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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…

Speaking American English Workshop – Registration Now Open!

September 9, 2023 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 workshop designed to help you reach your personal communication goals. Speaking American English:…

September 2023 Dates for Aphasia Social Hours

September 7, 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…

August 2023 Dates for Aphasia Social Hours

August 3, 2023 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

The U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) is offering new dates of the 2023 Aphasia Social Hours. The next social hour is scheduled for Thursday, August 3, 2023 from 1-2 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom. The free, virtual social hour is open to…

July 2023 Dates for Aphasia Social Hours

July 6, 2023 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

The U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) is offering new dates of the 2023 Aphasia Social Hours. The next social hour is scheduled for Thursday, July 6, 2023 from 1-2 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom. The free, virtual social hour is open to…

Dr. Christine Asidao is Announced as MARI’s New Director

June 9, 2023 General, News, Psych Clinic, UCCF, UCLL

The Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI) is excited to announce the appointment of Christine S. Asidao as the next director of MARI. Dr. Asidao will begin her five-year term on July 1, 2023. Christine’s appointment as MARI Director follows an…

2023 Aphasia Awareness Events

June 1, 2023 Events, General, News, UCLL, UMAP

At UMAP, it’s one of our favorite times of the year — it’s National Aphasia Awareness month! June gives us the opportunity to talk about aphasia more broadly and advocate for change.  This month, we have a great lineup of…

“Ask the Experts” U-M Aphasia Panel with National Aphasia Association

June 8, 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 panel discussion. On Thursday, June 8, 2023, the U-M Aphasia Program’s team will discuss things to consider with an…

Kendra Scott Party – June 2023

June 24, 2023 Events, General, News, UCLL, UMAP

Join us for our second event with Kendra Scott, Saturday, June 24, to shop and support the University of Michigan Aphasia Program! 20% of Kendra Scott’s proceeds raised that weekend, either from the in-person shopping day at their Troy, MI…

Faith, Family, and Church Community See Jeff and Mariah through the Challenges of Aphasia

June 1, 2023 General, News, Success Story, UCLL, UMAP

Chapter 1 Jeff Windt enjoyed preaching and working with local families. The tools of his trade were words. For years, Jeff had been a pillar in his community. He was a leader at Second Presbyterian Church in Greenville, South Carolina,…