Voices of Hope for Aphasia

Name

Voices of Hope for Aphasia

Legal name

Voices of Hope for Aphasia, Inc.

Website

https://vohaphasia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aphasia Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Behavioral Health & Cognitive Support Day Programs (Geriatric Mental Health) (HLADAIAF)

Keywords

• Aphasia support services
• Speech-language pathology
• Stroke rehabilitation programs
• Caregiver education programs
• Community-based therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Petersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Voices of Hope for Aphasia relies primarily on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization operates on a contribute-what-you-can model ensuring everyone can participate regardless of financial situation.
2. Foundation Grants: The organization receives operating grants from community foundations including Pinellas Community Foundation and Community Foundation of Tampa Bay. These grants support program expansion, capacity building, and operational costs.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual fundraising campaigns and events including 'Decade of Hope' campaigns, Spooktacular Online Auctions, Word Play events, and Bowling for Bucks. The 2019 'Decade of Hope' campaign raised $50,469.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Voices of Hope for Aphasia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community-based aphasia center delivering Speech-Language Pathologist-led programs for adults with aphasia and their families. The flagship "Living! with Aphasia" program provides 16+ weekly activities and support groups, complemented by the STARS technology workshop (AAC devices, speech therapy apps), Aphasia Book Club, Writing Groups, Max Adventures outings, Aphasia Gives Back volunteering, the Family & Friends caregiver program, and the "Aphasia - Now What?" two-day family workshop. Services are offered on a contribute-what-you-can basis at community centers in St. Petersburg and Dunedin, FL, with virtual options.

Product overview

Voices of Hope for Aphasia is a community-based nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of aphasia support programs. The core offering is the 'Living! with Aphasia' program, which provides 16+ weekly activities including Aphasia Book Club, Writing Groups, Current Events, Creative Thinking, Art, Music, and games. Additional programs include 'Aphasia – Now What?' (a two-day family education workshop), 'Family & Friends of Aphasia' (caregiver support), the STARS technology program, Max Adventures (community outings), and Aphasia Gives Back (volunteering). All programs are delivered by licensed Speech-Language Pathologists using the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) philosophy, offering services regardless of ability to pay.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Living! with Aphasia (Talk, Laugh, Live) The core program offering 16+ weekly activities and support groups including Aphasia Book Club, Writing Groups, Current Events, Creative Thinking, Art, Music, and games. Led by licensed Speech-Language Pathologists, it provides supported activities for people with aphasia based on interests and language ability.
• Aphasia - Now What? A two-day interactive workshop providing education, support, and strategies for the entire family unit. Includes information about aphasia types, supported communication techniques, and discussion of experiences with aphasia.
• Family & Friends of Aphasia Support and education program for family members, friends, and caregivers of people with aphasia. Includes monthly support group meetings and resources for managing everyday challenges.
• STARS Program Technology program that teaches people with aphasia to use speech therapy-related tools and assistive communication devices including AAC devices and apps like Constant Therapy and Tactus Therapy. Weekly workshop groups held in St. Petersburg and Dunedin locations.
• Max Adventures Community outing program that provides language-accessible opportunities for people with aphasia and their families to participate in community activities and events.
• Aphasia Gives Back Volunteering initiative that provides opportunities for people with aphasia to give back to their community, promoting purpose and social engagement.
• Aphasia Book Club Supported reading and discussion group combining language supports with personalized assistance. Led by Speech-Language Pathologists; participants may listen to books while reading along, watch associated films for context, or read physical books.
• Aphasia Caregiver Support Group Monthly virtual support group for family members, friends, and caregivers to connect, share challenges, and exchange ideas for managing everyday challenges with aphasia.
• Writing Groups Encourages people with various levels of aphasia severity to return to functional writing such as completing medical forms or writing personal accounts.
• Dudes of Aphasia Support group providing a safe community space for young men with aphasia to share their life experiences and challenges with other individuals they can relate to.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 people impacted since founding in 2011
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of St. Petersburg (CAPI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2020Voices of Hope for Aphasia is a CAPI (Committee to Advocate for Persons with Impairments) Community Partner. The organization has worked with the city's HR department to develop ADA accommodation training modules for city employees. Executive Director Debbie Yones was appointed to CAPI by Mayor Rick Kriseman in 2020. VOH also participates in Experiential Training Workshops delivered to all city employees.
• National Aphasia AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVoices of Hope for Aphasia is affiliated with the National Aphasia Association. Executive Director Debbie Yones is an affiliate of the NAA. The organization is referenced in NAA's resources and member John Chandler was featured in the NAA's 'Aphasia Threads' article series.
• AphasiaAccessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVoices of Hope for Aphasia is a member of AphasiaAccess, an organization promoting the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia. Several staff members are members of AphasiaAccess and the organization's programs are rooted in LPAA principles.
• Academy of Neurologic Communication Sciences & DisordersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive Director Debbie Yones is a member of the Academy of Neurologic Communication Sciences & Disorders (ANCDS).

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Adler Aphasia Center: Community-based aphasia center in Maywood, NJ, offering group programs, support, and education for people with aphasia and their families. Operates a similar Life Participation model with multiple locations and is one of the most established peers in this niche.
• Aphasia Institute: Toronto-based community aphasia organization providing supported conversation, training, and programs for people with aphasia. Pioneer in the Life Participation Approach and a model community-based aphasia center comparable in mission and methodology.
• Triangle Aphasia Project: North Carolina-based nonprofit aphasia center offering group programs, education, and support to people with aphasia and their caregivers. Closely comparable community-center model serving a defined regional market.
• Aphasia Center of California: Mountain View, CA-based community aphasia center providing group therapy, communication support, and caregiver programs. Comparable mission and program structure serving the San Francisco Bay Area aphasia community.
• SCALE - Snyder Center for Aphasia Life Enhancement: Baltimore-area aphasia center providing community-based aphasia programs, group support, and life participation services. Comparable regional nonprofit model delivering LPAA-aligned programming.

Broad incumbents

• National Aphasia Association: National nonprofit advocacy and awareness organization for aphasia. VOH is an NAA affiliate and is referenced in NAA's awareness campaigns; NAA operates at the national level while VOH delivers direct community services.
• American Stroke Association: National health nonprofit under the American Heart Association focused on stroke awareness, research, and survivor support. Awarded VOH's founders the Stroke Hero award in 2016; broader stroke focus encompasses aphasia as a subcategory.

Others

• AphasiaAccess: Professional membership organization promoting the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA). VOH staff are members; AphasiaAccess sets the methodology framework and connects community aphasia programs nationally.

Emerging players

• Lingraphica: Company that designs AAC devices and speech-generating apps specifically for people with aphasia. Overlaps with VOH's STARS Technology Program through assistive communication technology, but operates as a product company rather than service provider.
• Constant Therapy: Digital speech therapy platform used by VOH in its STARS Program. Provides clinically-validated cognitive and language therapy apps for aphasia and related disorders; intersects with VOH's service delivery but is a technology vendor, not a service peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/voices-of-hope-for-aphasia-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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