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.
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.
Aphasia Community Center Open House
Join us for our OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, January 11th from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at the Concordia Lutheran Church Campus, 2185 Wood Street, Suites 5&6, Sarasota, FL
Visit our suite 6 renovations.
Check out our class schedule.
Meet friends with aphasia.
Take home aphasia resources.
Ask questions to our Board members.
Come Together Choir Rehearsal
The ACC had their first “Come Together Choir” rehearsal this month.
A special thank you to Ellen Schiller, the Community Out Reach Specialist, from the Key Choral.
We are looking forward to this partnership with the Key Choral and the future of singing together.
