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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 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…

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…

Aphasia Fund Breaks the $100K Donations Mark and Growing!

March 11, 2022 General, News, Success Story, UCLL

When Tyler Thomas set out to complete a full Ironman competition in fall 2021, he knew dedicating the race to close family friend Tim Wadhams felt right. Tyler decided to tackle the feat of endurance in honor of Tim —…