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MARI Seeking Next Senior Director

February 8, 2023 General, News, Psych Clinic, UCCF, UCLL, UMAP

The Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI) is searching for our next senior director. The current director, Dr. Bruno Giordani, is stepping down as MARI senior leader at the end June, 2023, after a five-year term and extension.  MARI’s mission is…

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,…

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…

NEW FEATURE: Credit Card Payments in MARI Patient Portal

March 9, 2022 General, News

As of March 7, 2022, we have changed how clients make credit card payments for services received at MARI. When we asked clients about their overall experiences with MARI, responses were overwhelmingly positive about the services received and the people…

MARI Client-Focused Updates: July 2021

July 6, 2021 General, News, Services

The Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI) recently mailed out billing statements with a note for all current and recent clients. In addition to a billing statement, the mailing included information about a phased-in return-to-onsite services, as well as planned changes…

Dr. Erin Hunter, Ph.D., Welcomed as New Director of UCCF

April 21, 2021 General, News, UCCF

Dr. Erin Hunter, Ph.D., has accepted the position of permanent director of the University Center for Child and Family (UCCF) at the Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI). Dr. Hunter has been the interim UCCF director since February 2020. In that…

New! Virtual Intensive, Comprehensive Aphasia Program Now Available

August 6, 2020 General, News, Services, UCLL, UMAP

The pandemic may mean staying distant and staying home, but it doesn’t mean your aphasia recovery has to stop. The University of Michigan Aphasia Program is inviting Michigan residents to continue the work through a new program: the UMAP virtual…

MARI Anti-Racism Statement: Solidarity and Action for Equality

June 8, 2020 General, News

Far too often, individuals in our society, under the guise of protecting the community, enact violence upon people of color, such us in the brutal and horrific killing of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery,  Breonna Taylor, Philando Castile, and Alton Sterling.…

What Michigan ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ Order Means for MARI Clients

March 23, 2020 News, Psych Clinic, UCCF, UCLL

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order (EO 2020-21), directing all non-essential Michigan businesses and operations to temporarily suspend in-person operations. ‘Essential’ is defined as businesses that are necessary to sustain or protect life. As…

Maintaining Mental Health During the Coronavirus Pandemic – Resources and Tools

March 17, 2020 News, Psych Clinic, UCCF, UCLL

Be prepared but not panicked. Hope for the best, but get ready for the worst. Stay steady and strong in the face of uncertainty. Keep your cool to keep family and loved ones protected. These sayings sound great and are…