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Speaking American English Summer 2019 Session – Registering Now!

June 6, 2019 Events, News, Workshops

Are you looking to increase confidence in your use of American English? The University Center for Language and Literacy (UCLL) at U-M offers a special workshop designed for non-native English speakers who want to expand their communication skills. Our program…

U-M Aphasia Community Group – June 2019

June 5, 2019 Events, News

The U-M Aphasia Community (UMAC) group is a great way to meet people in the aphasia community while boosting communication skills and confidence! If you or your loved one has aphasia, consider joining the conversation group. The University Center for…

Summer Preschool and Communication Therapy – Registering Now!

July 8, 2019 Events, News

Do you know a child who may need help with language development? UCLL can help. The Preschool and Communication Therapy (PACT) program is designed to address the communication needs of children ages 3-4 who are struggling to learn language. We…

UCLL Summer Reading Session: R-t-I for Readers Entering 3rd Grade

August 5, 2019 Events, News

Does your student need a reading boost? The University Center for Language and Literacy (UCLL) can help! The UCLL Summer Reading Intensive can help your reader close literacy gaps and build up confidence in their skills. This Response-to-Intervention summer program…

U-M Aphasia Community Group – May 2019

September 5, 2018 Events, News

The U-M Aphasia Community (UMAC) group is a great way to meet people in the aphasia community while boosting communication skills and confidence! If you or your loved one has aphasia, please consider joining us for our May session. The…

Volunteer Opportunities at UCLL

March 15, 2019 News

The University Center for Language and Literacy (UCLL) is always looking for more amazing volunteers! Our volunteers help strengthen our intensive programs at UCLL and provide valuable additional support to our clients. This is an especially beneficial opportunity for aspiring…

U-M Aphasia Community Group – April 2019

September 5, 2018 Events, News

The U-M Aphasia Community (UMAC) group is a great way to meet people in the aphasia community while boosting communication skills and confidence! If you or your loved one has aphasia, please consider joining us for our April session. The…

U-M Aphasia Community Group – March 2019

March 6, 2019 Events, News

Josh and Lauren’s Story: Finding a Support System – At Home and at UMAP

January 25, 2019 Caregiver, News, Success Story

Josh and Lauren Mathews Hometown: Nashville, TN Six years ago Josh Mathews suffered a brain injury when he was attacked outside a bar. In an instant, everything changed for Josh and his wife, Lauren. He was left unable to speak,…

Speaking American English: A Communication Skills Workshop for English Language Learners – Spring 2019

January 16, 2019 Events, News, Workshops

The University Center for Language and Literacy (UCLL) at U-M offers a special workshop designed for non-native English speakers who want to expand their communication skills. If English is not your first language and you are interested in building confidence…

UMAP Featured as a U-M Story of Our State

November 20, 2018 News, Success Story

The University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP) makes a difference in peoples’ lives. Because of this, the University of Michigan Stories of Our State series chose to feature UMAP, showcasing the impact our program can have on not just the…

You are Not Your Aphasia: Gene and Lisa’s Story

October 11, 2018 Caregiver, News, Success Story

As a self-described “fun-loving couple,” Gene and Lisa Simon love to camp and golf, have fun and enjoy their time together. When Gene had two strokes in one year and subsequent aphasia, of course their lives changed. But they haven’t…

U-M Aphasia Community (UMAC) Group – November 2018

October 31, 2018 Events, News

If you or your loved one has aphasia and you are in the Ann Arbor region, consider joining our UMAC – University of Michigan Aphasia Community group! It’s a great way to meet other people with aphasia while boosting communication…

U-M Aphasia Community (UMAC) Group – October 2018

October 3, 2018 Events, News

Speaking American English: A Communication Skills Workshop for English Language Learners – Fall 2018

September 12, 2018 Events, News, Workshops

The University Center for Language and Literacy offers a special workshop designed for English Language Learners who want to expand their communication skills. If English is not your first language and you are interested in building confidence in your use…

Putting Aside the Rivalry for Recovery: A Loyal Buckeye Fan Seeks Treatment at U-M

August 7, 2018 News, Success Story

Name: Cris Assif Hometown: Champions Gate, FL Cris Assif is a self-proclaimed “Buckeye for life,” but after a stroke paralyzed the entire right side of his body and left him unable to even swallow, he knew he needed the best…

Theron & Amy: Tackling Aphasia, Together

July 26, 2018 News, Success Story

Client: Theron Coleman Hometown: Suttons Bay, MI Theron and Amy Coleman make a great team — whether they are working on their family-owned cherry farm or parenting their three kids. Together, they have weathered Theron’s stroke and subsequent aphasia and…

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