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Waterloo Wellington Regional Aphasia Program (WWRAP) - Traverse Independence
Traverse Opportunity Centre
450 Westheights Dr, Unit 18A
Kitchener
450 Westheights Dr, Unit 18A
Kitchener
519-824-6000 ext 4357
Fax: 519-767-3437
Thu 9:30am-11am
Last Updated: Nov 27, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
Referrals accepted by phone at 519-824-6000 ext 4357, or fax at 519-767-3442 by completing the Waterloo Wellington Regional Aphasia Program Referral Sheet available on website
* self referrals and referrals from community partners (Ontario Health atHome Waterloo-Wellington, hospitals, Community Support Services (CSS) agencies)
Eligibility / Target Population
People who have aphasia as a result of stroke or brain injury * people who have completed or nearly completed their inpatient or outpatient course of therapy with a speech-language pathologist
* people with aphasia that is likely to remain the same or improve
* people who are able to participate in groups and maintain attention for longer periods of time
Fees
None
Contacts
Brandy Nellis - Director, Community Support Services
St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph
519-824-6000 ext 4209
St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph
519-824-6000 ext 4209
Languages
English
Area Served
Waterloo Region
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Community outreach program that assists people with aphasia to engage and participate in conversation using supportive communication techniques * group sessions facilitated by speech-language pathologist, communicative disorders assistant and social worker * education and support for caregivers
A typical aphasia group session may include:
A typical aphasia group session may include:
- discussing current topics and expressing opinions
- role-playing everyday communication scenarios to develop conversational skills of listening and reading comprehension
- supporting one another to participate and gain confidence in communicating
Last Updated: Nov 27, 2025: Suggest an edit
