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Aphasia masks a person's inherent competence.
A person with aphasia
A person with aphasia
- knows what he/she wants
- can make his/her own decisions
- is a competent adult
Aphasia Awareness
Approximately 5% of people understand aphasia(1). More than 30% of people who have a stroke are affected by aphasia. In Canada, over 120,000 people are living with aphasia(2).
Our clients made the aphasia awareness video above in June 2015 to help others understand more about aphasia.
Our clients made the aphasia awareness video above in June 2015 to help others understand more about aphasia.
Aphasia Resources Online
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Helpful Resources
Disability Tax Credit: The Canada Revenue Agency is asking organizations to share information about the Disability Tax Credit. Please read the message below from the CRA that explains the DTC, and provides links for further information.
The disability tax credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit that helps persons with disabilities or their supporting persons reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay. Being eligible for the DTC can also open the door to other government programs such as the child disability benefit (CDB).
For more information, go to www.cra.gc.ca/dtc, or phone 1-800-959-8281 FREE.
Access 2 Entertainment: The Access 2 card allows persons with a disability to receive a discount or free admission for their caregiver at various attractions and theatres across Canada.
Visit http://easterseals.ca/english/access-2-entertainment-card for more information.
Disability Travel Card: The Disability Travel Card offers discounts to caregivers when traveling with a person with a disability. Participating partners include: Via Rail, Greyhound bus lines and Coach Canada.
For more information, visit: http://easterseals.ca/english/disability-travel-card
Aphasia Wallet Cards: An aphasia wallet cards allows people with aphasia to share helpful communication tips with others while in the community. View or print our template below.
Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Programs (ICAPs)
Approximately 12 ICAPs, or Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Programs exist in the world.
An ICAP involves intensity (at least 3 hours per day for at least 2 weeks) and comprehensive programming, which involves:
An ICAP involves intensity (at least 3 hours per day for at least 2 weeks) and comprehensive programming, which involves:
- individual and group therapy
- evidence-based treatment programs
- technology
- education
Other Community Aphasia Programs in Ontario, Canada
Aphasia Institute
Toronto, Ontario
416-226-3636
www.aphasia.ca
SAM Aphasia Program (Seniors Activation Maintenance)
Hamilton / Flamborough
www.samprogram.ca
ARTC (Adult Recreation Therapy Centre) Aphasia Program
Brantford, Ontario
www.artc.ca
H.A. Leeper Speech & Hearing Clinic
London, Ontario
www.uwo.ca/fhs/haleeper
Aphasia and Communication Disabilities Program, March of Dimes Canada
(formerly York Durham Aphasia Centre)
York / Durham Area
www.marchofdimes.ca/acdp
Niagara Aphasia Program
905-371-1569
Aphasia Centre of Ottawa
www.aphasiaottawa.org/
Waterloo Wellington Regional Aphasia Program (WWRAP)
Guelph, Waterloo, Kitchener, Fergus, Elmira, Erin, Cambridge
(519) 824-6000 Ext. 4357
www.sjhcg.ca/outreach-program-participants/aphasia-program
Joseph Brant Wellness House
Burlington
905-632-5358
www.jbmh.com
Toronto, Ontario
416-226-3636
www.aphasia.ca
SAM Aphasia Program (Seniors Activation Maintenance)
Hamilton / Flamborough
www.samprogram.ca
ARTC (Adult Recreation Therapy Centre) Aphasia Program
Brantford, Ontario
www.artc.ca
H.A. Leeper Speech & Hearing Clinic
London, Ontario
www.uwo.ca/fhs/haleeper
Aphasia and Communication Disabilities Program, March of Dimes Canada
(formerly York Durham Aphasia Centre)
York / Durham Area
www.marchofdimes.ca/acdp
Niagara Aphasia Program
905-371-1569
Aphasia Centre of Ottawa
www.aphasiaottawa.org/
Waterloo Wellington Regional Aphasia Program (WWRAP)
Guelph, Waterloo, Kitchener, Fergus, Elmira, Erin, Cambridge
(519) 824-6000 Ext. 4357
www.sjhcg.ca/outreach-program-participants/aphasia-program
Joseph Brant Wellness House
Burlington
905-632-5358
www.jbmh.com
Stroke Survivors Support Groups
Hamilton Young Stroke Survivors
1-800-263-3463 ext. 7734
Brain Injury Association of Peel and Halton
Mississauga Support Group
http://biaph.com/support-groups/mississauga-support-group/
Stroke Recovery Canada Burlington Chapter
www.srcburlington.net
Peel-Halton Young Stroke Survivor Support Group
416-425-3463 x7715
www.physs.org
Milton Stroke Survivors Support Group
http://www.mississaugahaltonhealthline.ca/displayservice.aspx?id=160604
Halton Stroke Fellowship
1-800-263-3463 ext 7744
Kitchener/Waterloo Stroke Survivor
Wellington
www.kwstrokesurvivor.com
1-800-263-3463 ext. 7734
Brain Injury Association of Peel and Halton
Mississauga Support Group
http://biaph.com/support-groups/mississauga-support-group/
Stroke Recovery Canada Burlington Chapter
www.srcburlington.net
Peel-Halton Young Stroke Survivor Support Group
416-425-3463 x7715
www.physs.org
Milton Stroke Survivors Support Group
http://www.mississaugahaltonhealthline.ca/displayservice.aspx?id=160604
Halton Stroke Fellowship
1-800-263-3463 ext 7744
Kitchener/Waterloo Stroke Survivor
Wellington
www.kwstrokesurvivor.com
Other Stroke Groups Resources
Oakville Strokers
The Oakville Strokers is a community charity offering an aquatic, social and recreational program to stroke survivors. The Oakville Strokers became a registered charity in 1998 and make their home in the Glen Abbey Community Centre.
www.oakvillestrokers.com
'Sauga Stroke Breakers
The Oakville Strokers is a community charity offering an aquatic, social and recreational program to stroke survivors. The Oakville Strokers became a registered charity in 1998 and make their home in the Glen Abbey Community Centre.
The Oakville Strokers is a community charity offering an aquatic, social and recreational program to stroke survivors. The Oakville Strokers became a registered charity in 1998 and make their home in the Glen Abbey Community Centre.
www.oakvillestrokers.com
'Sauga Stroke Breakers
The Oakville Strokers is a community charity offering an aquatic, social and recreational program to stroke survivors. The Oakville Strokers became a registered charity in 1998 and make their home in the Glen Abbey Community Centre.
(1) Patterson, R., Robert, A., Berry, R., Cain, M., Iqbal, M., Code, C., Rochon, E., & Leonard, C. (2015). Raising public awareness of aphasia in southern Ontario, Canada: A survey. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1 - 6.
(2) Rose, M., & Attard, M. (2015). Practices and challenges in community aphasia groups in Australia: Results of a national survey. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1-11.
(2) Rose, M., & Attard, M. (2015). Practices and challenges in community aphasia groups in Australia: Results of a national survey. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1-11.
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