Episode #28 - In Conversation with Melinda Corwin
Release Date: 05/08/2019
Aphasia Access Conversations
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info_outlineEllen Bernstein-Ellis, director of the Aphasia Treatment Program (ATP) at California State University, East Bay, speaks with Melinda Corwin about ways to engage aphasia group members in planning a special event. Melinda Corwin is a professor and clinical supervisor at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. She directs the Stroke And Aphasia Recovery Program (STAR) and is a member of Aphasia Access and its Board of Directors.
In this episode you will:
- Learn about five different areas for involving group members as partners in event planning
- Hear about three kinds of awards that may enrich your event program
- Consider the dual benefits of member-guided celebrations: Building ownership in a fun event for people with aphasia and their guests and promoting aphasia awareness to the broader community
Special Thanks to these Aphasia Access Members and organizations for underwriting this episode:
- Ruth Fink
- Nina Simmons-Mackie
- Karen Tucker