March of Dimes Canada - Richmond Hill - Aphasia and Communication Disabilities Program

Application

Contact the Ontario Health atHome or find referral form on www.marchofdimes.ca/acdp

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Adults 18 years and older with aphasia or related communication disorders following stroke, brain injury or brain illness * contact Aphasia Communication Disabilities Program, Speech Language Pathologist Consultant regarding eligibility criteria

Fees

Service * subsidy available for eligible participants

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Central Ontario

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

All Aphasia and Communication Disabilities programs are communicatively and physically accessible

Description of Services:

Offers a wide range of programs and services to maximize the independence, personal empowerment and community participation of people with disabilities

Aphasia and Communication Disabilities Program

weekly therapeutic programming for adults (18 years and older) with aphasia and other communication disabilities caused by stroke, brain injury, or brain illness such as Primary Progressive Aphasia, Parkinson's Disease or Multiple Sclerosis thus making it hard to talk, to understand spoken words as well as to read and write

Adult Conversation Groups:

provide mutual 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 communicative accessible programs

Other services:

information and referral
advocacy, education, and awareness raising
workshops for clients, families, and volunteers

Services and Programs:

About Us

If you live with aphasia or a related communication disability in Ontario, or are you a caregiver for someone who does, then our Aphasia and Communication Disabilities Program (ACDP) is for you. ACDP staff are communication disorders professionals who work with you to improve communication, enhance quality of life, and facilitate independence.