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MARI Outreach in August 2023
In August 2023, staff at the Mary A. Rackham Insitute (MARI) participated in two outreach events on the University of Michigan’s campus, engaging with both undergraduate and graduate students. At the events, MARI’s table included flyers detailing services at our…
Sep 12, 2023
Waking Up With Aphasia | Al’s Story
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. In 2020, Al and Gretchen were enjoying life in northern Michigan as…
Sep 7, 2023
Dr. Christine Asidao is Announced as MARI’s New Director
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…
Jun 9, 2023
2023 Aphasia Awareness Events
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…
Jun 1, 2023
Faith, Family, and Church Community See Jeff and Mariah through the Challenges of Aphasia
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,…
Jun 1, 2023
Like Daughter, Like Mother – Finding the Beauty in Aphasia
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…
May 11, 2023
Kendra Scott Partnership with University of Michigan Aphasia Program – 2023
This spring, The University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP) is excited to partner with Kendra Scott to host two events! Kendra Scott is a designer jewelry boutique, with stores throughout the country. They are known for partnering with organizations to help…
May 9, 2023
Giving Blueday 2023 Recap
Thanks to our donors on Giving Blueday, the University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP) has established a mental health fund to support our clients with aphasia. Contributions will go toward developing mental health resources, tools, and training programs targeted at…
Apr 24, 2023
UCLL Clinic Manager Jennifer Corey Featured in Aphasia Panel
The University Center for Language and Literacy (UCLL) Clinic Manager Jennifer Corey was recently featured in a virtual panel discussion called Aphasia From All Sides: Experiencing, Treating, Caring. The panel was hosted by the University of Michigan Department of Linguistics…
Mar 17, 2023
Fee Structure Change for the University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP)
After careful consideration, the University Center for Language and Literacy (UCLL), has implemented a fee structure change for the University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP). The cost for individual therapy, communication group, and teletherapy will now each be $235 per…
Feb 21, 2023