# About > Founded in 1999, Aphasie Québec - Le Réseau brings together 14 associations in 12 regions to improve the quality of life of people living with aphasia. Source: https://aphasiequebec.com/en/about/ Modified: 2026-09-10 About # Our mission Aphasie Québec · Le Réseau is a provincial association founded in **1999** that supports, represents and helps improve the quality of life of people living with aphasia across the province. We bring together **14 associations** located in **12 regions of Quebec**. These organizations, members of our network, are here to help and support people with aphasia and their loved ones. Founded in 1999 — more than 26 years of commitment https://vimeo.com/292951847/db0a9610b9 The organization ## Our team Passionate professionals and a volunteer board of directors working together to improve the lives of people with aphasia in Quebec. Staff ### Staff team Executive Director ### Christian Marois [direction@aphasiequebec.org](mailto:direction@aphasiequebec.org) Liaison and Communications Officer ### Marianne Vézina [reseau@aphasiequebec.org](mailto:reseau@aphasiequebec.org) Governance ### Board of directors Chair ### Isabelle Côté Director of Théâtre Aphasique (Montréal) Volunteer since 2020 Vice-Chair ### Geneviève Poirier-Defoy Director of the Association des personnes aphasiques de la Mauricie et du Centre-du-Québec (APAMCQ) Volunteer since 2023 Treasurer ### Charlotte Rioux Director of Aphasie Rive-Sud (ARS) Volunteer since 2024 Secretary ### Carole Anglade Professor at the École d'orthophonie et d'audiologie de l'Université de Montréal Volunteer since 2017 Director ### Joëlle Duchesne Director of Artère Volunteer since 2024 Director ### Jessica Limoges Aphasia support worker at the Association des neurotraumatisés de l'Outaouais (ANO) Volunteer since 2025 Director ### Nancy Whitney Director of the Association des personnes aphasiques du Richelieu-Yamaska (APARY) Volunteer since 2025 Acknowledgement ## Funding We warmly thank **Santé Québec** and the **Programme de soutien aux organismes communautaires (PSOC)** for their financial support, which is essential to carrying out our mission for people living with aphasia. ![Santé Québec](https://aphasiequebec.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sante-quebec.svg) ![Gouvernement du Québec — Programme de soutien aux organismes communautaires (PSOC)](https://aphasiequebec.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/quebec.svg) Our allies ## Our partners We work hand in hand with many partners from the community, academic and health sectors to better support people with aphasia. - 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[![Convergence Coop](https://aphasiequebec.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/convergence-coop.png)](https://convergence.coop/) - [![Le Consortium Coop](https://aphasiequebec.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/logo_Consortium-2023_rgb-480x176-1.png)](https://leconsortium.coop/) - [![Université Laval](https://aphasiequebec.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ULaval-couleur.svg)](https://www.ulaval.ca/) - [![Clinique Oratio](https://aphasiequebec.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/oratio-logo.jpg)](https://www.cliniqueorpair.com/) [![Annual report 2025-2026](https://aphasiequebec.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-2026_Rapport_dactivite_AQLR_Page_01.png)](https://aphasiequebec.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-2026_Rapport_dactivite_AQLR.pdf) ★ Pinned ## Annual report — Latest edition Explore our annual reports, which highlight our actions, our projects and the impact of our commitment over the years. [View the 2025-2026 report (PDF)](https://aphasiequebec.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-2026_Rapport_dactivite_AQLR.pdf) **Annual report archives** - [Annual report 2024-2025](https://aphasiequebec.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2024-2025-AQLR-RA.pdf) - [Annual report 2023-2024](https://aphasiequebec.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2023-2024-AQLR-RA.pdf) - [Annual report 2022-2023](https://aphasiequebec.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2022-2023-AQLR-RA.pdf) - [Annual report 2021-2022](https://aphasiequebec.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2021-2022-AQLR-RA.pdf) FAQ ## Questions about the Network **What is Aphasie Québec - Le Réseau?** It is a provincial non-profit association that supports, represents and helps improve the quality of life of people living with aphasia in Quebec. **How long has the Network been around?** The Network was founded in 1999 and now has more than 26 years of commitment to people with aphasia and their loved ones. **How many member organizations does the Network have?** The Network brings together 14 member associations across 12 regions of Quebec. [Find an organization](https://aphasiequebec.com/en/#our-organizations). **Who runs the Network?** The Network is governed by a volunteer board of directors made up of representatives from the member organizations, supported by a small staff team. See our team. **How can an organization become a member of the Network?** Organizations that support people with aphasia in Quebec can join the Network. [Contact us](https://aphasiequebec.com/en/contact-en/) to learn about membership terms. **What is the difference between Aphasie Québec - Le Réseau (AQLR) and the Association québécoise des personnes aphasiques (AQPA)?** AQLR and AQPA have different but complementary roles in the field of aphasia in Quebec. AQLR is a provincial association of organizations whose role is to: - bring together aphasia associations across Quebec and support their teams (management, support workers, volunteers) - develop research projects and advance practices - represent aphasia-related issues at the provincial level AQLR does not directly offer activities or services to people with aphasia. AQPA, for its part, is a local (Montréal) organization that offers workshops, activities and support to people with aphasia and their loved ones. In summary: - AQLR is the provincial association - AQPA is a member organization of AQLR that offers these services directly to the public.