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When people learn about aphasia-friendly communication, they say, “Oh, aphasia-friendly communication is just good communication.” Exactly! Aphasia-friendly communication helps everyone. We want to hear what you tell people as ways that help you communicate. For instance, do you ask them to write things down, speak slowly, or repeat what they have said?

 

Tell us what you tell people when they want to know about aphasia-friendly communication.

Join us for this next installment in our Aphasia Cafe series. These informal video chats bring the conversation and camaraderie of a face-to-face group into the comfort of your own living room.

All the Details

Everyone is welcome to our video chats, though they are structured specifically for people with aphasia in mind. Our chats are a mixture of people with aphasia, caregivers, and professionals working with people with aphasia. We ask that everyone uses aphasia-friendly communication.

Time

The next meeting is on June 7, 2023, at noon ET (that’s Eastern Time).

Topic

The topic we’re discussing: What do you ask people to do to make communication easier?

Download Zoom

Before the meeting, download Zoom, a free video chat software for your computer or mobile device. If you’ve never used Zoom, check out our quick guide to installing and using Zoom.

Collect Your Thoughts

Our chats are HUGE (as in lots and lots of people), so let us walk you through the format, so you know what to expect.

  • The form below contains a place where you can give a few thoughts you’d like to discuss connected to our meeting topic
  • We choose some answers and create slides so there will be text on the screen that you can read to aid communication
  • During the chat, we’ll ask you to elaborate on your answer while your slide is on the screen
  • Other people can chime in after you speak if they have thoughts they want to add
  • But don’t worry if you want to listen and not speak. You can do that, too
  • If you DO want to chime in, there are two ways to do that during the chat––use the chat box OR Zoom’s “raise hand” function. We’ll talk about how to do that in our reminder email and at the beginning of the chat
  • Remember, relax, take your time, and enjoy yourself. You’re in an aphasia-friendly space

Finally… RSVP (Yes, You Need to RSVP Each Time)

Sign up for each chat by filling out the form below. We’ll send you a reminder for the call beforehand, along with a link to the meeting. You will need to sign up to join us. Sign-up is open until Monday, June 5, 2023, at 8 am ET (again, Eastern Time).

 

Still have questions? Send us an email about this chat to answers@aphasia.org. We’re happy to help.