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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…

UMAP Aphasia Social Hour: May 2022

May 5, 2022 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

This May, join the U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) for the monthly aphasia social hour. The free, virtual social hour is scheduled for 4 p.m. (Eastern) Thursday, May 5, 2022 via Zoom. The social hour is open to people with aphasia…

UCLL Director Carol Persad Tapped to Provide Expert Knowledge on Aphasia

April 20, 2022 Media Coverage, News, UCLL, UMAP

Following the announcement of Bruce Willis’s retirement from his acting career, our UCLL Director Carol Persad was recently featured as an expert source to provide insight into what aphasia is. WDIV Detroit’s Channel 4 News produced the 3-minute segment on…

UMAP Aphasia Social Hour: April 2022

April 7, 2022 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

This April, join the U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) for the monthly aphasia social hour. The free, virtual social hour is scheduled for 4 p.m. (Eastern) Thursday, April 7, 2022 via Zoom. The social hour is open to people with aphasia…

UMAP Aphasia Social Hour: March 2022

March 3, 2022 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

Join the U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) for the March aphasia social hour. The free, virtual social hour is scheduled for 4 p.m. (Eastern) on Thursday, March 3, 2022 via Zoom. The social hour is open to people with aphasia and…

UMAP Aphasia Social Hour: February 2022

February 3, 2022 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

Join the U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) for the February aphasia social hour. The free, virtual social hour is scheduled for 4 p.m. (Eastern) on Thursday, February 3, 2022 via Zoom. The social hour is for anyone in the aphasia community…

Racing Toward Aphasia Awareness: Tyler Thomas Takes on Ironman Triathlon

September 20, 2021 News, Success Story, UCLL, UMAP

UPDATE: Tyler completed the Chattanooga Ironman in just over 12 hours, on Sept. 26. He finished #37 in his age group, an impressive showing! Tim and Laurie were at the finish line to help him celebrate this major accomplishment. Tim…

Fall 2021 Aphasia Social Hours

September 2, 2021 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

This fall, join the U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) for the monthly aphasia social hour! The free, virtual social hour is scheduled for 4 p.m. (Eastern) on the first Thursday of each month. What is the Aphasia Social Hour? It is…

Shedding Light on Aphasia: Carol’s Story

August 18, 2021 General, News, Success Story, UCLL, UMAP

Meet Carol Viventi Born and raised in Detroit, Carol Viventi currently lives in East Lansing, Michigan with her family. Carol had a stroke three years ago, and has both apraxia and aphasia. We asked Carol, a U-M Aphasia Program client,…