Creation of Communication Books and Materials

Communication is key here at ACO. We strive to find a communication solution for every person with aphasia no matter what level of aphasia. Our Communicative Disorders Assistants (CDAs) assist members with aphasia to communicate as best they can with whatever amount of support they require. We individualize all communication materials to suit you and your family’s needs. Let one of our CDAs help you create a Life History Book for your loved one with aphasia.

Communicative Support for Doctor’s Visits

Sometimes the community can be difficult to navigate for people with aphasia. In certain circumstances we have accompanied our ACO clients to various appointments in the community for which they required support for communicating with various professionals.

Support and Advocacy

ACO integrates support and advocacy within our community-based programs. We recognize that people with aphasia are competent. At ACO we focus on your strengths, we advocate with you in the community. We begin our interventions with you here at ACO and support you to adapt to the challenges you experience while living with aphasia in the community.

We collaborate with other groups in the community to advocate for social justice for people with aphasia. Our aim is to increase the visibility of aphasia in the community and raise awareness of the challenges it can pose to daily life.

Transportation

We are located in the west end of the city and our catchment area extends throughout the larger Ottawa region. Members access ACO via many different modes of transportation. Our Merivale location offers parking free of cost and is accessible by public transit. Some of our members are eligible for Para Transpo. Social work staff is available if you require assistance arranging transportation.