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Getting to Know Elyse Gordon, ACC Treasurer
Leader Spotlight

Getting to Know Elyse Gordon, ACC Secretary

Getting to Know Elyse Gordon, ACC Secretary How long have you been involved with the ACC?   One year What is your background?  I am a speech-language pathologist who solely treats adults with neurological and…
Tactus Therapy - Improving Reading for Stroke Survivors
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Tactus Therapy – Improving Reading for Stroke Survivors

Tactus Therapy - Improving Reading for Stroke Survivors Place: Online Cost: Free to read; apps have various costs   Tactus Therapy is a for-profit company that has developed speech therapy…
Suncoast Aphasia Support Group
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Suncoast Aphasia Support Group

Suncoast Aphasia Support Group Date: First Monday of the month, 5:30 – 7:00 pm Place: Doctors Hospital, 5731 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL Cost: FREE   The Suncoast Aphasia Support…
Stroke Wellness and Support Club
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Stroke Wellness and Support Club

Stroke Wellness and Support Club Date: Second Wednesday of the month, 1:00 pm Place: Sarasota Memorial Rehab Pavilion, 1700 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL; Take elevator “F” to the third…
National Aphasia Association
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National Aphasia Association (NAA)

National Aphasia Association (NAA) Place: Online Cost: FREE; Donations accepted The NAA is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.   The National Aphasia Association’s mission is to promote public awareness and understanding…
HealthFit Fitness Forward
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HealthFit Fitness Forward Program for Stroke Recovery

HealthFit Fitness Forward Program for Stroke Recovery Date: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1 – 2 pm Place: Sarasota Memorial Health Care Center, 5880 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL Cost: $50 per…
Cooking Matters - FREE Cooking Class for Stroke Survivors and a Family Member
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Cooking Matters – FREE Cooking Class for Stroke Survivors and a Family Member

Cooking Matters - FREE Cooking Class for Stroke Survivors and a Family Member Dates: Select Wednesdays, 3 – 5 pm Place: Sarasota Memorial Rehabilitation Pavilion, 1700 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL…
Constant Therapy - Home After Stroke
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Constant Therapy Health – Home after stroke: Stroke recovery tips and resources for you

Constant Therapy Health - Home after stroke: Stroke recovery tips and resources for you Place: Online Cost: Free to read, 14-day free trial for programs; program costs vary   You…
Sports Talk Group
Class and Event Spotlight

Class Spotlight: The Value of a Sports Talk Group

Class Spotlight: The Value of a Sports Talk Group Place: In person Cost: FREE, donations accepted The Aphasia Community Center, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization   Sports Talk groups offer a…
Adaptive Golf Sarasota
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Adaptive Golf Sarasota

Adaptive Golf Sarasota Dates: November through April, Thursdays 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Place: Tatum Ridge Golf Links, 421 N. Tatum Rd, Sarasota, FL Dates: May through October, Thursdays 9:00…
Aphasia Community Center Inc. Sarasota
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Aphasia Community Center, Inc. (ACC)

Aphasia Community Center, Inc. (ACC) Place: 2185 Wood St, Suite 5, Sarasota, FL Cost: FREE, donations accepted The Aphasia Community Center, Inc. is a 501©3 not-for-profit organization.   The Aphasia…
Getting to Know ACC Treasurer Erika Boyle
Leader Spotlight

Getting to Know ACC Treasurer Erika Boyle

  How long have you been involved with the ACC? Since the beginning. Donna Polelle approached me in 2016 with the concept of the ACC. I knew right away it was something…
Navigating Advance Directives and Medical Order Forms
Co-Survivor Resource

Navigating Advance Directives and Medical Order Forms 

Advance directives and medical order forms are two tools that can ease the process of making healthcare decisions for yourself and your loved ones. These forms ensure your wishes are respected…
The Importance of Conversation Groups
Class and Event Spotlight

The Importance of Conversation Groups for People with Aphasia

Conversation groups for people with aphasia are not just about learning to communicate again; they're about reconnecting with the world and reclaiming a life full of interaction and joy. For…

“Thank you, ACC! I came to my first Aphasia Community meeting on my own, when Hank was still in the hospital recovering from a massive stroke. I felt warmly welcomed and supported, which was exactly what I needed. After ten years, our Aphasia Community continues to lift me up, sharing courage, strength, and resilience.”  

  • Donna Starr-Prince, a spouse of a person with aphasia