Crystal Lewandowski

A heartwarming affirmation of the can-do spirit inside of us all. Former voiceover talent and current SLP grad student.

[Crystal Lewandowski @CLonnLew]

@Honda , I think our son is your biggest fan. 🤣

[Crystal Lewandowski @CLonnLew]

Quick visual of @WelcoMe_CS in action. I love the simplicity of making an environment more accessible before the customer even walks through the door, regardless of employees' prior knowledge of a disorder or impairment.
#EauCLamarAphasia #aphasia #access4all

[WelcoMe @WelcoMe_CS]

This is the “manual arrival” button in the https://t.co/Nh0FXTAHSZ app. With it Karine Elharrar could have let #COP26 staff know she had arrived, where she was AND raised awareness of her physical and social access needs. Isn’t it about time #Tech4Good supported #Access4All?

[Crystal Lewandowski @CLonnLew]

Pt 3 This study found that using #aphasia-friendly menus is one simple way hospitals can empower people with aphasia to make their own choices.
https://t.co/ZisXSXyGNr
#EauCLamarAphasia

[Crystal Lewandowski @CLonnLew]

Pt 2 We can help make hospitals more #aphasia-friendly by establishing and utilizing Accessible Information Standards:
https://t.co/VCm6BzRrTx
#EauClamarAphasia

[Crystal Lewandowski @CLonnLew]

pt 1 Imagine waking up in a hospital and being unable to understand what is said, read forms handed to you, ask questions, or speak for yourself. Pretty scary, right?
We need Aphasia Awareness for Hospitals: https://t.co/eXGtgd4aRZ
#EauClamarAphasia

[Crystal Lewandowski @CLonnLew]

Is there anything better than karaoke? Enjoy some #aphasia-friendly sing-a-longs with family this week (in-person or online)!
https://t.co/Z9hzpbgxW8

#EauCLamarAphasia

[Crystal Lewandowski @CLonnLew]

How do we create an #aphasia-friendly environment? Have you heard of the app, "Welcome"? How great would this be to have in the US? @WelcoMe_CS
https://t.co/aqFKlfn8zG
#EauCLamarAphasia

[Crystal Lewandowski @CLonnLew]

How do we create an #aphasia-friendly environment?
Love these bulletin board communication tips for staff and visitors at a nursing home. Many could apply to dementia or aphasia and are quick reminders to see the real people behind the disorder.
#EauCLamarAphasia

[Crystal Lewandowski @CLonnLew]

How do we create an #aphasia-friendly environment?Great tips for communication support over social media from @ARCaphasia #EauCLamarAphasia

[ARC AphasiaRecovery @ARCaphasia]

Topic:

Aphasia-Friendly Writing or Texting to People with Aphasia

Do you text someone with aphasia?
Do you send emails to someone with aphasia?
Do you POST on FACEBOOK for people with aphasia?

Our goal at The Aphasia Recovery Connection is to... https://t.co/aiMaXqhqm8

[Crystal Lewandowski @CLonnLew]

When exploring, "What are #aphasia community programs?", it's good to also examine,
"What makes a good aphasia community program?"
What are some of the logistical and therapeutic challenges for staff?
Thank you, @MichelleAttard8, for the interesting study!
#EauCLamarAphasia

[Dr Michelle Attard @MichelleAttard8]

Very proud to share the final publication from my PhD on an interprofessional community #aphasia group model! Addresses social worker, peer and volunteer program experience. 50 free eprints! @aphasiacre @rose_mirandaros @LeanneTogher @USydFHS

https://t.co/6a7c7AQHxY

[Crystal Lewandowski @CLonnLew]

#aphasia community programs are reciprocal in value. They help people with aphasia while providing people with aphasia opportunities to educate and directly or indirectly help others.
The Aphasia Mentors Program @UBC_SASS is a good example of this.
#EauCLamarAphasia

[SASS @UBC_Sass]

The Aphasia Mentors Program, a community-based program providing opportunities for people with aphasia in the community to participate in the education of BC’s future healthcare professionals, is now welcoming referrals for the Fall! For more info, visit: https://t.co/jq8DchCAch

[Crystal Lewandowski @CLonnLew]

What are #aphasia community programs?
Volunteer groups that provide people with aphasia, and their families, tailored, long-term support on their road to recovery.
#EauCLamarAphasia

[VON Canada - Victorian Order of Nurses @VON_Canada]

In #YGK, staff and volunteers deliver several ‘wrap around’ programs to support adults living with Aphasia. This community program helps re-build one’s confidence with language, while forging new connections with others. #CSM2019

[Crystal Lewandowski @CLonnLew]

What are #aphasia community programs?
A way to stay an active part of the community while simultaneously spreading awareness. 🦅
#EauCLamarAphasia

[Dr. Cathy Off @catherineoff]

The Big Sky Aphasia Program visited the Montana Natural History Center today to learn and to spread aphasia awareness to the Montana community! @AphasiaAccess

[Crystal Lewandowski @CLonnLew]

How does someone get better in their #aphasiarecovery? Great visual of the journey by @aphasia_helpful_posts

#EauCLamarAphasia #aphasia

[Richard Jackson @rjack2136]

Reposting @aphasia_helpful_posts:⠀
...⠀
"#aphasia #aphasiaawareness #aphasiatherapy #aphasiaawarenessmonth #aphasiacamp #aphasiaaccess #aphasianfamily #aphasiarecovery #aphasiahouse #aphasiasucks #aphasiagroup #aphasiastrong #aphasiafriendly #aphasia�� https://t.co/jWWISnOjVK

[Crystal Lewandowski @CLonnLew]

How does someone get better in their aphasia recovery? Recognizing that you don't need to go through this alone.
#EauCLamarAphasia #Aphasiarecovery #Aphasia

[Aphasia Ireland @Aphasia_Ireland]

You don't need to go through this alone.

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#aphasia #aphasiaawareness #aphasiarecovery #aphasiaireland #speechtherapy #ireland #donate #weneedyourhelp

[Crystal Lewandowski @CLonnLew]

How does someone get better in their #aphasiarecovery?
Better (and more) access to intensive therapy, perseverance, and realizing,
“that by doing more for others, I’d be happier with myself.”
#EauCLamarAphasia #Aphasia

[Crystal Lewandowski @CLonnLew]

How does someone get better in their #aphasia recovery?
Taking the opportunity to build resilience, find strengths, and redefine identity.

#EauCLamarAphasia #IdentityTheftBook #StrokeOnward

[Stroke Onward @StrokeOnward]

How have you approached setbacks in your #StrokeRecovery?

https://t.co/fSMyzsySNn
#StrokeOnward #StrokeSurvivor #Aphasia #resilience #meaning #identity #IdentityTheftBook

[Crystal Lewandowski @CLonnLew]

How does someone get better in their #aphasia recovery? 🧠
Recovery looks different for everyone but Linda Radestad, a stroke survivor, says she learned to think outside of the box and ignore anyone who said she would "never ____ again."
#EauCLamarAphasia

[Sarah Bethany Dickens (Scott) @SarahBScotty]

Interesting #TEDxTalk about #stroke and #aphasia 🧠 https://t.co/IcGIPrwR23

[Crystal Lewandowski @CLonnLew]

#aphasia recovery
Thank you, @SarahBScotty for sharing what (and who) worked and what didn’t in speech therapy.

“People with aphasia will all have different things they want to do…Talk to them <not their partner> and really understand what they want to do.”
#EauCLamarAphasia

[Sarah Bethany Dickens (Scott) @SarahBScotty]

My 11th #Stroke Anniversary 🧠 #aphasia #wedding #covid19 #slt https://t.co/3lSpbCIY4Q

[Crystal Lewandowski @CLonnLew]

What does #aphasia therapy look like? Learning communication support strategies such as writing and using visual aids.
#EauCLamarAphasia #AAC

[SLT Worcs Acute @WAHT_SLT]

A selection of some of the aids @WAHT_SLT can introduce to support pts with #communication needs #AAC #aphasia #dysarthria #apraxia