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Submit your poetry about aphasia
Do you have a favorite poem that expresses your experience with aphasia? Have you written a poem about aphasia? We are seeking your submissions for an extraordinary event that will take place on March 24 in St Petersburg, FL. Aphasia's Got...
Help improve speech at home through conversation
Mark Ittleman, speech pathologist and author of The Teaching of Talking, will be our guest speaker on Friday, February 9 from 10 am - 12 pm on the campus of USF St Petersburg (location details here). Mark is an expert in the field of aphasia...
What is aphasia? Find out on January 26, 2018
Voices of Hope for Aphasia is pleased to announce a new, one-day program, "What is aphasia?" This program is open to people with aphasia, family members, and friends. We'll answer your questions, like: Why can I say a word in the morning and...
A Life Participation Approach to Aphasia Technology
Please join us at the Assistive Technology Industry Association's 2018 conference, January 30 - February 3, 2018 in Orlando, FL. We'll be presenting information about the preferences of people with aphasia in our region on technology topics....
Great Gifts for Someone Living with Aphasia
Here’s 10 tips for holiday gift-giving in an aphasia-friendly way. Instead of a long note or newsletter inside that holiday card, include one or more special photos of the two of you that you can look at together. Give a framed photo, poster, or...
Apps for Aphasia – A Gift For You!
Apps can help you accomplish things you can't otherwise do. But only if it's the RIGHT app. How do you know which app to pick? Start by downloading our Apps for Aphasia Guide 2017. The guide will give you a helpful overview of many of the...
Put us on your shopping list this season!
Here are 3 ways you can help us. Black Friday. Cyber Monday. Sign up at smile.amazon.com now and choose Voices of Hope for Aphasia as your charity. Then, whenever you shop at Amazon, they'll donate an amount equal to a percentage of what you...
Drop off your outdated electronics
Do you live in the greater St Petersburg area and want to donate electronics that you're planning to upgrade this holiday season? Here are 3 days to stop by, meet us, and donate. Monday & Wednesday, Nov 27 & 29, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm:...