Where to start: American Stroke Association | National Stroke Association Our parent association: American Heart Association Department of Vocational Rehab, for help re-entering the workforce after stroke: DVR Stroke information and resources: StrokeNet Information and resources for people with disabilities: Disaboom Referral, skill training, counseling, and other disability resources: Alliance of People With Disabilities Christian support and medical equipment in Bellevue: Bridge Ministries Driver re-licensing information (from 2006): Re-licensing King County FLASH discount card for the disabled: FLASH card Paul Berger, young adult stroke survivor with a wealth of practical tips and information: Stroke Survivor Assistive software for computer use by the disabled: Equality Technology Stroke Determination Foundation, a survivor's and caregiver's network for connections and resources: SDF
Area Support Groups
Young adult stroke support group in Graham (south of Puyallup): Reclaiming Ourselves Tacoma Area Stroke Support Group: Eboli Giannini, 206-816-2711, ebolina@hotmail.com Evergreen Hospital support group in Kirkland: 425-899-3000, www.evergreenhealthcare.org
Aphasia means loss or difficulty with language and communication Where to start: National Aphasia Association UW clinic for speech therapy, director Nancy Alarcon, MS, CCC-SLP: UW Speech and Hearing Clinic UW Aphasia Research Lab, director Diane L. Kendall, PhD, CCC-SLP: Aphasia Research Lab "Let the Games Begin" language and conversational support group at Northwest Hospital: Info | SignupSheet Toastmasters is an excellent way to hone speaking skills: Toastmasters International Links between music and speech: Singing Therapy | Words and Music Communication strategies for aphasics & caregivers, presentation from Linda Matsuda: Strategies Techniques and technologies, presentations from Blaire Wagner and Brittney Skrupke: Techniques, Technology
These doctors are all recommended by one or more of our members Dr. Michael Weinstein, physical medicine and rehabilitation Dr. David Clawson, physical medicine and rehabilitation
