El Paso Aphasia Connection Center

08/27/2026

Today was the final day of Plan, Power & Purpose, a 6-month program through Paso del Norte Community Foundation that equipped nonprofit leaders with tools to strengthen their organizations—from donor relationship building and cultivation to leadership and sustainability.

We are incredibly grateful that our Executive Director and Board President had the opportunity to be part of this experience.

Investing in our leadership is an investment in the future of the El Paso Aphasia Connection Center and, most importantly, the people with aphasia and families we serve.

We’re leaving this program with new knowledge, new relationships, and an even bigger vision for what’s possible. 🙌

08/17/2026

🍿We promise we didn’t eat it all! 😅 we’re sorry for the wait, but it’s on its way!

08/08/2026

Our final session with the Occupational Therapy Assistant students at Pima was a beautiful reminder that meaningful rehabilitation doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when people come together, share experiences, learn from one another, laugh, create, and simply belong.

These students brought creativity, energy, and a genuine desire to connect with our aphasia community—and our members brought just as much in return.

This partnership has been about so much more than OT activities. It has been about connection, inclusion, participation, and building a community where everyone has a place.

So grateful for the memories, the laughter, and the relationships built along the way. 💙

Thank you, Pima OTA students, for being part of our community!

08/02/2026

Meet our fearless dance instructor, Lisa Smith. She’s the epitome of perseverance and resilience. Thank you for leading the Empowered Steps Dance program and inspiring us all to continue to follow our dream. 🧑‍🩰🩰

07/26/2026

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07/26/2026

We can not say enough good things about the Occupational therapy program at PIMA! 🙌 Thank you for collaborating with the El Paso Aphasia Connection Center and investing in learning about aphasia! These 2 wonderful students are truly amazing!

07/11/2026

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We have one more week to get our orders in!

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07/08/2026

Join us in celebrating the newest member of our Board of Directors, Dr. Shawna Scully, D.O., COL (Ret.). Welcome to EPACC!

Dr. Scully brings more than two decades of experience as a board-certified neurologist, military physician, and healthcare leader dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with neurological conditions. Throughout her distinguished career, she has led groundbreaking initiatives in traumatic brain injury recovery, neurological care, behavioral health, medical education, and community health, serving both our nation and the El Paso community with exceptional compassion and leadership.

Today, as Chief Medical Officer of Emergence Health Network, Dr. Scully continues her commitment to advancing patient care and improving access to quality healthcare.

We are honored to have her expertise, vision, and heart for service supporting EPACC's mission to empower adults living with aphasia and their families through connection, advocacy, education, and hope.

Welcome to the EPACC family, Dr. Scully! We look forward to the impact we'll make together. 💙

07/07/2026

Hi aphasia friends!

Hello, this is Jackie Alvarado, your EPACC Executive Director! I am participating in a fundraiser for El Paso Aphasia Connection Center. You can help us out by purchasing from my online store at https://my.efundit.software/2026-fall-el-paso-aphasia-connection-center/jackie-alvarado/?uuid=3df9a832-1091-4f6a-b5be-d217cbf29b03. Thanks for your support!

07/03/2026

Check out what one of our participants, Robert, stroke survivor has to say about our Empowered Steps Dance class 🎶✨