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…
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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…
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.…
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…
Reading Group Celebrates its 8th Anniversary
Our Reading Group is celebrating its 8th Anniversary thanks to Jan Bisset, Ph.D. Jan was instrumental in starting and continuing to lead the Reading Group. The Reading Group gathers to…
New Classes are a Hit!
In January, the Aphasia Community Center rolled out four new classes. All four classes were hits! If you didn’t get to join us last month, you get another chance in…
Computer Apps Class
Computer Apps Class is a free in-person session and resource that provides hands-on training, support, and guidance for people with aphasia using speech therapy apps on an iPad. The speech…
Aphasia Community Center Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
The Aphasia Community Center’s fifth anniversary celebration was attended by Center members, its dedicated volunteers, speech-language pathologists and board members. The celebration occurred between the Tuesday classes provided at the…
Why Play Games?
Why play games? Games aren't just fun. Games also allow people with aphasia to practice reading, math, and socialization skills. Games can help restore lost skills, such as sequencing, numbers,…
Aphasia Awareness Dinner 2023 Huge Success
The Aphasia Community Center held its Aphasia Awareness Dinner 2023 in June. There was a crowd of approximately 94 people who attended. At the dinner, we learned ways to communicate…
Math for Daily Living
Many people with aphasia experience a problem with the activities of daily living involving numbers and basic number comprehension. This problem can cause issues with understanding prices and quantities in…
Aphasia Awareness Month
June is Aphasia Awareness Month. This is a national campaign to increase awareness about the language disorder and recognize people with Aphasia and their caregivers. Aphasia is a communication disorder…
Suncoast Aphasia Support Group & Aphasia Community Center Annual Picnic
Some great people are learning to live life successfully with Aphasia. Last month, they gathered to enjoy a picnic, catch up with old friends, and meet new friends.
Aphasia: The Ugly, the Bad, and the Good
At the February Suncoast Aphasia Support Group, the attendees had a lively discussion about Aphasia: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. We have reversed the order because who wants to end on a sour note! Can you relate to any of these? Do they describe your feelings?