Triangle Aphasia Project Unlimited

#GivingTuesday is coming up on December 3rd. Celebrated each year the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, this is a day to come together and give instead of shop. With the funds we could spend on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, we can instead make a lasting impact on a community in need. TAP is the only non-profit bringing virtual and in-person conversation groups to people with aphasia in North Carolina, and the need is only growing. For most of our clients, we are the only aphasia recovery resource they have. Please consider TAP this Giving Tuesday, and share this message with your family and friends. https://onecau.se/aphasia

?? Fall weather is officially here, and what better way to enjoy it than to get outside & give back to the community! Join us for Triangle Aphasia Project Unlimited‘s annual 5K and Fun Run this Saturday, October 26th at Joyner Park in Wake Forest! ?? Sign up for the 5K or Fun Run (.2 mile) and run, walk or roll your way to the finish. ?? Enjoy complimentary BBQ sliders from legendary Smiths Smokehouse and Smoothies. ?? Get a free TAP pint glass or beanie with your registration! ?? Fun Run participants can enter our costume contest. ?? Live DJ to hype up the crowd ?? Awards & prizes will be presented to race winners. ?? Sat, Oct 26, 11:30 AM @ Joyner Park ?? 701 Harris Rd, Wake Forest, NC Sign up here: TapStridesForSpeech.com See you there! #5K #NCNonprofits

This weekend we gathered clients, families, and group leaders together for a picnic in Raleigh. Thank you to those who were able to join us! These opportunities to socialize and see friends in person are a delight to all of us. ??

I was glad to spend yesterday at a fun event. ?? Smedes York worked with his team at York Properties and Charlotte Fullbright to put on a Maintain Your Brain concert and fundraiser for Triangle Aphasia Project Unlimited. Maintain Your Brain is an awareness and fundraising platform that helps us reach new audiences in our area with education about aphasia, strokes and brain health. Good work to this team and congratulations on the event!

A wonderful evening with Justine Knight, Annie Lane and Olivia Herrmann of Triangle Aphasia Project Unlimited as they provided excellent training about aphasia. I didn’t take notes but I asked GenAI to provide a summary and it remarkably mirrors what was shared tonight. ?? Supporting Individuals with Aphasia: A Guide for Effective Communication Aphasia is a communication disorder that affects a person's ability to process and use language. It's a challenging condition, not just for those diagnosed but also for their friends, family, and colleagues. Here are some insights and tips on how to support someone living with aphasia. ?? Understanding the Experience Individuals with aphasia may know exactly what they want to say. They can often visualize the concept or understand it, yet they struggle to find the right words. This can be deeply frustrating, leading to feelings of isolation or embarrassment. They might think, "I know what I want to say, why can't I say it?" and feel anxious about the social expectations to communicate fluently. ??How You Can Help 1. Gain Attention: Make sure you have their attention before speaking. 2. Reduce Distractions: Limit background noise to help them focus. 3. Keep It Simple: Use straightforward language at a normal volume. 4. Be Patient: Allow them time to express themselves without interruption. 5. Use Multiple Modes: Combine gestures, writing, and facial expressions with speech. 6. Confirm Understanding: Ask yes/no questions to ensure mutual understanding. 7. Encourage Attempts: Celebrate all attempts to communicate, regardless of errors. 8. Involve Them: Include them in conversations and decisions as much as possible. 9. Encourage Independence: Allow them to be as self-reliant as they can. 10. Use Visual and Auditory Cues: Body language and tone can aid comprehension. Creating an environment where individuals with aphasia feel understood and valued is crucial. By employing these strategies, we can make a significant difference in their ability to connect and communicate with the world around them. For more detailed resources and support, consider reaching out to Triangle Aphasia Project Unlimited. --- #stroke #tbi #aphasia

June is Aphasia Awareness Month - officially! We encourage you to use this month to educate your friends, family and colleagues about aphasia. With more education comes a more welcoming world.

Raise your paddle if you're ready for our Signature Speakeasy! ??♀? Join us on Friday, June 21st for our biggest fundraiser of the year. We'll provide dinner, drinks, and a live auction. You provide the smiles. Buy your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gsSsapsp

A handful of clients came together to perform this weekend at UNC Health’s Stroke Survivor and Caregiver event. We call this group the TAPtastics! Getting up there and singing with aphasia shows courage… and most importantly, their fun personalities. ???? Thanks to Abbe Simon for making it happen and Alie Chandler, MM, MT-BC, NMT for playing the music! ??

TAP Sustainers are donors who sign up for automatic monthly donations. They give our organization the power to know there is reliable monthly income, so we can focus on the projects that need our energy the most. What kind of projects? ??? Launching in-person groups in Clayton and Fuquay-Varina ?? Hosting a Learning to Speak Aphasia training for professionals in our area ?? Offering music and photography workshops ?? Putting together communication tools for our clients and others with aphasia who need them ... and so much more. Would you consider supporting this work with a monthly gift? Now is the time to sign up!