High Asia For Aphasia

High Asia For Aphasia HAFA's mission is to raise awareness about aphasia: its causes & the effects of the disorder upon those with the condition.

We also highlight the benefits of therapy and through our climbing activities raise funds to support folks needing aphasia therapy.

10/30/2025

Wednesday Topic: 📱 Helpful Technology for Aphasia

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Tool/App: SmallTalk Aphasia

Why it Helps:
🗣️ SmallTalk is made just for people with aphasia.
It shows short video clips and simple words or phrases to help you talk with others.
💬 The app has ready-to-use phrases like “I need help” or “How are you?” so you don’t have to think up the words every time.
👩‍⚕️ You can use it anywhere—at the doctor’s office, with friends, or at home. It helps in real life, not just in therapy.

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Try it This Week:
✅ Download SmallTalk Aphasia on your phone or tablet.
✅ Pick 3 phrases you use often (like greeting someone, asking a question, or saying how you feel).
✅ Practice tapping and saying them out loud once a day for a few minutes.
✅ After a few days, notice which one feels easiest to say.
✅ Try one phrase in a real conversation this week!

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💡 Tip: It’s okay to start small—one phrase at a time still builds confidence and connection.

With support from Tucson, Living Well with Aphasia.

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Sources:
• 🌐 Lingraphica: SmallTalk Aphasia Apps
• 🌐 Stroke Foundation: Apps for Aphasia
• 🌐 National Aphasia Association: SmallTalk Apps

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This post was created with research generated by AI and carefully edited for clarity and accuracy by a Speech-Language Pathologist.

10/23/2025

In this video, Emma Beesley shares some tips for going out in the community for a person with aphasia.

10/23/2025

Here's a great tip from our aphasia community:

If you have difficulty with numbers, when you're out and about, carry a notebook and get someone to write the number down for you.

Thanks Nigel Sanson for passing on this great tip! 🙏

10/23/2025

✅ Friday Topic: Aphasia-Friendly Entertainment in Tucson
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Yes, it’s Thursday, but it’s not too early to plan your Friday Fun in Tucson!!

🎵***What***

🎶Music in the Courtyard — a free concert series at the Pima County Historic Courthouse Courtyard!
🕚 Fridays, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 115 N Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

Relax is the shade, enjoy live local music, and bring lunch and a friend. It’s an easy, feel-good way to spend your Friday midday.

🕰️ When

This Friday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
(Each week features different local musicians — check the schedule before you go!)

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💵 Cost: Free! Just bring your lunch or grab a snack nearby.
Tip: Pack a hat or sunglasses if you’re sensitive to sun.

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♿ Accessibility
• Wheelchair-friendly courtyard and nearby accessible parking.
• Shady seating under arches for comfort.
• Quieter than most evening shows — good for easy listening and conversation.

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🍽️ Restaurant Idea

The Monica — 40 E Congress St (a few blocks away)
📞 (520) 645-1922
Perfect for brunch or lunch before or after the concert — big patio, comfy chairs, relaxed vibe.

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🖼️ Shop/Activity

Old Town Artisans — 201 N Court Ave, Downtown Tucson
A short stroll from the courthouse. Browse handmade jewelry, local art, or grab a coffee in the courtyard.

💬 Have you been to Music in the Courtyard before? Tell us your favorite performer or tip for enjoying the space!

With support from Tucson, Living Well with Aphasia.

This post was created with research generated by AI and carefully edited for clarity and accuracy by a Speech-Language Pathologist.

10/19/2025

✨ REMINDER: The Olam's Piggybank Grant Application is Now OPEN! ✨

Those who have been a part of the NODCC for a while have likely heard the term “Olam’s Piggybank” a time or two, but it’s high time we tackle some myths surrounding this generous annual program! Maybe you’ll realize it’s time for your family to apply!

In case you haven’t heard, Olam’s Piggybank is a Grant Program awarding funds to families impacted by disorders of the corpus callosum. Two grants per year are awarded, funding up to $2,500 in assistive devices or technologies for families. Dozens and dozens of families have had their lives improved through the items purchased through these grants, and why shouldn’t yours be next?

Click here to explore common myths about applying for an Olam’s Piggybank Grant, see real examples of how families have used their grant funds, and start your application today: https://nodcc.org/olams-piggybank-grants-myths-and-truths/.

10/02/2025

Wednesday Topic: Helpful Technology 📱

Tool/App: Broca AI Speech 🗣️

Why it Helps:
• Broca listens to a conversation partner and suggests replies for the person with aphasia to choose from.
• Selected replies can be spoken aloud by the app, giving the user a stronger voice in the conversation.
• Works best on tablets or laptops (not phones yet).
• Helps reduce pressure and keeps communication flowing.

Try it This Week:
1. Go to the Broca AI website and try the free version or demo. Add basic info about your hobbies and city (DON’T give contact info or specific details about yourself)
2. Use on a tablet or laptop in horizontal (“landscape”) mode.
3. During a chat, let the partner speak, and then let Broca offer replies to select from.
4. Notice which suggestions feel most helpful, and practice using them in daily conversations.

🌐 Website: Broca AI Speech

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💡 Technology doesn’t replace speech—it supports it. Give Broca a try, and see if it opens up new ways to join the conversation.

“With support from Tucson, Living Well with Aphasia.”

This post was created with research generated by AI and carefully edited for clarity and accuracy by a Speech-Language Pathologist.

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