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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…

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,…

June 2023 Dates for Aphasia Social Hours

June 1, 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, June 1, 2023 from 1-2 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom. The free, virtual social hour is open to…

Aphasia Warrior Dash 2023

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

Join the University of Michigan Aphasia Program for our inaugural Aphasia Warrior Dash! An event to celebrate the aphasia warriors in our lives! Walk, run, roll, shuffle, or boogie your way to the finish line, however you are mobile! Complete…

Kendra Scott Party – May 2023

May 27, 2023 Events, General, News, UCLL, UMAP

This spring, we are excited to partner with Kendra Scott to host two events! Join us for our first event on Saturday, May 27, to shop and support the University of Michigan Aphasia Program! On specific dates, 20% of their…

Like Daughter, Like Mother – Finding the Beauty in Aphasia

May 11, 2023 General, News, Success Story, UCLL, UMAP

Parents hope to share a bond with their children, especially as they get older. After years of raising and nurturing a child, many parents look forward to getting to see their children grow into adults and appreciate who they are…