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Going Blue for Brandi | Brandi’s Story

February 5, 2024 General, News, Success Story, UCLL, UMAP

Family has always been a central value for Brandi Garden. For over 30 years, she focused on raising two children and building a life with her husband, Doug.  She remained close to her family, including her sister, aunts, uncles, and…

January 2024 Dates for Aphasia Social Hours

January 4, 2024 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

The U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP)’s virtual Aphasia Social Hours happen weekly! Every Thursday, you can connect with others with aphasia and practice communication skills in a low-pressure setting.  The virtual social hours take place from 2-3 p.m. (EST), every Thursday,…

Singing Again After Aphasia | Bruce’s Story

December 20, 2023 General, News, Success Story, UCLL, UMAP

“Would you wear a helmet, please? You really need to get a helmet.” “Why? I know, but the good ones are expensive.” “To protect your head. It’s your head.” “I’ll think about it.” These words would haunt Bruce and Jeanne…

December 2023 Dates for Aphasia Social Hours

December 7, 2023 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

The U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP)’s virtual Aphasia Social Hours happen weekly! Every Thursday, you can connect with others with aphasia and practice communication skills in a low-pressure setting.  The virtual social hours take place from 2-3 p.m. (EST), every Thursday,…

November 2023 Dates for Aphasia Social Hours

November 9, 2023 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

The U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP)’s virtual Aphasia Social Hours now happen weekly! Every Thursday, you can connect with others with aphasia and practice communication skills in a low-pressure setting.  CHANGE: The social hours will now take place from 2-3 p.m.…

UMAP Discusses Impact of Aphasia On Families

October 25, 2023 General, News, UCLL, UMAP

On Thursday, October 12, 2023, the University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP) hosted a virtual presentation with the National Aphasia Association (NAA).  Dr. Carol Persad, director of UMAP and the University Center for Language and Literacy, discussed the impact of…

U-M Aphasia Program to Host “Ask the Experts” Chat in October 2023

October 12, 2023 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

The University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP) is excited to partner with the National Aphasia Association (NAA), to host a virtual discussion. On Thursday, October 12, 2023, UMAP will discuss the impact of aphasia on families, specifically care-partner needs and…

October 2023 Dates for Aphasia Social Hours

October 5, 2023 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

The U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) is excited to share that our virtual Aphasia Social Hours will now happen weekly! Every Thursday, you can connect with others with aphasia and practice communication skills in a low-pressure setting.  CHANGE: The social hours…

MARI Outreach in August 2023

September 12, 2023 General, News, Psych Clinic, UCCF, UCLL

In August 2023, staff at the Mary A. Rackham Insitute (MARI) participated in two outreach events on the University of Michigan’s campus, engaging with both undergraduate and graduate students. At the events, MARI’s table included flyers detailing services at our…

Waking Up With Aphasia | Al’s Story

September 7, 2023 General, News, Success Story, UCLL, UMAP

Waking up in an intensive care unit (ICU) would be a scary experience for anyone. Waking up in an ICU and not being able to speak? Even scarier.  Al and Gretchen (photo courtesy of Gretchen). In 2020, Al and Gretchen…