TAP Onboarding: Info + Videos

Hello! Thank you for your interest in TAP!

Please review the following information from your initial consult with Olivia Herrmann, TAP's Program Manager.

TAP General Overview

Non-profit dedicated to supporting individuals with aphasia and their families across North Carolina. Founded in 2003.
Group programs are facilitated by speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and offer peer support. Actively work on communication skills through conversations and re-build confidence.
Educational opportunities via monthly virtual family trainings.
Focus: Communication, Confidence, Connection.

TAP Group Programming

TAP conversation groups are offered 6 days a week: Monday-Saturday. Read the information below to learn about all of our programming opportunities.

TAP Virtual Groups

TAP virtual groups are held via Zoom. There are many options based on interests, and group leaders vary. Click the button below for TAP's weekly virtual group calendar. Group descriptions can be found by clicking on the group name. No RSVP required.

TAP Virtual Calendar

The same Zoom link is used for all TAP virtual groups. This link will be emailed and can also be found on our website under "TAP Clients".

TAP Virtual Zoom Link

Zoom Meeting ID: 327 208 459

Zoom Passcode: 1234

TAP Group

Programming Fees

All groups (virtual and in-person) cost $7 per group.
Attendance will be tracked by Group Leaders.
Invoices are sent via email to the billing email listened on the Intake Form (sent separately).
Invoices are emailed monthly, reflecting the prior month's attendance. Instructions for how to pay are included in the invoice email.

If you wish to discuss scholarship opportunities, please do not hesitate to reach out. Email Olivia Herrmann for more information.

TAP Care Partner

Support Group for PPA

TAP hosts a biweekly virtual support group for care partners of individuals with primary progressive aphasia (PPA).

This group is free of charge.

Fridays, Zoom, 12:00-1:00pm

*1st & 3rd Friday of each month

TAP In-Person Groups

Current TAP in-person locations are: Cary, Wake Forest, Raleigh, Fuquay Varina, Concord, South Charlotte and Wilmington. Please complete online registration to attend in-person. A video with instructions can be found by clicking the button below, as well as details about the locations.

In-Person Registration Video

TAP Location Details

TAP's weekly in-person group calendar can be viewed at the link below. Group descriptions can be found by clicking on the group name.

TAP In-Person Calendar

TAP Staff and

Group Leaders

TAP is a small but mighty team.

Staff involves our Executive Director, Annie Lane and Program Manager, Olivia Herrmann.

We work with more than 20 speech-language pathologists, recreational therapists, and a music therapist. These group leaders facilitate all of our in-person and virtual groups and provide communication supports, as needed. Read more about our group leaders at the link below.

TAP Group Leaders

TAP's Learning to Speak Aphasia (LTSA) Training

As part of our mission, we want to support the family and friends of loved ones with aphasia by providing the resources they need to learn "how" to speak aphasia & improve overall communication.

Each month, we offer a free, virtual LTSA training that everyone in your network is invited to attend.

The next virtual training is Tuesday, April 8th from 7-8pm.

RSVP at the link below.

TAP Virtual Training - RSVP

How do I stay connected at TAP?

We will add your email(s) to our contact list so that you can receive our weekly newsletter with programming updates, as well as our monthly newsletter for organizational updates.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see upcoming events in our organization and others, like the National Aphasia Association (NAA). Click on the social media icons at the bottom of the email.

Email Olivia (olivia@aphasiaproject.org) with questions or call/text Olivia directly at 984-308-5235. Email is best!

Watch the video below to hear what current TAP members want you to know about our groups.