The Aphasia Center of West Texas is one of two independent aphasia centers in Texas! A gem in the Permian Basin, we stand ready to help repair communication and hope to individuals living with aphasia and their family members. Love for the people we serve motivates us to promote a work environment that encourages respect, collaboration, innovation, excellence and gratitude.
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At the Aphasia Center of West Texas, we believe in the dignity of every individual. It is our desire to see our members live life to their fullest potential which means empowering them to experience success at living life as independently as possible. For this reason, we believe our job is to provide them the tools and information they need to succeed. Our aim is to self-empower those we serve.
All people with aphasia successfully participate in life’s interactions.
Improving quality of life for all impacted by aphasia by overcoming communication barriers at home and in our communities.
RESPECT
Believing in the worth, dignity, and competence of every person coping with aphasia, we recognize that people with aphasia and their families know the most about living with aphasia. We value diversity of life experience and perspective. We listen in order to learn while interacting from a place of compassion, honesty, and ethics.
collaboration
We know overcoming communication barriers depends on both internal and external factors. We value collaborative opportunities to share knowledge, to respond to community need, and to create communication access for all citizens who know more than they can say.
innovation
We respond to our client’s and region’s needs through a curiosity for new ideas, applying our knowledge within a framework that values creativity, enthusiasm, and never settling for the status quo.
excellence
Believing in the worth, dignity, and competence of every person coping with aphasia, we recognize that people with aphasia and their families know the most about living with aphasia. We value diversity of life experience and perspective. We listen in order to learn while interacting from a place of compassion, honesty, and ethics.
gratitude
We know overcoming communication barriers depends on both internal and external factors. We value collaborative opportunities to share knowledge, to respond to community need, and to create communication access for all citizens who know more than they can say.
Thank you for visiting our site. Please consider getting involved and helping those with aphasia live their best life.
Fees are $150/month for unlimited groups per week and $75/month for up to two groups per week. Program fees are billed on a monthly basis and sliding scale scholarships are also available. We are committed to serving those who need our services.
Individuals may pay a per-ride or monthly fee for transportation to and from the Aphasia Center in Midland on our mobility van. We also partner with Mission Center Adult Day Service to provide transportation to and from Odessa.
WE COLLABORATE WITH OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS OF PARTICIPATION.
