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What is Dysphasia?
Recently the word "dysphasia" has been in the news, but most people have never heard the term and don't really know what it is. Here's some basic information about dysphasia. The term "dysphasia" is a little-used version of the word "aphasia"....
Jackie of DaZy Aphasia Centre Honored with Founder’s Award
We are pleased to announce that Jackie Davis–Zychowicz, Co-Founder of the DaZy Aphasia Centre, has been selected as this year's Founder Award honoree. Jackie was working as a nurse and taking someone's blood pressure when she had a stroke....
Best Mother’s Day Gifts for a Mom with Aphasia
Here's 10 tips for honoring your mother with aphasia, in an aphasia-friendly way. Instead of writing a long note inside that Mother’s Day card, include one or more special photos of the two of you that you can look at together. Give a framed...
New Board Members Help Us Grow!
Voices of Hope for Aphasia is proud to announce the addition of two new talented members to their Board of Directors. The nonprofit, headquartered in St. Petersburg, provides innovative programs and support to people living with communication...
Voices of Hope for Aphasia Goes to Orlando!
We're thrilled to be on the program at the 2016 Speaking Out conference in Orlando, thanks to the Florida Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the National Aphasia Association, on Saturday, May 28 . Join us and others living with aphasia from...
How to Vote in Florida If You Have a Communication Disability
Sure, Florida has taken a bum rap in years past for voting procedures (hanging chads, anyone?), but now Florida has great procedures to help everyone vote - including people with print or language disabilities, like aphasia. Here are four steps...
Advocates for Aphasia Wanted!
Nominations are now open for the second annual Founder's award, a chance to recognize any person with aphasia, family member, or professional who has made an extraordinary contribution to aphasia advocacy. Voices of Hope for Aphasia wishes to...
Overcome Disabilities, Vote Confidently & Secretly!
Today's primary election in Florida is the prelude to the big day when we will all vote for our next President! But if you have trouble reading, using a stylus or pen, or some other disability, it might be hard for you to vote on your own,...
Do NOT Miss This Year’s Conference: for People with Aphasia, & SLPs!
SAVE THE DATE: September 30 - October 1, 2016 are the dates for this year's conference, featuring internationally known invited speakers and a unique, interactive format that combines the perspectives of people living with aphasia with...