Learn to Write with Your Non-dominant Hand
Learning to write with your non-dominant hand due to right-side paralysis is not just a challenge but a goal that is both within your reach and achievable. By exploring solutions,…
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Getting to Know Ken Turley
When did you have your stroke? March 31, 2019 What is your favorite thing to do? Sports, Football, both professional and college levels What is your favorite thing to talk…
Aphasia Outreach: Connecting Communities and Creating Change
Outreach is a powerful tool for bridging the gap between organizations and their communities. At its core, outreach is about connection. It's a concerted effort to reach out to individuals…
Caregiver Bill of Rights: Empowering Those Who Care
Caregiving is an act of kindness, love, and patience. It's a role that millions step into, often without preparation or choice, to support a family member or friend in need.…
Getting to Know: ACC President Dr. Donna Polelle, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
How long have you been with the ACC? Since it’s very beginning! In October 2017, several of us started a conversation envisioning an organization to meet the needs of people…
A Creative Journey to Communication Through Art
Aphasia, a condition that can make communication challenging, often leads to feelings of isolation. However, in the world of art, language is not a barrier, and expression knows no bounds.…
Experiencing Aphasia Through Simulations
Imagine waking up one day to find that the words you want to say just won't come out right. You know what you want to express, but the sentences are…
The Aphasia Bill of Rights: A Beacon of Hope and Understanding
The Aphasia Bill of Rights is a pivotal document that serves as a reminder that despite the communication barriers, individuals with aphasia deserve the same respect as anyone else. Aphasia…
“The ACC has been a life changer for us since Kris joined almost one year ago… 3 years post stroke. The support and encouragement that we receive has exceeded our expectations. ACC is a big happy family that we love.”
– Susan Michl, parent of a person with aphasia
Balancing Caregiving and Work
Balancing caregiving and work is crucial for maintaining your well-being and ensuring necessary care for your loved ones. Caring for a person with aphasia is a labor of love that…
Getting to Know Wilma Reider
When did you have your stroke? First stroke April 2021, second stroke June 2021 What is your favorite thing to do? Gardening and flowers What is your favorite thing to…
Giving Challenge 2024 Recap
We cannot thank you enough for your generosity! We are in awe of the generosity shown to the Aphasia Community Center, Inc., during the Giving Challenge 2024 on April…
“I love teaching Sports Talk class because it’s fun. Sports are my thing! The
class helps with conversation, and everybody has something to add, even if
they have trouble communicating.”
-Tom Boyle, a person with aphasia and group leader for Sports Talk
How to Live with Aphasia
Aphasia is a language disorder that affects one's ability to communicate with others. It can result from a stroke or brain injury and affects one's ability to talk, read, write,…
Getting to Know Jamie Callison
When did you have your stroke? May 9, 2023 What is your favorite thing to do? Go to the beach! What is your favorite thing to talk about? I like…