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 is a low-pressure way to practice communication skills and connect with others. Building confidence and staying social are some of the best things you can do for yourself and loved ones when aphasia is a part of your life!
PLEASE NOTE: While all are welcome, the intent behind the social hours is to offer a place for people with aphasia to connect and practice their communication skills. While care partners are encouraged to assist the person with aphasia, we ask that care partners refrain from taking an active role in the conversation.
Grab your favorite drink, and get ready to discuss your current events and activities from the last month!
Sign up now for this month or all of the upcoming dates! Click here to register.
About the U-M Aphasia Program Aphasia Social Hours
The social hours are for those with aphasia to chat and connect with others who have aphasia. The social hours are free and scheduled for 4-5 p.m. (Eastern) on the first Thursday of each month.
How to Register
Participation is free, but registration is required to get the Zoom link to join the conversation. When you register, you will have the option to select which weeks you would like to participate in. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
What to Expect
Each social hour is typically 45-65 minutes long and includes interaction with others with aphasia. It’s a great way to stay social and to practice communication skills in a low-pressure setting. The social hours are free and voluntary sessions, and are not therapy or offered in place of therapy.
New to Zoom or Online Teleconferencing?
Check out our aphasia-friendly guide to using online meeting software: UMAP’s Guide to Joining Zoom from a Computer
About the U-M Aphasia Program and UCLL
The University Center for Language and Literacy (UCLL) is committed to helping people of all ages find meaningful ways to communicate. UCLL is part of the Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI) at the University of Michigan. MARI provides high-quality, individualized mental health, neuropsychological testing, and language and literacy services to the community through its service centers, including UCLL, University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF), and University Psychological Clinic.