“Would you wear a helmet, please? You really need to get a helmet.”
“Why? I know, but the good ones are expensive.”
“To protect your head. It’s your head.”
“I’ll think about it.”
These words would haunt Bruce and Jeanne…
December 2023 Dates for Aphasia Social Hours
The U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP)’s virtual Aphasia Social Hours happen weekly! Every Thursday, you can connect with others with aphasia and practice communication skills in a low-pressure setting.
The virtual social hours take place from 2-3 p.m. (EST), every Thursday,…
November 2023 Dates for Aphasia Social Hours
The U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP)’s virtual Aphasia Social Hours now happen weekly! Every Thursday, you can connect with others with aphasia and practice communication skills in a low-pressure setting.
CHANGE: The social hours will now take place from 2-3 p.m.…
UMAP Discusses Impact of Aphasia On Families
On Thursday, October 12, 2023, the University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP) hosted a virtual presentation with the National Aphasia Association (NAA).
Dr. Carol Persad, director of UMAP and the University Center for Language and Literacy, discussed the impact of…
October 2023 Dates for Aphasia Social Hours
The U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) is excited to share that our virtual Aphasia Social Hours will now happen weekly! Every Thursday, you can connect with others with aphasia and practice communication skills in a low-pressure setting.
CHANGE: The social hours…
MARI Outreach in August 2023
In August 2023, staff at the Mary A. Rackham Insitute (MARI) participated in two outreach events on the University of Michigan’s campus, engaging with both undergraduate and graduate students.
At the events, MARI’s table included flyers detailing services at our…
Waking Up With Aphasia | Al’s Story
Waking up in an intensive care unit (ICU) would be a scary experience for anyone. Waking up in an ICU and not being able to speak? Even scarier.
Al and Gretchen (photo courtesy of Gretchen).
In 2020, Al and Gretchen…
Speaking American English Workshop – Registration Now Open!
Are you looking to increase confidence in your use of American English? The University Center for Language and Literacy at U-M is offering a Speaking American English workshop designed to help you reach your personal communication goals. Speaking American English:…
September 2023 Dates for Aphasia Social Hours
The U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) is excited to share that our virtual Aphasia Social Hours will now happen weekly! Every Thursday, you can connect with others with aphasia and practice communication skills in a low-pressure setting.
CHANGE: The social hours…
August 2023 Dates for Aphasia Social Hours
The U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) is offering new dates of the 2023 Aphasia Social Hours. The next social hour is scheduled for Thursday, August 3, 2023 from 1-2 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom. The free, virtual social hour is open to…