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Fall 2021 Aphasia Social Hours

September 2, 2021 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

This fall, join the U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) for the monthly aphasia social hour! The free, virtual social hour is scheduled for 4 p.m. (Eastern) on the first Thursday of each month. What is the Aphasia Social Hour? It is…

Speaking American English Workshop: Fall 2021 Session

September 24, 2021 Events, News, UCLL, Workshops

The University Center for Language and Literacy is offering a Speaking American English workshop for Fall 2021. The Speaking American English workshop is designed to help you reach personal communication goals and offers a supportive environment to practice the language…

Shedding Light on Aphasia: Carol’s Story

August 18, 2021 General, News, Success Story, UCLL, UMAP

Meet Carol Viventi Born and raised in Detroit, Carol Viventi currently lives in East Lansing, Michigan with her family. Carol had a stroke three years ago, and has both apraxia and aphasia. We asked Carol, a U-M Aphasia Program client,…

August Aphasia Social Hour – Seasons!

August 5, 2021 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

This August, join the U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) for the monthly aphasia social hour! The free, virtual social hour is scheduled for 4 p.m. (Eastern) on Thursday, August 5, 2021 via Zoom. This month’s theme is the seasons! Winter, spring,…

MARI Client-Focused Updates: July 2021

July 6, 2021 General, News, Services

The Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI) recently mailed out billing statements with a note for all current and recent clients. In addition to a billing statement, the mailing included information about a phased-in return-to-onsite services, as well as planned changes…

Full-Time Psychologist Ph.D. Job Opportunity for UCCF at MARI

June 15, 2021 Events, Job or Fellowship, News, UCCF

The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) at MARI is looking for a full-time psychologist to add to our clinical team. Please consider applying, sharing with someone who would be a good fit, or sending to your network!…

UCCF’s Erin Hunter: Motherhood as a Woman in the Workplace

June 17, 2021 General, News, Parenting, UCCF

While maintaining one’s personal and professional life has always been challenging, it has proved to be even more difficult while living through a pandemic. COVID-19 has revealed many pre-existing disparities in some workplaces, with research showing that women are disproportionally…

June is Aphasia Awareness Month

June 1, 2021 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, a time dedicated to bringing awareness, education, support, and understanding about the communication disorder, aphasia. Imagine waking up from a stroke to realize you have survived, only to discover part of you is still…

Parenting Through Separation and Divorce Virtual Workshop – July 2021

July 19, 2021 Events, General, News, Parenting, UCCF, Workshops

The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) offers monthly free Parenting Through Separation and Divorce workshops. The link to access the online workshop is provided to participants after registration. The July session is scheduled for 12-1 p.m. Monday,…

Parenting Through Separation and Divorce Virtual Workshop – June 2021

June 21, 2021 Events, General, News, Parenting, UCCF, Workshops

The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) offers a monthly free Parenting Through Separation and Divorce workshop. The link to access the online workshop is provided to participants after registration. The session is scheduled for 12-1 p.m. Monday,…