Aphasia: What is it ?
Aphasia is a loss of language resulting from stroke or other brain injury. As an adult communication disability, aphasia affects spoken and written language, namely… speaking, writing, reading, and/or understanding others, but without loss of intellect.
Join Us
The Aphasia Community Center, Inc. welcomes all persons with aphasia in Sarasota and surrounding counties including full-time residents, part-time residents, and extended visitors in Florida.
Programs
The Aphasia Community Center, Inc. (ACC) provides program sessions for persons with aphasia, an acquired adult communication/language disorder after stroke or other brain injury. Sessions are FREE and focus on improving and maintaining communication skills and well-being for persons with aphasia through social and functional group activities. These include conversation, reading, writing, number skills and exercise. Facilitators use aphasia-friendly materials and supportive techniques.
Giving Challenge 2026 is almost here, and it is the most extensive fundraising event for the Aphasia Community Center, Inc. The Giving Challenge takes place on April 15 and 16, 2026. The Community Foundation of Sarasota County sponsors this 24-hour event beginning at noon on April 15th. The Patterson Foundation matches all online donations between $25 and $100 made by different donors. Over 800 not-for-profit organizations take part in the Giving Challenge.
The Aphasia Community Center, Inc.
Thanks you for your Generosity in 2026!
In 2026
- We now serve 50 members
- Hold 19 sessions per month
- Finished our “Respite Space for Care Partners”
Our end of the year goal is to raise $4,000 for a new “Care Partner Support Group”
- $2,400 for an Instructor to facilitate 2 classes per month
- $1,600 for supplies and materials
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One day only! Thrivent has invited us to participate in their matching program.
No Thrivent membership required · 100% of transaction fees covered by Thrivent
Donations must be made December 1, 2026 · Midnight to 11:59 p.m. in your time zone.
