The PPA Support group is for those persons with PPA who have completed the 8-week MnCAN Staying Connected PPA Education program. This group provides ongoing support from peers with PPA and their care partners and is facilitated by a Speech-Language Pathologist. Groups meet in-person at the Edina Library. Day and time of meeting is determined […]
The PPA Care Partner Support group is for those persons caring for someone with PPA who have completed the 8-week MnCAN Staying Connected PPA Education program. Persons with PPA are also welcome to join this group with their care partner. This group provides ongoing support from peers and is facilitated by a Speech-Language Pathologist. There […]
Speak Up! is a support group for young adults ages 18-45 who could benefit from connection and support during the aphasia recovery journey with their younger peers. The group is facilitated by a Speech Language Pathologist. There is no charge for attending. This group aims to: to provide connection and support; to know that you […]
Conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. This is a small group of 5-7 people who are supported by a Speech Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or trained volunteers. It is a great opportunity to gain confidence and […]
Conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. This is a small group of 5-7 people who are supported by a Speech Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or trained volunteers. It is a great opportunity to gain confidence and […]
Conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. This is a small group of 5-7 people who are supported by a Speech Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or trained volunteers. It is a great opportunity to gain confidence and […]
Conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. This is a small group of 5-7 people who are supported by a Speech Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or trained volunteers. It is a great opportunity to gain confidence and […]
This club is an arts and drama outlet developed by and for people with aphasia. It provides diverse theater experiences for its participants. This includes theater-inspired games, improvisation, gesture work, and script reading as able and performance opportunities. The Drama Club provides aphasia friendly tools to participants including supports as per the supportive conversation approach […]
Conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. This is a small group of 5-7 people who are supported by a Speech Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or trained volunteers. It is a great opportunity to gain confidence and […]
The Confident Communicators Gavel Club is a participant-facilitated group focusing on public speaking and leadership. It is affiliated with Toastmasters International and was developed by MnCAN specifically for people with aphasia. Participants will work on public speaking skills through prepared talks and impromptu short talks — all while being supported by volunteers and the Speech […]