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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
Dr. Erin Hunter Discusses ‘Resource Budgeting’
Social media can be a deceiving place. Everything looks perfect, from the lighting, to the props to the background. The captions are witty and attention-grabbing, and there are positive comments galore. This applies not only to topics such as fashion…
Sep 7, 2022
New Aphasia Zoom Backgrounds Available to Download
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,…
Sep 6, 2022
MARI Celebrates and Sends Trainees from 2021-22 Into the World
The Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI) recently celebrated the class of 2021-22 trainees. MARI had 29 graduates who worked at two of the centers in numerous positions. These trainees worked at the University Psychological Clinic, and the University Center for…
Aug 19, 2022