So excited to share the work of the “Write On” group who, together, create a dynamic and engaging newsletter. These authors, all who have aphasia, share stories, recipes, memories and interests through the modality of the written word. With the guidance (and newsletter design) of Group Leader, Abbe Simon (SLP), the editorial and writing team […]
It is fair to say that we all have a new appreciation for “connection” following a challenging 2 1/2 years of isolation and disengagement. It has always been TAP’s mission to find avenues for connection and reduce the all-to-common feelings of social isolation after a diagnosis of aphasia. It is exactly why our organization shifted […]
This week saw “Aphasia” in the news, as Gabrielle Giffords, former AZ Congresswoman introduced her long awaited documentary: “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down”. This powerful film chronicles Gabby’s life and her political journey that was tragically cut short by a targeted act of violence in January 2011 that took the life of 6 people and caused […]
