Minnesota Connect Aphasia Now

(ppa) education and support program - ppa is a form of frontotemporal disorders where primay initial symptom is aphasia. A speech language pathologist led 8 participants during one 8 week program to provide education and training in supportive communication techniques, technology and resources.

Support groups - provides support and education to care partners and/or persons with aphasia. Support groups include: ppa support group, aphasia care partner support group and young adults with aphasia support group. These grous meet monthly. Expenses incurred for ppa support group, aphasia care partner support group and young adults with aphasia support group were was 1,535, 645 and 592 respectively.

Coffee club - provide weekly informal drop-in group conversation for anyone. A speech pathologist and a volunteer help to facilitate as needed. Expense incurred during 2024 was 1,225. Drama club - provide diverse theater experiences for people with aphasia through the zoom. This includes theater-inspired games, improvisation, gesture work, and script reading as able and performance opportunities. Expense incurred during 2024 was 3,226. Confident communicators gavel club - focus on opportunities to develop public speaking skills & leadership skills. Participants will schedule times to practice and/or prepare with the volunteer on an individual basis. No expense incurred during 2024. Scholarship - provide financial support/scholarships to their group participants. Expense incurred during 2024 was 11,250. One-to-one/family friend - educate/support for family and friend of people with aphasia. Expense incurred during 2024 was 200. Book club for people with aphasia - read and discuss books, share thoughts/opinions and complete an activity related to the chapters. Expense incurred during 2024 was 2,656.