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On the Tip of My Tongue: Living With Aphasia Conference 2027 Preview

Guests Abi Roper and Rosemary Townsend (speech and language therapists and researchers), alongside committee members Suzie Cope and Andy Hopkins (both living with aphasia), discuss the UK “Living with Aphasia” conference, first held in 2017 and supported by the Tavistock Trust for Aphasia. The 2027 in-person conference (18–19 April, University of Warwick) is designed to be aphasia-friendly and focused on people with aphasia, with optional partner/carer guests, featuring talks by people with aphasia, practical workshops (including technology), creative and music sessions, quiet spaces, shared meals, and on-site accommodation; details and booking are at ukaphasia.org.

00:00 Why Community Matters
00:30 Podcast Intro and Aphasia Basics
01:24 Meet the Conference Team
02:50 How the Conference Began
03:44 Living With Aphasia 2027 Overview
04:01 Who the Conference Is For
06:02 What Happens at the Event
07:17 Susie on the Social Side
08:17 Beyond Speech Numbers and Reading
09:38 Workshops Tech Tips and Tools
11:29 Aphasia Friendly Design and Creative Sessions
14:06 Two Day Schedule and What to Expect
15:02 Website Tickets and Travel Info
16:43 Advice for First Timers
20:07 In Person Focus and Event Highlights
21:46 How to Contact and Book
23:11 Final Call to Join and Resources

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This conference is supported financially by The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia and the British Aphasiology Society

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