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Organisation:
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March of Dimes Canada - Peterborough - Aphasia and Communication Disabilities Program
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Numéros de téléphone:
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905-242-1207
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Adresse
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Northminster United Church
300 Sunset Blvd
Peterborough, ON
K9H 5L3
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Point géographique:
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Peterborough
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Accessibilité:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Heures d’ouverture:
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Call for hours
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Personnes-ressources publiques:
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Aphasia and Communication Disabilities Program Assistant
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Description des services:
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Aphasia is one of the communication disabilities that can occur after stroke, brain injury or brain illness. It may be hard to talk, to understand spoken words, to read and write.
Adult conversation groups:
- Provide mutual aid and peer support
- Encourage the use of supportive communication strategies
- Incorporate Life History Communication Books and communication aids.
- Volunteer and staff work together to design and develop “aphasia-friendly” and communicatively accessible programs.
Other Services:
- Information and Referral
- 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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Self referral-website or telephone, www.marchofdimes.ca/acdp
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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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Langues:
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English
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Zone desservie:
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Peterborough
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Dernière mise à jour:
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4/4/2025
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Adresse Web du profil de service:
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fre/displayService.aspx?id=166535
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