What year did you join MnCAN?

Jay joined MnCAN in 2022.

What are your hobbies and interests?

Jay loves to spend time with his family. He also loves golf, tennis and hiking.

What do you enjoy most about MnCAN?

Jay enjoys practicing speech with others who have aphasia too. He has met so many nice people in MnCAN.

What do you want people to know about aphasia?

Jay would like people to know that is important to talk slowly with him. MnCAN has helped him learn how to communicate better.

Program Update

• The winter/spring session will be wrapping up for most groups in April. The eight-week summer session will start in June. Watch for summer registration in early May.
• MnCAN has launched a Book Club for People With Aphasia. If you would like more information on the summer book club, please email contact@mncan.org.

Read more about Rebecca and all of our MnCAN Group Facilitators here:

MnCAN Group Facilitators

MSP Sunflower Program

Minneapolis - St. Paul Airport offers the Sunflower Lanyard Program for ANYONE with a hidden disability, including aphasia. No need to show any proof of qualifying disability.

Pick up a lanyard at the information desk at either Terminal 1 or Terminal 2. No need to register in advance. When someone working at the airport sees someone wearing a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower-branded lanyard, they will then know that this person may need extra assistance/patience.

Read more information about the Sunflower Program: MSP Sunflower Lanyard Program

Upcoming Events

FREE VIRTUAL educational opportunity for individuals with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) or a Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) diagnosis and their care partner.

The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) is hosting an education conference both in-person and virtually on zoom. Register for an opportunity to learn about resources and support, engage with experts and connect with those on a similar journey. 

Date: Friday, May 3, 2024

Time: 9:30 a.m. Central Time 

Location: In-person at the Hyatt Regency Houston and virtual via Zoom

Cost: FREE

Read more event details below and register here: AFTD Education Conference 2024

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