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Conference Programme

All sessions are aphasia friendly. You can join as much or as little as you want.

People speak slowly.
There are written words.
There are pictures where possible.
There is time to rest.

What Will I Do There?

Two speakers presenting a slide about the impact of aphasia on relationships to conference attendees.

Listen to talks

A large lecture hall filled with conference attendees seated at tables listening to a talk.

Ask questions

A facilitator showing a tablet screen to an attendee in a wheelchair.

Join small workshops

A small group discussion around a table with iPads displaying calendar schedules.

Meet new people and make friends

A man pointing at a pocket communication card at a table during a conference social event.

Learn
communication tips

A speaker in a pink top presenting at a lectern with a slide on wellbeing behind her.

Practise communication

Food and Rooms

Hands selecting slices of cake and breads from a refreshment table.
Sunday lunch
Dinner guests sitting at a dining table, using a visual communication card to converse during the conference dinner.
Sunday dinner
A clean and modern hotel twin bedroom with two separate beds neatly made up for an overnight stay.
Overnight stay
A top-down view of a beautifully plated breakfast featuring a fried egg on toast with a fork on a floral plate.
Monday breakfast
Crispy golden toasted sandwich triangles with ham and melted cheese served with fresh salad and a side dip.
Monday lunch

Detailed Programme

Please note, this programme may change. Please check for updates.

Sunday 18 April 2027

10.30 AM

Arrive, coffee and check in

11.30 AM- 11.45 AM

Welcome to the conference and what to expect Opening by a person with aphasia.

11.45 AM – 12.45 PM

Presentation: Everyday challenges of aphasia. Learning to cope.
3 – 4 stories from people with aphasia.

12.45 PM – 2.00 PM

Buffet lunch

2.00 PM – 3.00 PM

Seated Pilates session

Session for partners, family members or friends

3.00 PM – 3.30 PM

Tea /coffee

3.30 PM – 4.30 PM

Creative workshop
Your stories – in words and pictures

4.30 PM – 5.30 PM

Volunteering – stories and ideas from people with aphasia.

7.00 PM

Conference dinner

Monday 19 April 2027

7.30 AM – 9.00 AM

Breakfast

9.00 AM – 10:00 AM

Practical help hub – Driving, benefits, stroke and aphasia resources

10.00 AM – 11:00 AM

Workshop: Tech and aphasia 

You can try this too – top apps and shortcuts.

11.00 AM – 11.30 AM

Coffee break

11.30 AM – 12.30 PM

Music workshop

Session for partners, family members or friends

12.30 PM – 1.45 PM

Lunch

1.45 PM – 2.30 PM

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