February 1 to March 31, 2021
Masks, physical distancing, video conferences: so many obstacles for a person with aphasia.
The goal of the Campaign is to raise $50,000 to adapt communication tools and help people with aphasia regain the ability to communicate.
From February 1 to March 31, 2021, you can help us in 2 ways:
- By making an online donation
- By taking part in the online auction
Watch the testimonial video from our spokespeople!
Our loyal spokespeople:
Chantal Machabée, sports journalist and host – Michel Demers, brother and caregiver of Jacques Demers – Josée Boudreault, host and person with aphasia – Louis-Philippe Rivard, writer and caregiver.
Together, let’s help break the isolation of people with aphasia.
Did you know … According to the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS) and the Société d’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ), 32,000 Quebecers are at risk of developing aphasia each year.
One person in ten will return to the job they held once their rehabilitation is complete.
Aphasia is not a mental health problem or an illness; it is a condition that results from damage to an area of the brain related to language. This damage can be the consequence of an injury (a stroke, a traumatic brain injury, a tumour) or of a neurodegenerative disease.
Aphasia is not developmental language disorder (dysphasia)
People with aphasia did not have language difficulties before this brain injury: no one is born with aphasia. Developmental language disorder (dysphasia) refers to a language development disorder present from childhood.
Our associations offer various activities that help develop and maintain communication skills.
Over the past two years, health measures have forced most of our associations to suspend their communication stimulation workshops. Some associations were able to offer an online version of these workshops for people who have access to a computer and are able to use it.
Give to “Mon deuxième premier mot” (My second first word) to make a difference!
Aphasie Québec – the Network is here to support people with aphasia, their loved ones and the associations.
- $5 — A word
- $25 — A sentence
- $75 — A page
- $150 — A book
- $500 — An encyclopedia
Our goals after the campaign
- Develop new communication tools for people with aphasia in collaboration with the Network.
- Develop and adapt training programs such as “Life after a stroke” so that they take into account the challenges faced by people with aphasia.
They are joining the Campaign
Our valued spokespeople
Chantal Machabée
Sports journalist, host and former colleague of Jacques Demers
Josée Boudreault, Louis-Philippe Rivard
Host and person with aphasia, Writer and caregiver
Michel Demers
Brother and caregiver of Jacques Demers
Commères – Communication agency
Press campaign
Our spokespeople at the Centre Bell, Montréal.