CAC News
CAC List of Groups – May 2023
Here is an up-to-date listing of the in-person and virtual conversation groups and book clubs we are currently hosting. CAC Group List Poster - May 2023
Corbett Aphasia Rehabilitation and Education (CARE) Program
The University of Alberta is excited to announce the Winter 2023 Corbett Aphasia Rehabilitation and Education (CARE) program from January 19 to March 31, 2023. What: Group therapy for adults with aphasia Services are provided by SLP students under the supervision of a...
A Person with Aphasia is on the Ballot
Enjoy this feel good story about stroke survivor, Coleman Watson, who is a person with aphasia running for the U.S. senate. https://www.aphasia.org/stories/person-with-aphasia-stroke-survivor-coleman-watson-u-s-senate/
Alberta Aphasia Camp
Thanks to generous donations the Alberta Aphasia Camp is offering free registration to the first 30 applicants to Alberta Aphasia camp happening via Zoom on September 18th & 19th (9 am - 2 pm each day). Registration can be completed online at the Alberta Aphasia...
SLP Job Posting
SLP Job Description - June 2021 The Calgary Aphasia Centre is pleased to announce that we are currently recruiting a speech-language pathologist (SLP) for a part-time contract position. If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of adults living with...
15 Years Later: Living with Stroke and Aphasia
Check out this excellent account of living with stroke and aphasia as described by stroke survivor, Cary Seibel, and his daughter, Andrea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfSHCtv4ok8
Aphasia Friendly Communication Support Resources – Including COVID-19
La Trobe University in Australia has created an outstanding set of resources to support health professionals working with persons with aphasia - https://www.latrobe.edu.au/research/centres/health/aphasia/resources . Check it out!
National Aphasia Association One Aphasia Action Project + Aphasia Cafe Videoconferences
Social distancing is difficult for people with aphasia. Check out this list of small, actionable activities from the National Aphasia Association that you can do from home each day to work on your communication skills...
Coronavirus Update
Due to mounting concerns about the coronavirus (Covid-19), the CAC steering committee has made the decision to place all of our conversation groups (Parkdale Church, First Baptist Church, Heart and Stroke and Glenmore Park) and the book club on hold until further...
Alberta Aphasia Camp 2020
Nice article on the Corbett Hall Speech-Language Pathology Clinic at the University of Alberta and the Alberta Aphasia Camp 2020. This year's camp will take place at the Gull Lake centre from September 18 to 20. Application forms will be available in May.
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