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Program Break will run from March 10th to 21st, 2025. Programs resume Monday, March 24th, 2025.

The Aphasia Institute Community is thrilled to announce that Dr. Aura Kagan, our esteemed colleague, friend, and mentor, has been appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada (C.M.). This prestigious honor celebrates her exceptional contributions to Canadian society and her groundbreaking work in the field of aphasia; a language disorder usually as a

Program Break will run from Dec 16th, 2024 to Jan 3, 2025. Programs resume Monday Jan 6th, 2025.

The Aphasia Institute remembers our Patron, the Honourable Roy McMurtry who passed away on March 18, 2024. He was a former Attorney General and Chief Justice of Ontario. He served as our patron for over a decade, and we are grateful for his support and attention. We send our thoughts and condolences to his family.

On December 7th, our members and their families enjoyed attending the Nutcracker – courtesy of our partnership with the Share the Magic program and the National Ballet.

On Saturday, November 18, Elyse Shumway, Director of Clinical Services and Education, and Aura Kagan, Executive Advisor, Strategy, Applied Research and Education, presented on “Supporting People with Aphasia in Making Their Own Critical Life Decisions: SCA™ in Action” at the 2023 ASHA Convention Changemaker session.

Members are being invited to sign up for Jan 2024 Programs. Program Registration link

Our members have been engaging in monthly group volunteer opportunities at the Daily Bread Food.

On Friday, June 23rd our members attended a workshop at the Art Gallary of Ontario (AGO). They had a wonderful time sketching still life. All supplies were provided by the AGO, along with free general admission passes. We thank the AGO for providing our members with this amazing opportunity.

On Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 9:00am ET our community came together for a day filled with fun, laughter and joy! We met at Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto and talked, walked and rolled together.

The Program Break will be from June 19th until July 3rd.

All our members, staff & volunteers will gather for our spring Town Hall online on Tuesday April 18th, 11:30 am -12:30 pm.