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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 02/08/2026

#Bloomscrolling Snippets from a beautiful trip to Branklyn Garden, Scotland on July 18th.

Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 03/04/2026

Be sad. Knowing sad is what makes your happy so magic. Let us pick up the silly baton while you have a break. Here are some accidental faces in inanimate objects to help you through your sadmin. X

Chewing gum on the pavement in the shape of a smile with two dots of gum as eyes.

A box pokes out the top of a bin with three holes cut out of its end. The holes resemble a worried facial expression.

Two circular spotlight fittings and an emergency exit sign on a building wall look like a confused face.

A small ramshackle grey stone building in a field. The wall has two pipes emerging which look like a pair of eyes and a red brick in the wall's centre that looks like a tongue poking out.

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 06/01/2026

In search of a podcast to chew over? Why not give this one a whirl? #AI, #Aphasia and #SLT. How do they all fit together? I had a chat about this with Jonathan Hirons, the excellent podcast producer with aphasia, as part of his series "On the Tip of My Tongue". www.buzzsprout.com/2330771/epis...

Image featuring snapshot photos of Abi, Jonathan Hirons and Rob Edwards. Text says "On the tip of my tongue. Talking about aphasia"

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 26/11/2025

This was brilliant. So pleased to see the voices of people with lived expertise of stroke platformed and given the floor in front of a room filled with Stroke care professionals and researchers. More please! #UKSF25 #Stroke #DontBeA🍆

Conference room filled with seated healthcare professionals watching four stroke survivors present their perspectives

View of four stroke survivors seated on sofas on stage sharing their perspective on stroke care and safe spaces

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 25/11/2025

Thank you. We enjoyed a really supportive and reflective session together - bringing lots of voices of contributors with aphasia in this AI workshop. #UKSF25 delegates are such considerate collaborators! Find the resources from our session here: linktr.ee/AphasiaAI #aphasia

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‪UK Stroke Forum‬
‪@ukstrokeforum.bsky.social‬
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Good luck!

We look forward to hearing all about the transformative role of technology and AI in aphasia rehabilitation.👇

‪Dr Abi Roper‬
‪@abracabadger.com‬
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That's me away to share some AI food for thought at today's #UKSF25. I look forward to being a part of today's discussion.
Wish me luck!

#AI #Aphasia #BSkySpeechies

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Dr Abi Roper
‪@abracabadger.com‬
Thank you. We enjoyed a really supportive and reflective session together - bringing lots of voices of contributors with aphasia in the workshop. #UKSF25 delegates are such considerate collaborators!

Find the resources from our session here: linktrlinktr.ee/AphasiaAI
#aphasia

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View from a conference presentation stage. Purple lit room full of conference delegates seated around round tables and smiling at the camera.

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 20/11/2025

What a brilliant evening learning all about the informative, thought-provoking & practical chapters in the new book from @rosherman.bsky.social and @charjenns.bsky.social: Communication Interventions with #Deaf People. Find out more and order the book: global.oup.com/academic/pro... #BSkySpeechies

Book cover for "Communication Interventions with Deaf People". Text reads use promotion code 'AUFLY30' to save 30% at global.oup.com/academic

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 17/09/2025

What a grand day at the #RCSLT Scotland day. Delighted to be a part of this inspiring profession. @sarahheatley.bsky.social & I shared the work we've been doing with collaborators in Dundee to create a communication accessible city. Hooray for the excellent NHS Tayside adult acquired SLT service.

Abi and Sarah stand in front of a screen, smiling at the camera. The screen shows a slide with the words "Influence: is it possible?"

10 smiling speech and language therapists assembled in front of a flowery backdrop showing a sign which says "RCSLT Scotland"

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 21/08/2025

Tae accept somethin different Cause here, in this wee sunshine city We wull keep oan buildin This bonnie joyful community A tribute to our wonderful Dundee aphasia community. Written and performed by Taylor Dyson at #BASconf25 [3/3]

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 21/08/2025

Thanks for capturing the iconic bridge on your graceful #BASconf25 ascent @helenag-slt.bsky.social. Thank you for your brilliant contribution to the community.x

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 21/08/2025

Update. Dundee couldn't have provided a more wonderful, warm, creative and inclusive welcome. What a blinding and magical community adventure it has been. #BASconf25. They were ready. x

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 16/08/2025

Dundee is looking glorious in the sunshine today. I've been out and about asking the locals if they are ready for next week's @basaphasia.bsky.social conference. Desparate Dan is ready. Oor Wullie is ready. The Dundee Penguins are ready. Rabbie Burns is ready. #BASconf25. Are you ready?

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 29/07/2025

Quick! Last chance to register for onsite accommodation for the @basaphasia.bsky.social conf in Dundee next month: Deadlines: 11.59pm 31st July accommodation booking Midday 4th August in-person attendance Midday 11th August online attendance Register: estore.city.ac.uk/product-cata... #BASconf

Simple red graphic showing a bridge with the text BAS2025 Dundee

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 24/06/2025

#HCID2025 Attendees! Head along to the accessibility session this afternoon to see the excellent Amy Hanschell sharing lessons for designing accessible #Alexa interactions for users with #aphasia from our @hcid.city, @citystgeorgeslcs.bsky.social and Dundee Uni collab. #AphasiaAwarenessMonth

Aphasia and Alexa:
‘I dinnae ken if I’m capable of that’

AVITA Accessible Voice Interaction for Aphasia

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 22/06/2025

Week 3 complete! This week's #RockingAphasia treats include: Portugal, Australia, The UK, Ireland and plenty more! Can you help share some posts in your country in week 4? #AphasiaAwarenessMonth #Aphasia

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 04/06/2025

Dropped my first #RockingAphasia stone today at the top of Dundee Law, Scotland. #AphasiaAwarenessMonth

A photograph of a view from high up looking out over the River Tay. The sky is blue and dotted with clouds. In the foreground, a stone sits atop a bollard showing a stamp with the words "#RockingAphasia"

A "#RockingAphasia# stone sits in front of a tall sone monument with blue sky in the background

A view if a tall stone monument looking out over the River Tay and across to Fife from Dundee Law

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 15/05/2025

This #GAAD, a request for voice technology companies and developers: "We would like to give access to everyone. Can you help us please?" youtu.be/f5ix92NxZJk?... #aphasia #Alexa #GAAD2025 #A11y

Clare faces the camera and speaks. The subtitles say "Can you help us please?"
A green Access symbol is shown on the top right of the image to indicate successful digital accessibility.

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 14/05/2025

Tomorrow is Global Accessibilty Awareness Day. ( #GAAD2025 ). Watch this space for some exciting goodies we've been saving to share with you! #BSkySpeechies #Aphasia #GAAD #Accessibility

A photgraph of a tabletop.
Colourfully painted stones spell out the word "aphasia". Beneath, Scrabble tiles show "& technology"

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 02/05/2025

BAS2025 Conference Update. Registration is now officially open. Huzzah! Book your tickets to: - attend the conference - join the evening celebration (our hooley on the harbour) - stay in some bargainous onsite accommodation blogs.city.ac.uk/bas2025/regi... August 18-20th, Dundee, UK #BASconf25

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 14/03/2025

Hooray! There is now an extra week to submit your abstracts for the #BASConf25. The deadline for submissions has been extended until 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐚𝐭 𝟗𝐚𝐦 (UK time) Follow the link for more information and to submit: blogs.city.ac.uk/bas2025/info... #Aphasia #BSkySpeechies #SLT #PPA

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 06/01/2025

Hooray! Great to see you here in the Blue Sky @edwyncollins.bsky.social. Can I tempt you to come and sing a song or two for us in bonnie Dundee in August?.. Blogs.city.ac.uk/BAS2025 We'd love to set you up with a gig to go with this conference. The theme is community. x #BASConf25

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 06/01/2025

I'm delighted that the wonderful Nicole Campbell has been awarded an MBE (Member of the British Empire) in the King's New Year’s honours list. This award recognises Nicole's considerable work for and services to people with #aphasia as a trustee for the Tavistock Trust for Aphasia. Magic.

Photo of Nicole, smiling. She has short grey hair and glasses, and wears a dark blue shirt.

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 18/12/2024

Thank you for having us along today @markjayes.bsky.social, to talk about our work on the @daraprojectcity.bsky.social. It was great to discuss decision making, #DevLangDis, #aphasia and #DataViz with all who attended. Thanks, too, to @niamhdevane.bsky.social for fielding the difficult questions!

Slide with the title "Data Visualization. What is it and how is it experienced by people with language disabilities?"
Abi Roper, on behalf of the Dara Project Team. City St George's, University of London.
Dara. Inclusive data visualization for people with language disabilities.

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 12/12/2024

Hello, #aphasia community. Have you seen our #BASconf25 conference logo? It's inspired by the beautiful rail bridge that brings you across the river Tay and into Dundee. Here's a bonnie photo of the bridge taken today. #SpotTheDifference More info: Blogs.city.ac.uk/bas2025

View of a rail bridge across the river Tay with the Fife country side in the distance

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 09/12/2024

British Aphasiology Society International Conference. Dundee. Aug 18-20th 2025. Preparations for #BASconf25 in Dundee are coming along swimmingly! The conference theme is #Community. Visit the website for more information and to sign up for updates. blogs.city.ac.uk/bas2025/ #Aphasia #SLT

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 22/11/2024

Here's a strong Easter parade look from a couple of years ago.

A parade of five bronze penguin sculptures lined up on a wall, as if marching. Each sculpture has on a pastel knotted cardigan or hat. The final penguin wears a bright pink tutu.

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 22/11/2024

I took an almost identical snap yesterday! Hooray for the yarnbombed Dundee penguins. :)

Five characterful bronze penguin sculptures lined up on a walk. Each is adorned with a colourful knitted scarf.

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 21/11/2024

A happy story! Having a #LimbDifference means I usually need to buy two pairs of shoes-leaving me out of pocket and with two spare odds. Today, I bought an odd pair for the price of just one pair! My first ever Doc Martens. This scheme is amazing! blog.schuh.co.uk/story/schuh-... Thank you @schuh! 👣

A pair of black doc marten boots in a shoe box. The shoes are different sizes.

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 28/09/2024

Scenes from today's visit to the fantastic and Communication Accessible Dundee Design Festival. Blooming thrilled to see the work put into this festival to make it welcoming for all. #DDF2024. Dundee: @unesconow.bsky.social City of Design.

Photo showing festival entrance to a warehouse with the sign "Dundee Design Festival " in the background. A sign in the foreground is entitled "Access Information ". The Communication Access symbol is shown as an enlarged overlay on the picture.

Curious glass shapes formed from bottles and light bulbs shown in close up against a well lit industrial warehouse background

A giant wooly toy sits on a green block surrounded by knitted trees. The colourful hair on the wooly toy is being tucked up into an air vent in the warehouse ceiling.

White brick wall with stylish black painted lettering. The lettering reads "Dundee Design Festival"

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 21/09/2024

Post a butterfly to celebrate 10 million users on Bluesky! 🦋 Peacock Butterflies in Dunkeld, Scotland, 2 weeks ago.

Three colourful orange peacock butterflies, each with four "eye" patterns on their wings, rest on a purple budlea bloom.

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 17/09/2024

Can we use an #Alexa device to support #aphasia therapy? Here's a poster summary of some work I presented yesterday the the Bristol Aphasiology Society conference in Leicester. #BSkySpeechies #BASConf2024

Poster showing a resrach project with 2 people. They practiced semantic feature analysis therapy using a custom built alexa skill on the Amazon Firestick. One person practised successfully for 5 weeks and made a significant improvement in naming ability. A second participant tried the therapy for one week and then discontinued because of frustration with the speech recognition.

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 14/09/2024

I enjoyed a blooming marvellous day behind the scenes yesterday at #Dundee Design Festival. I'm thrilled that the team have committed to being a communication #accessible event with volunteers and staff completing the @RCSLT communication access training. #DDF2024 Go team!

Icon showing two heads facing one another with arrows pointing from one to the other to indicate mutual communication.

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