Resources

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Aphasia Forward Groups

A Zoom group started by Cindy Yee Lam Walker in 2023 for Aphasia friends. There are currently 14 groups.

Monday
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wake Up the Week
Cindy Lam Walker & Leeann LaCarbonara
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Words in Motion (Songs & Lyrics)
Cindy Lam Walker
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Music Appreciation
Josh D. Smith
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Classic Book - Pilgrims' Progress
Cindy Lam Walker
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Book Club (Every OTHER Tuesday)
Brian Bassett, Leeann LaCarbonara & Joelle Sisto
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Reading Crew - CNN/People.com (Every OTHER Tuesday)
Cindy Lam Walker & Leeann LaCarbonara
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Talk of the Town (News)
James Bardunias
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Bible 1
Cindy Lam Walker & Joelle Sisto
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Talk of the Town (History Articles)
Joelle Sisto
Thursday
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Storytelling
Cindy Lam Walker & Joelle Sisto
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Bible 2
Cindy Lam Walker & Josh D. Smith
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Conversation
Leeann LaCarbonara & Cindy Lam Walker
Friday
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Talk of the Town (Entertainment News)
Cindy Lam Walker
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sing & Dance
Cindy Lam Walker
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89436377594?pwd=dU93cGJqdWdyLzB4MXBUaXc1c2MxQT09
Meeting ID: 894 3637 7594
Passcode: 960180

Additional Resources

  • Aphasia Recovery Connection
    Peer support, education, and advocacy for the aphasia community
  • Beyond Stillness
    One of our key collaborators, which showcases stories from stroke survivors
  • Lingraphica
    Communication devices, therapy apps, and support for people with aphasia
  • National Aphasia Association
    Information, support, and resources for people with aphasia and their families
  • National Aphasia Synergy
    National Aphasia Synergy is a peer-led group which seeks to raise awareness of aphasia and develop a rich peer network of people with aphasia. Learn more here.
  • Virtual Connections
    Free online groups and activities for people with aphasia, hosted by Lingraphica and partners