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New Dates for Aphasia Social Hour: November 2022

November 3, 2022 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

The U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) is offering new sessions of the November 2022 Aphasia Social Hour. The next social hour is scheduled for Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 1-2 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom. The free, virtual social hour is open…

New Dates for Aphasia Social Hour: October 2022

October 6, 2022 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

The U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) is offering new sessions of the October 2022 Aphasia Social Hour. The next social hour is scheduled for 1-2 p.m. (Eastern) Thursday, October 8, 2022 via Zoom. The free, virtual social hour is open to…

New Aphasia Zoom Backgrounds Available to Download

September 6, 2022 General, News, UMAP

The University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP) is excited to share a new digital resource: aphasia zoom backgrounds.  These backgrounds are free to download and use. There are 12 options available and these backgrounds will work for various digital platforms,…

New Dates for Aphasia Social Hour: September 2022

September 1, 2022 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

The U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) is offering new sessions of the September 2022 Aphasia Social Hour. The next social hour is scheduled for 1-2 p.m. (Eastern) Thursday, September 1, 2022 via Zoom. The free, virtual social hour is open to…

Stroke Survivors Stop in Ann Arbor While Cycling Across America

August 15, 2022 General, News, UMAP

Debra Meyerson and Steven Zuckerman made a special stop in Michigan recently as they cycle across America, spreading awareness about stroke, aphasia and recovery with Stroke Across America. They stopped in Ann Arbor and Detroit during their 4,300-mile journey to…

UMAP and Former Clients Featured in Atlanta Journal Constitution

July 25, 2022 General, Media Coverage, News, UCLL, UMAP

The U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) and former UMAP clients Anna and Ryan Teal were recently featured in an article published by the Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC). The article was featured as the cover story of Inspire Atlanta, a section in…

UMAP Aphasia Social Hour: August 2022

August 4, 2022 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

Join the U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) for the August aphasia social hour! This month’s free, virtual social hour is scheduled for 4 p.m. (Eastern) Thursday, August 4, 2022 via Zoom. The social hour is open to people with aphasia and…

New Group for Former U-M Aphasia Program Care Partners

July 21, 2022 General, News, UMAP

The University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP) at the University Center for Language and Literacy (UCLL) is offering a new group for former U-M Aphasia Program care partners. This group is an informal way for care partners to connect with…

Aphasia Teletherapy Now Available to Ohio Clients

July 13, 2022 UCLL, UMAP

The University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP) at the University Center for Language and Literacy (UCLL) is now able to provide our in-depth and personalized aphasia therapy online to clients in Ohio.  Clients in Ohio can now access our specialized,…

2022 Aphasia Awareness Month

June 6, 2022 News, UCLL, UMAP

Did you know that over 2 million Americans have aphasia, yet most people don’t know what it is? According to the National Aphasia Association (NAA), nearly 9 out of 10 people reported never hearing the term “aphasia.” That’s why, each…