How YDAC Programs Help Me

…Going to the YDAC is the highlight of my week. I get to see people who have had head injuries similar to mine. They understand me and know where I am coming from.

I am able to work on a computer and practice my speech.

I feel that the YDAC is a valuable service to our community. I know that I am thankful for it.

How YDAC Programs Help Me

"They reduce the frustration of aphasia."

"..drawing…no speaking, but our drawing is communication because our drawing is our feelings on paper."

"…they help us communicate"

"…yeah, we help each other…."

How YDAC Programs Help Me

"Favourite program is News and Events [current events]"

"I get the papers at home, but normally can't discuss it at home. I can't find the words but it's all here [points to head]. Constantly here, but I can't explain what I want to explain."

How YDAC Programs Help Me

H. gestures to picture dictionary.

"X person …my…she help me " [Bonnie from the Stouffville YDAC program told me about it. It is good for buying groceries.]

"..good?...good"

How YDAC Programs Help Me

"We help each other."

How YDAC Programs Help Me

"Sometimes read newspapers a bit…helps me a lot [to be informed]"

[points to head]"helps my mind"