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Organisation:
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March of Dimes Canada - Whitby - Aphasia and Communication Disabilities Program
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Adresse postale:
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Westminster United Church
1850 Rossland Rd E
Whitby, ON
L1N 3P2
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Carte
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Intersection:
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Rossland Rd E and Garrard Rd
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Accessibilité:
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Accessible en fauteuil roulant
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Heures d’ouverture:
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Fri 9am-12noon and 12:30pm-3:30pm
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Exécutifs:
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Sara Ashby - Speech Language Pathologist
sashby@marchofdimes.ca
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Description des services:
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Community-based program for adults with acquired communication disabilities caused by stroke, brain injury, or brain illness.
Weekly conversation groups enable clients to:
practice communication skills in a welcoming environment
participate in conversations in any way that is comfortable
be part of a community of adults helping each other
Services are available virtually or in-person.
Other services offered:
information, referral, and assessment
advocacy, education, and awareness raising
workshops for clients, families, and volunteers
training for staff of other facilities and community agencies
Speech-Language Pathology and Communication Disorder Assistant student mentorship opportunities.
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Procédé et formulaires:
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Application available at www.marchofdimes.ca/EN/programs/acdp/Pages/Whatisaphasis.aspx
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Admissibilité / population desservie:
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Assessment required by SLP * Adults 18 years of age or older living with aphasia or other acquired communication disabilities due to stroke, brain injury, or brain illness.
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