working throughout the year to increase effective suicide prevention, September is a special time to spread the word…

Speaking American English: A Communication Skills Workshop for English Language Learners – Fall 2018

September 12, 2018 Events, News, Workshops

The University Center for Language and Literacy offers a special workshop designed for English Language Learners who want to expand their communication skills. If English is not your first language and you are interested in building confidence in your use…

Parenting Through Separation and Divorce Workshop – October 2018

October 1, 2018 Events, News, Parenting, Workshops

Join the University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) for a free Parenting Through Separation and Divorce workshop 7 p.m. Monday, October 1, 2018. If you’re going through a separation or divorce and would like help navigating the pitfalls…

Putting Aside the Rivalry for Recovery: A Loyal Buckeye Fan Seeks Treatment at U-M

August 7, 2018 News, Success Story

Name: Cris Assif Hometown: Champions Gate, FL Cris Assif is a self-proclaimed “Buckeye for life,” but after a stroke paralyzed the entire right side of his body and left him unable to even swallow, he knew he needed the best…

Theron & Amy: Tackling Aphasia, Together

July 26, 2018 News, Success Story

Client: Theron Coleman Hometown: Suttons Bay, MI Theron and Amy Coleman make a great team — whether they are working on their family-owned cherry farm or parenting their three kids. Together, they have weathered Theron’s stroke and subsequent aphasia and…

U-M Aphasia Community (UMAC) Group – September 2018

September 5, 2018 Events, News

Ann Arbor Art Fairs: July 19-22, 2018

July 16, 2018 News

It’s that time of year again — the Ann Arbor Art Fairs are running Thursday, July 19 to Sunday, July 22, with set up on Wednesday afternoon and evening. More than 1200 artists set up throughout the streets of Ann…

UCLL brings Pete the Cat to the Ann Arbor Summer Festival

July 3, 2018 News

On June 26, the University Center for Language and Literacy (UCLL) hosted an interactive reading of Pete the Cat: I Love my White Shoes at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival. Children and families that attended the event had a great…

In Their Words: Aphasia Experiences – Al Part 2

July 2, 2018 News, Success Story

In the spirit of Let’s #TalkAboutAphasia, the National Aphasia Association‘s nationwide aphasia awareness campaign, we wanted to do just that — talk about aphasia — but we also wanted to ensure the voices of people with aphasia were part of…

Parenting Through Separation and Divorce Workshop – August 2018

August 6, 2018 Events, News, Parenting, Workshops

Join the University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) for a free Parenting Through Separation and Divorce workshop Monday, August 6, 2018. If you’re going through a separation or divorce and would like help navigating the pitfalls and potential…

Closed July 4, 2018

July 4, 2018 Events, News

The MARI offices will be closed Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in observance of Independence Day. We will resume our normal business hours on Thursday, July 5. Have a safe and happy holiday! Please note: MARI is not a crisis center.…

In Their Words: Aphasia Experiences – Chris

June 28, 2018 News, Success Story

Children’s Preschool and Communication Program – Summer 2018

July 9, 2018 Events, News

Do you know a child who is experiencing challenges in developing or advancing their language skills? The University Center for Language and Literacy Preschool and Communication Therapy (PACT) Program can help! PACT addresses the communication needs of children 2-4 years…

In Their Words: Aphasia Experiences – Theron

June 21, 2018 News, Success Story

MARI Job Opportunity: Clinical Neuropsychologist

June 20, 2018 News

Job Opening ID: 158932 The Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI) at the University of Michigan is recruiting a lifespan clinical neuropsychologist with particular interest in sports neuropsychology. The responsibilities of this role include: Program development and management of specialized clinic…

UCLL Job Opportunity: SLP – Senior

June 18, 2018 News

Job Opening ID: 159063 The University Center for Language and Literacy (UCLL), at the Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI) – University of Michigan, is recruiting for a senior-level Speech Language Pathologist. This SLP – Senior position is full-time, regular, and…

In Their Words: Aphasia Experiences – Cris

June 14, 2018 News, Success Story

In Their Words: Aphasia Experiences Series

June 7, 2018 News

June is National Aphasia Awareness Month. In the spirit of Let’s #TalkAboutAphasia, the National Aphasia Association‘s nationwide aphasia awareness campaign, the University Center for Language and Literacy (UCLL) wanted to do just that — talk about aphasia — but also…