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UMAP Aphasia Social Hour – Bring a Brag!

May 14, 2020 Events, General, UCLL, UMAP

This week’s Aphasia Social Hour is all about the good news in our lives: share a personal achievement, show off a life accomplishment, or tell us the highlight of your week. From awarded accolades to photos of your favorite memories,…

UMAP Social Hour – Beatles Trivia!

May 7, 2020 Events, General, UCLL, UMAP

Join in the fun to make sure you’re not in the Lonely Hearts club or living under the sea in an octopus’ garden, delivered there by a yellow submarine. What’s the theme? Sgt. Pepper would be delighted to explain that…

U-M Aphasia Program Reunion and Social Hour – April 2020

April 23, 2020 Events, General, UCLL, UMAP

We’d love to hear from and see you during the first U-M Aphasia Program reunion and social hour gathering. Plan to join UMAP at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 23 for the first U-M Aphasia Program virtual social gathering. We are…

What Michigan ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ Order Means for MARI Clients

March 23, 2020 News, Psych Clinic, UCCF, UCLL

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order (EO 2020-21), directing all non-essential Michigan businesses and operations to temporarily suspend in-person operations. ‘Essential’ is defined as businesses that are necessary to sustain or protect life. As…

Maintaining Mental Health During the Coronavirus Pandemic – Resources and Tools

March 17, 2020 News, Psych Clinic, UCCF, UCLL

Be prepared but not panicked. Hope for the best, but get ready for the worst. Stay steady and strong in the face of uncertainty. Keep your cool to keep family and loved ones protected. These sayings sound great and are…

U-M Aphasia Program April 2020 Session

March 30, 2020 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

The U-M Aphasia Program April session will begin on March 30, 2020! Our intensive, individualized speech therapy program may be the right choice for you if you’re trying to rebuild communication skills after a stroke or head injury that left…

A Pretty Way to Support Aphasia Treatment and Recovery

March 4, 2020 Events, News, UCLL

On March 4, 2020, we’re inviting you to help support aphasia treatment through an event with Kendra Scott.  The “Kendra Gives Back” party is hosted by jewelry and home goods retailer Kendra Scott. As part of the program, 20% of…

Speaking American English Spring 2020 – Registering Now!

March 1, 2020 Events, News, UCLL, Workshops

  Are you looking to increase confidence in your use of American English? The University Center for Language and Literacy at U-M is offering a Speaking American English spring 2020 workshop designed to help you reach your personal communication goals.…

U-M Aphasia Program March 2020 Session

March 2, 2020 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

The U-M Aphasia Program March 2020 session is coming up fast! If you’re looking to rebuild communication skills after a stroke or head injury that left you with a communication disorder our program may be the right choice for you! …

MARI Announces New Call Center

February 4, 2020 General, News, Psych Clinic, Services, UCCF, UCLL

MARI has launched a new call center. Cindy Davis, senior patient services associate and manager of the call center, said the approach has several benefits for clients and referring clinicians. Specifically, the dedicated call center staff provides a quicker turnaround…