Kelsey O’Connor’s presentation is about how to rebuild identity after a brain injury. Kelsey is a former student-athlete and recent social work graduate from North Carolina State University. After having multiple head injuries that ended her athletic-career, Kelsey learned to see others, and herself, for more than what they do and hopes to share this new way of thinking with others. Click here to watch Kelsey’s pre-recorded presentation. The post TAP Talk – January 2024 first appeared on Triangle Aphasia Project. The post TAP Talk – January 2024 appeared first on Trian ..read more

  You will love the latest edition of the TAP Client Newsletter written by the members of the “Write On” Aphasia group.  These clients work with group leader, Abbe Simon, to express their ideas and passions in written mode.  Aphasia doesn’t hold them back… enjoy!! Here it is:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oS_TgWwQ2IyFlKM_FtJcY4QrrxeHqfEs/view?usp=sharing The post TAP’s “Write On” Summer 2023 Newsletter first appeared on Triangle Aphasia Project. The post TAP’s “Write On” Summer 2023 Newsletter appeared first on Triangle Aphasia Project ..read more

So excited to share the work of the “Write On” group who, together, create a dynamic and engaging newsletter.  These authors, all who have aphasia, share stories, recipes, memories and interests through the modality of the written word.  With the guidance (and newsletter design) of Group Leader, Abbe Simon (SLP), the editorial and writing team create pure holiday magic. Check it out!  http://www.icontact-archive.com/archive?c=963650&f=36083&s=39608&m=1099545&t=d735f0d36bee6e14554090bfe3c634174063d8320acbb915612a74b6dcca83ce The post “Write On” Newsletter… the Win ..read more

It is fair to say that we all have a new appreciation for “connection” following a challenging 2 1/2 years of isolation and disengagement.  It has always been TAP’s mission to find avenues for connection and reduce the all-to-common feelings of social isolation after a diagnosis of aphasia. It is exactly why our organization shifted to serve in Feb/March of 2020, offering a TAP@Home program in lieu of the in-person groups and trainings that we had become accustomed to.  This transition had TAP staff and group leaders learning how to use Zoom and other technologies to provide language ..read more

A different kind of “hot”, 988 is the new hotline for a mental health crisis. With a July heatwave crossing the country, our groups have been talking about how “hot” it is!  But another “hot” topic in our conversation groups has included the much-anticipated hotline for mental health crises. This new national phone number “988” is designed to work similarly to the well known “911” First Responder number.  But while dialing 911 will connect you with EMS, the Fire Department or Police, dialing 988 will link you to a trained crisis counselor. The easy to remember number is part of a nat ..read more

This week saw “Aphasia” in the news, as Gabrielle Giffords, former AZ Congresswoman introduced her long awaited documentary:  “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down”.  This powerful film chronicles Gabby’s life and her political journey that was tragically cut short by a targeted act of violence in January 2011 that took the life of 6 people and caused injury to 13 others.  Gabby sustained a gunshot wound to the brain, partially paralyzing her, causing visual impairment and resulting in severe aphasia and apraxia of speech.  Gabby’s journey with APHASIA is documented with vid ..read more

Raleigh, N.C. – Following Bruce Willis’ announcement that he would be stepping away from acting after he was diagnosed with aphasia, there’s been a lot of media buzz around the topic. For those who aren’t familiar, aphasia is a communication disorder that affects a person’s ability to use language in the forms of speech, writing, reading, and listening. What makes this a particularly challenging diagnosis for many is that it does not impact intelligence or memory. Having reached such a level of importance, even the governor’s office is taking note, officially recognizing June as Aphasia Awaren ..read more