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Program:
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Aphasia and Communication Disabilities Program
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Address:
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13311 Yonge St, Suite 202
Richmond Hill, ON
L4E 3L6
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Map
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Accessibility Notes:
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All Aphasia and Communication Disabilities programs are communicatively and physically accessible
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Hours:
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| Mon | 9am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 9am-4:30pm | |
| Wed | 9am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 9am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 9am-4:30pm | |
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Service Description:
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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
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Fees:
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Service * subsidy available for eligible participants
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Application:
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Contact the Ontario Health atHome or find referral form on www.marchofdimes.ca/acdp
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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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
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