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Adler Aphasia Center Fact Sheet

• The Adler Aphasia Center (www.adleraphasiacenter.org) is the metropolitan area's first dedicated aphasia support and community center, providing people with aphasia, their caregivers, speech pathologists and the medical community with information, programs, workshops, lectures and other opportunities for support and empowerment
• Founded in August 2003, the non-profit Center is located at 60 West Hunter Avenue, in Maywood, NJ, (201) 368-8585. The Center's office hours are: Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm; aphasia activity hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (to be expanded, visit website for current information)
• Activities for people with aphasia include support groups, conversation groups, book discussions, art and expression, music, exercise and wellness, computer courses and volunteer opportunities
• Caregiver activities include support groups and private consultations
• The Adler Aphasia Center offers continuing education courses in a variety of speech and language areas in conjunction with William Paterson University, Montclair State University, Kean University and Seton Hall University.

Adler Aphasia Center Members

The Adler Aphasia Center was established to offer people with aphasia and their caregivers a place to comfortably communicate. We are committed to empowering, enhancing and enriching their lives through activities, services and programs.

Who are our members?

Membership is open to all persons with aphasia, and/or their caregivers, of any age who can engage in the activities of daily living independently, or with assistance from their caregiver, including but not limited to toileting, eating, drinking and/or mobility.

How do you find out more about the center?

We invite you to experience our programs first hand. Just call for an appointment so that we can give you a tour and familiarize you with our center. Participate in the programs for one month as our guest - then let us know if you would like to become a member. It is that simple.

We are aphasia-friendly and aphasia-directed to help people with aphasia and their caregivers get on with their lives. Our members know that they will be understood and respected here.