Past Events

2020 Meetings

• January 9 - DAVID LOY, M.D. - Interventional Neuroradiologist, University of Virginia/Bon Secours Interventional Neuroradiology Techniques to Treat Strokes
• February 13 - PAIGE WILSON - CEO/Founder of Naborforce, Info about Naborforce – Network of “Nabors” for social engagement and on-demand support for errands, transportation and help around the house
• March 12 - Panel from VCU Medical Center Speech Pathology, SALLY WARREN, Ed.D., CCC-SLP - Speech Pathology Manager, WOODFORD A. BEACH, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Speech Pathologist III, RACHEL CHILDRESS, M.S., CCC-SLP - Outpatient Speech Pathologist, Ask the Speech Pathologist about Communication and Swallowing Problems
• April 9 - ASHLEY GATEWOOD, MOT, OTR/L - Occupational Therapist with Neofect USA, Use of the Neofect Glove in Stroke Rehabilitation
• May 5 - ALLIE LONGWORTH, M.S., MT-BC - Board Certified Music Therapist, Private Practice, Music Therapy and Aphasia
• June 6 - Special Program to mark June as National Aphasia Awareness Month
• July 7 - JENNIFER MILLER, M.Ed., CCC-SLP - Speech/Language Pathologist at Sheltering Arms Institute, Evidence Based Treatments for Aphasia
• August 8 - NICK SLENTZ - Human Services Program Coordinator, Virginia Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services, Resources Available through the Department of Aging and Rehab Services
• September 9 - SHEP ROEPER - Director and Co-Founder of Non-Profit Beyond Boundariesm, “Adventure is for Everyone” Guiding those with disabilities to participate in outdoor activities
• October 8 - FALL SOCIAL
• November 12 - APHASIA MOVIE, with Discussion After
• December 10 - HOLIDAY PARTY

2019 Meetings

• January 10 - JAN THOMAS - Member of RVA Aphasia Group - A Photographic Journey
• February 14 - APHASIA MOVIE - with Discussion After - How to Avoid Communication Breakdowns in Emergency Situations
• March 14 - DAVID LOY, M.D., Interventional Neuroradiologist, University of Virginia Health System/Bon Secours - Interventional Neuroradiology Techniques to Treat Strokes
• April 11 - ESTELLE BRODEUR, Health and Wellness Coach, Board Certified Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Specialist, Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher - Laughter Yoga
• May 9 - COREY BLAKE, Musician, Educator, Duke Certified Integrative Health Coach, Authorized Continuum Movement Teacher - Continuum – Exploring the Movement of Life
• June 13 - SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR APHASIA AWARENESS MONTH
• July 11 - HUNTER LEEMON, Executive Director of Sportable - Sportable – Looking Beyond Your Physical Limitations and Empowering You to Focus on Your Abilities
• August 8 - END OF SUMMER SOCIAL
• September 12 - ALISON CLARKE, CTRS, Director of Recreation and Wellness - Sheltering Arms Sheltering Arms Partner for L.I.F.E. Program – Learn About Fitness, Recreation and Wellness Opportunities in Your Community
• October 10 - SHANNON MITCHELL, VCUHS Arts and Recreation Department - Art Therapy
• November 14 - MARY D. ELLIS, Attorney at Boudrow, Bowden and Ellis, P.C. - Estate Planning – Including Information on Special Needs Issues
• December 12 - HOLIDAY PARTY

2018 Meetings

• January 11th - Maura Silverman, M.S., CCC/SLP, Founder and Executive Director of the Triangle Aphasia Project, Cary, N.C., “TAP Unlimited, A Community Based Non-Profit for Individuals with Aphasia, their families and friends”
• February 8th - Shatha Alanbar, Speech/Language Pathologist, Hubert Humphrey Fellow, VCU, “Rehabilitation Services for Aphasia Patients in Saudi Arabia”
• March 8th - Ellie Burke, M.Ed., ERYT-500, Certified Martha Beck Life Coach, “Yoga and Meditation as Forms of Self-Care”
• April 12th - Informal meeting - Members share their personal stories about living with aphasia
• May 10th - Rebecca Parsio, RN, Compliance Officer with the DMV Medical Review Board
• June 14th - Special program for Aphasia Awareness Month
• July 12th - Dr. Steven Butnik, Ph.D., LCP, Psychologist, “The Relationship Between Adult ADHD and Aphasia: Diagnostic and Treatment Implications”
• August 9th - TBD
• September 13th - Cory Blake, Musician/Health Coach/Continuum Teacher, “Continuum-Exploring the Movement of Life”
• October 11th - Jan Thomas, Lawyer and Stroke Survivor, “Photographic Journey”
• November 8th - Judy Walker, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Associate Professor, University of Maine Communication Sciences and Disorders Program, “Remote Presentation on Speech Therapy Telepractice Program”
• December 13th - Holiday party

Prior Dates

• “Piece by Piece: Chipping away at Aphasia Recovery” - JASON VANCE CAMPBELL, Actor and Stroke Survivor and BRIAN BAEZ, Actor and Caregiver
• “Safety Tips for Persons with Aphasia from the Law Enforcement Community” - SAM HERNANDEZ, Officer, City of Richmond Police Department, K-9 Unit
• “Music Therapy for Aphasia” - MELISSA OWENS, VCU Health System
• “There's No Stop Sign on the Road to Recovery!” - DARLENE S. WILLIAMSON, MA, CCC-SLP (Licensed/Certified Speech Pathologist), Founder and Executive Director, Stroke Comeback Center
• “Depression Post-Stroke” - JOEL A. BLUM, MD, Psychiatrist, McGuire VA Medical Center
• “How Long Does it Really Take to Recover from Aphasia?” - WOODY BEACH, PhD, CCC-SLP (Licensed/Certified Speech Pathologist), VCU Health Adjunct Asst. Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Asst.; Clinical Professor, Neurology Asst.; Clinical Professor, Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery
• “Holistic Patient-Centered Rehab Care for Stroke – Perspective of the Physiatrist, Rehab Medical Doctor” - GARY GOLDBERG, MD, Physiatrist, McGuire VA Medical Center
• “Updates on Research in Stroke and Aphasia” - WARREN FELTON, MD, Neurologist, VCU Medical Center, Medical Director, VCU Comprehensive Stroke Center

Past Community Events

• Premier for RVA Aphasia Group video “Patience, Listening and Communicating with Aphasia Patients”
• Panel Discussion following Aphasia film at the Richmond, Va. ReelAbilities Film Festival
• RVA Aphasia Group Exhibit at the Speech and Hearing Association of Virginia Annual Meeting
• June Aphasia Awareness Month event at the Richmond Squirrels Baseball game
• Aphasia Awareness Training at the Richmond Virginia Police Academy
• Muse PaintBar Event
• American Heart Association Annual Heart Walk in Richmond, Virginia
• Click here to view the Power Point Presentation given by RVA Aphasia Group to Brain Injury Association of Virginia