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Welcome to Speakability


Please help to support SPEAK ABOUT APHASIA MONTH, the kick start
of Speakability’s awareness campaign for 2014/2015.
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  • Speakability has moved! Please note our NEW Address:

    Speakability (Action for Dysphasic Adults),

240 City Road, London EC1V 2PR

At present we have a reduced staff team. As a result our

Helpline is now available on:

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Your donation will make a real difference. Please help us if you can. Thank you for your continued support.

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James and Scamper

Our latest estimate is that well over 400,000 people in the UK have Aphasia.

This communication disability is caused by damage to the language centres of the brain. It can come as the result of a stroke, head injury, brain tumour or other neurological illness. It should be noted that intellect is rarely affected.

The medical term for this is Aphasia (or Dysphasia).

Speakability is the national charity dedicated to supporting and empowering people with Aphasia and their carers.

The charity was founded by Diana Law (who experienced Aphasia) in 1979 as ‘Action for Dysphasic Adults’ and adopted the working name of ‘Speakability’ in 2000.

Speakability offers impartial information and support through its Helpline, Website and training courses, and distributes its own Fact Sheets, low-cost publications and DVDs.

Throughout England, Scotland and Wales, Speakability is also developing a network of Aphasia Self-Help Groups – run by people with Aphasia for people with Aphasia. Each Self-Help Group offers individuals real empowerment, the chance to share experiences, grow in self-confidence, rebuild communication skills and make new friends in a supportive environment.

As the UK ‘voice’ of people with Aphasia, Speakability has a high profile campaigning role and works to improve services for people with Aphasia by influencing individuals, organisations and statutory bodies.

Recognising Aphasia as a disability

Aphasia should be recognised as a disability in its own right?
This poll closed on 31/05/2014
Yes
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98%
No
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2%

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Send an E-Card

To help us raise awareness about Aphasia, why not send one of our free E-Cards to a friend or relative with your own special message. To choose your card, follow this link.