Aphasia and Communication Disabilities Program (ACDP)

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The Aphasia and Communication Disabilities Program is a group communication program for adults with aphasia and other acquired communication disabilities living in York, Durham, and Peterborough regions. 


Following the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia, we offer:
  • Aphasia Groups
  • Cognitive Communication Disorders (CCD) Groups
  • Caregiver Group

Watch MODC's Aphasia and Communication Disability Program video on YouTube.


Join Aphasia and Communication Disabilities Program! 


We are a supportive community of:  

  • People living well with aphasia and other communication disorders and their families, who know what you’re going through

  • Speech-Language Pathologists 
  • Conduct a Communication Assessment Interview to get to know you and your communication needs individually 

  • Make a recommendation depending on your communication needs: 
    • In-Person 
    • Virtual Care 

  • Check in with you regularly and may recommend/refer to additional communication support on a case-by-case basis

  • Keep track of your Quality of Communication Life 

  • Communicative Disorders Assistants 
    • Design and facilitate activities targeting program goals: 
      1. Practice and maintain your communication skills

      2. Participate in volunteer-facilitated conversations in whatever way you can

      3. Build a community of people helping each other

  • Volunteers 
    • Provide you with ongoing opportunities to practice having conversations

    • Creatively use any means to help you get your message across! 


Additional opportunities are available and include:

  • Communication Partner Training
  • interest-based programming (e.g., Aphasia Choir)
  • Special events
  • Clinical Counselling

How much does it cost to participate? 

Our fee is $120 due every three months - under $10 a week. A sliding scale is available if finances are a concern. 


Where are home programs available? 

  • Whitby 
  • Vaughan 
  • Stouffville  
  • Newmarket 
  • Maple 
  • Peterborough
You will attend the location that’s closest to you. 

If you live in another region and you are interested in learning about your local community Aphasia Program, talk to your After Stroke Coordinator or email communityprograms@marchofdimes.ca


How do I join ACDP? 

The first step towards joining ACDP is completing a referral form:
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MODC Aphasia Services - Contact Us

The Aphasia and Communication Disabilities Program serves York and Simcoe regions, Durham region, Peterborough area and Greater Toronto area.

Who can I contact if I have questions? 

Program staff are happy to answer questions! Please contact our Clinical Coordinator SLP at 647-522-1319. You can also email us at acdp@marchofdimes.ca

Maple
Maple Health Centre
10424 Keele St.
Maple, Ontario, L6A 2L1

Rebecca Smith
Speech & Language Pathologist
647-522-1319

Newmarket

Newmarket Health Centre
194 Eagle St.
Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 1J6

Ellen Cotton 
Speech & Language Pathologist
905-751-4096

Peterborough

Northminster United Church
300 Sunset Boulevard
Peterborugh, Ontario, K9H 5L3

Sara Piotrowska
Speech & Language Pathologist
705-761-8844

Stouffville


Rebecca Smith
Speech & Language Pathologist
647-522-1319

Vaughan

CHATS
9401 Jane St., Room 328
Vaughan, Ontario, L6A 4H7

Rebecca Smith
Speech & Language Pathologist
647-522-1319

Whitby

Westminster United Church
1850 Rossland Rd. East
Whitby, Ontario, L1N 3P2

Sara Piotrowska
Speech & Language Pathologist
705-761-8844


History


The York-Durham Aphasia Centre was established in Stouffville, Ontario in 1989 with a grant from Health and Welfare Canada.

With funding from Ontario Ministry of Health (now Central LHIN) we expanded our programs and services.

In 2010, York-Durham Aphasia Centre merged with March of Dimes Canada and became the Aphasia and Communication Disabilities Program.

 
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This program is funded by the Central LHIN
Ontario Central Local Health Integration Network






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