Description
Aphasia (uh-fay'-zhuh) is an acquired communication disorder caused by an injury to the brain that affects a person’s ability to communicate. It is most often the result of stroke or head injury.
The Aphasia Institute is a community-based centre of excellence, pioneering programs and practices that help the 100,000 Canadians with aphasia learn how to communicate in new ways so they can re-join life’s conversations. Through direct service, research, and education and training, Aphasia Institute has built a reputation as a world leader in aphasia care.
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facebook.comNew Program!!! The Aphasia Institute Compass Series presents "Finding Direction and Re-calibrating Life Together A Program for Partners Living with Aphasia. This program is designed specifically for an individual with aphasia and a conversation partner (e.g. spouse, child, sibling, or friend). Those eligible for this program include those who: 1) have lived with aphasia for at least one year, and 2) are open to moving beyond impairment. Participants will engage with our staff and trained volunteers for 2 and a half days and receive customized follow-up subsequent to the program. Contact our Social Worker, Corinne Smirle (csmirle@aphasia.ca) for registration details.
2015-16 Agency Achievements
Highlighting some of our agency's achievements in 2015-16.
Giving Hope to People with Aphasia
A video production created by volunteer Gayle Wilmot in which our members thank our volunteers for the essential work they provide in the delivery of our programs. This video was presented at our Annual General Meeting, Monday Sept 26, 2016.
Photos from Aphasia Institute's post
What an awesome day at the Ball Game - the Jays vs. the Houston Astros AND of course, the Jays won: 4 / 2.
Timeline Photos
Today our members and their families are at Ward's Island, Sunshine Centre, enjoying the amazing weather and taking some time to relax.
Timeline Photos
We did it again! Toronto Challenge Sunday June 12 For the FOURTH year in a row, the Aphasia Institute has won the award for being the agency with the highest number of participants. Over 200 participants including staff (their families), our clients with aphasia and their families, volunteers and friends of the Aphasia Institute came out to make this year's Walk Talk & Roll an awesome success. What amazing support! And as of today, we're just $6,000 away from our goal of $80,000!!!! We can do it!
Aphasia Institute: Aphasia Awareness Week
The Aphasia Institute wishes to thank the Honourable Rob Oliphant, MP, Don Valley West, for all his support during Aphasia Awareness Week. Please go here to read more and view a video of the Minister addressing the House of Commons on aphasia, Aphasia Awareness Week, and the Aphasia Institute: http://www.aphasia.ca/aphasia-awareness-week/
Volunteering at AI: Always Expect the Unexpected
Our clients recently made a video, celebrating our wonderful volunteers. Here, from the client perspective, is what an "ordinary" volunteer day looks like: https://youtu.be/WiQ4hM1Cjr0
Aphasia Institute: Walk, Talk ‘n Roll 2016
Will you Walk, Talk 'n Roll with us this year? We'd love for you to join us! Here's how: http://bit.ly/1W6osi8 And if you can't join us, please consider making a donation and help us keep our promise to our clients: "We help you navigate your life... one conversation at a time."
Volunteer Celebration 2016
Our "Alice In Wonderland" themed party demonstrates the "magic" of our community. Together with our volunteers, we celebrate creativity, conversation and the future of possibilities yet to come. One of the deep secrets of life is that all that is really worth the doing is what we do for others. Lewis Carroll Go to: https://youtu.be/WiQ4hM1Cjr0 to view our "Volunteer Thank You" Video: "Expect the Unexpected"
Timeline Photos
Our recipients at the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards.
Volunteer Toronto
Jane Thorson and her 3 daughters. Jane received the Volunteer Toronto Legacy Award for her 30 years as a volunteer with the Aphasia Institute.
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