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March of Dimes Canada - Whitby - Aphasia and Communication Disabilities Program
Westminster United Church
1850 Rossland Rd E
Whitby, ON
L1N 3P2
1850 Rossland Rd E
Whitby, ON
L1N 3P2
905-242-1207
Mon 9am-12noon * Fri 9am-12noon and 12:30pm-3:30pm
Last updated: Apr 4, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
Application available at www.marchofdimes.ca/EN/programs/acdp/Pages/Whatisaphasis.aspx
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Assessment required by SLP * Adults 18 years of age or older living with aphasia or other acquired communication disabilities due to stroke, brain injury, or brain illness.
Fees
Call for current fee schedule
Contacts
Speech Language Pathologist
Languages
English
Area(s) Served
Durham Region
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Aphasia is one of the communication disabilities that can occur after stroke, brain injury or brain illness. It may be hard to talk, to understand spoken words, to read and write.
Adult conversation groups:
Other Services:
Adult conversation groups:
- Provide mutual aid and peer support
- Encourage the use of supportive communication strategies
- Incorporate Life History Communication Books and communication aids.
- Volunteer and staff work together to design and develop “aphasia-friendly” and communicatively accessible programs.
Other Services:
- Information and Referral
- Advocacy, Education, and Awareness Raising
- Workshops for clients, families, and volunteers
- Training for staff of other facilities and community agencies
- Speech-Language Pathology and Communication Disorder Assistant student mentorship opportunities.
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Last updated: Apr 4, 2025: Suggest an edit
