On-line Disability Communities: Aphasia
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New Horizons Un-Limited Community Forum is our on-line disability community forum here at New Horizons Un-Limited. The link above will take you to our NHU Community Forum's Welcome Pages. Our NHU Community Forum enables you to post messages, use instant messaging, Share Your Knowledge, Tell Us What You Think, Review a Resource, post classifieds, and more.
The following link will take you to our NHU Community Forum for people experiencing Aphasia.
NHU is not affiliated with any of the following disability communities and is not liable for any actions resulting from the visit to the linked resources.
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Warning! The resources below link to other on-line community forums in which people with disabilities may participate. Please be aware of the safety issues concerning the use of such online communities. It is not wise to share personal information (i.e. last name, address, phone number, social security number, etc.) to strangers you meet in discussion boards, newsgroups, chat rooms, etc. Please use your best judgment while visiting these on-line communities. For more information on using Internet forums, see our NHU Guide to Internet Discussion and Message Boards or Forums.
National
Aphasia Recovery Connection: Virtual Connections
Often, it can be difficult for people with aphasia to receive consistent speech therapy due to issues with insurance or accessibility. Virtual Connections offers online meetups where people with aphasia from all over the world can practice their conversation skills multiple times per day, every day of the week.Our sessions, which are led by speech pathologists and rehab experts, provide a wide range of activities including singing, dancing, yoga, reading, poetry, conversation, and so much more! These daily Zoom sessions are offered to people with aphasia and their care partners at no cost.
The Stroke Network is an on-line stroke support and information group designed to help everyone in the stroke family. This stroke support group is available 24/7. The purpose of this organization is to provide on-line support for stroke survivors and caregivers of adult stroke.
Triangle Aphasia Project
They serve individuals with aphasia, their families, and the community through innovative life participation approaches that maximize communicative potential and reduce barriers to social re-engagement.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are at the core of who we are at Triangle Aphasia Project Unlimited. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and is central to who we are. We value, welcome, and affirm people from all backgrounds and perspectives, and we are committed to being a safe, inclusive, and collaborative community for all. For more information call 919-650-3854 or send email to info@aphasiaproject.org
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