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A Pretty Way to Support Aphasia Treatment and Recovery

March 4, 2020 Events, News, UCLL

On March 4, 2020, we’re inviting you to help support aphasia treatment through an event with Kendra Scott.  The “Kendra Gives Back” party is hosted by jewelry and home goods retailer Kendra Scott. As part of the program, 20% of…

U-M Aphasia Program March 2020 Session

March 2, 2020 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

The U-M Aphasia Program March 2020 session is coming up fast! If you’re looking to rebuild communication skills after a stroke or head injury that left you with a communication disorder our program may be the right choice for you! …

U-M Aphasia Program February 2020 Session

February 3, 2020 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

The  U-M Aphasia Program February 2020 session is beginning soon! Our intensive, individualized speech therapy program may be the right choice for you if you’re trying to rebuild communication skills after a stroke or head injury that left you with…

Taking a Teamwork Approach to Recovery: Tom and Janice’s Story

January 13, 2020 Success Story, UMAP

  Name: Tom and Janice Herlihy Hometown: Burlingame, California  Tom and Janice are the kind of couple that when you mention one, you usually mention the other. Traveling, raising their kids, moving cross country, enjoying life — Tom and Janice,…

Practice your communication with the U-M Aphasia Community Group!

January 8, 2020 Events, Group Therapy, News, UCLL, UMAP

  A new session of the U-M Aphasia Community (UMAC) group is starting soon and the new year is the perfect time to recommit to building your communication skills. All in the aphasia community are welcome to join, regardless of…

Searching For Teletherapy, Finding UMAP

December 13, 2019 Success Story, UCLL, UMAP

Stacy and Rhetta Johnstone  Hometown: Ventura, California Stacy and Rhetta Johnstone have been together for 40 years. “We kinda grew up together,” said Rhetta. “It’s always been fun being with Stacy.”  After Stacy’s stroke in 2016 and subsequent aphasia and…

Aphasia Program December 2019 Session

December 2, 2019 Events, News

The U-M Aphasia Program December 2019 session is beginning soon! If you are interested in an intensive and individualized approach to speech language therapy following a stroke or head injury that left you with a communication disorder, UMAP might be…

Aphasia Program November 2019 Session

October 28, 2019 Events, News

The U-M Aphasia Program November 2019 session will be here before you know it! UMAP provides intensive, individualized speech therapy and may be the right choice for you if you’re trying to rebuild communication skills after a stroke or head…

U-M Aphasia Program Featured to Show U-M Value Outside the Classroom

September 5, 2019 News, Success Story

The University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP) makes a difference in peoples’ lives. As part of a new campaign to demonstrate the value of the University beyond the classroom, U-M recently featured the U-M Aphasia Program as one such example.…

U-M Aphasia Program Featured in How Music Can Help Aphasia Article

August 21, 2019 General, News, UMAP

In 2013, country music super star Randy Travis suffered a massive stroke and resulting aphasia. A recent article in Everday Health details his journey: “The 54-year-old had a packed schedule with tour dates and an acting role in an upcoming…