DIVERSATILITY®
Providing education consulting services about Aphasia
Welcome to Diversatility Consulting!
Elizabeth Sodbinow, Ph.D., RN, MSN, USAFR Col (retired) conceived the term Diversatility in 1996 during her term as President of the California Association of Nurse Anesthetists (CANA - 1995-1996).
In her President’s message that year, she described the importance of diversity to organizations, stating, “diversity enriches the mix, introduces fresh ideas, and increases the versatility of the work force” (CANA, Inc., 1996, p.8). Dr. Sodbinow established Diversatility Consulting the following year to help organizations (including health care) learn how to leverage the diversity of their work force in order to strengthen their effectiveness.
Dr. Elizabeth Sodbinow
In 1999, while preparing a lecture for a national conference (and before her firm could get off the ground), Elizabeth suffered a severe left-hemisphere stroke that caused right side paralysis and loss of written and spoken communication (Aphasia). As a result, her focus turned to improving her physical and communication capabilities.
In the two decades since, while also caring for her parents in their final years, Elizabeth’s speech and mobility have improved. The Aphasia and right sided weakness issues are chronic and will be with her for life.
Despite the challenges of having her life forever altered, her dream of making a difference through education has remained intact and become more focused on those, like her, living with Aphasia.
Welcome to Diversatility Consulting. We are committed to educating organizations and people about Aphasia in order to improve the lives of those living with the effects of Aphasia.
Elizabeth Sodbinow, Ph.D.
What Is Aphasia?
Aphasia is an impairment of language, affecting the production or comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write. Aphasia is always due to injury to the brain-most commonly from a stroke, particularly in older individuals. But brain injuries resulting in aphasia may also arise from head trauma, from brain tumors, or from infections. (From Aphasia.org)
“ We take for granted our ability to communicate. It is an elegant dance that we do every minute, every hour, every day of our lives. ”
Diane L. Kendall, MPH, Ph.D, CCC-SLP
Aphasia Laboratory - University of Washington
Areas of Practice
We leverage current knowledge about Aphasia to help create greater awareness of Aphasia.
Research
Today, more than ever, our diversity is at the forefront of our lives, and many of us are continuing to learn more about what diversity means, to us, and to those around us and the world. For those living with Aphasia disability is yet another aspect of their diversity. Diversatility® Consulting’s aim is to help you learn what you need to know about Aphasia.
Contact us for an Aphasia awareness workshop custom designed for your organizational needs.
Consulting
Speaking
Elizabeth is available to give talks about Aphasia.
Get in Touch
Diversatility Consulting partners with Lopuch Consulting to provide research, consulting, and presentations to individuals and organizations.
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Seattle, WA