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Dec 15, 2022 · Michael Obel-Omia ’88 has two rules he lives by these days: number one, never give up; number two, never give up. There’s a reason these rules are important to him. Once a talented educator, writer, public speaker, and head of school, Michael suffered a massive ischemic stroke in May 2016.
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Mar 18, 2022 · Fifty-six-year-old Michael Obel-Omia cycles most days. It's something he did even before he had a major stroke on May 21, 2016. At first, he lost his ability to speak.
Jul 22, 2022 · Barrington cyclist, educator and stroke survivor is riding across the country, to show the world he can. Aphasia is his biggest challenge, says Michael Obel-Omia, 56.
Jan 26, 2023 · Michael Obel-Omia ’88, MA English ’92 had to redefine his identity after a stroke in 2016 left him with aphasia, which affects one’s ability to use or comprehend words. Middlebury Magazine takes readers through a journey of recovery, poetry, and a cross-country cycling trip. Learn more.
Aug 29, 2022 · Almost every day this summer, Michael Obel-Omia has gone for a bike ride. While it sounds leisurely on the surface, he’d describe it as challenging yet fulfilling. That’s because he didn’t just ride his bike, he rode roughly 4,000 miles from Montana to Massachusetts.
When we come back, we hear from founding member of the Black American Aphasia Conversation Group, Michael Obel-Omia. Support for ASHA Voices comes from ASHA’s online conference Keys to a Successful SLP Private Practice.
Jan 3, 2013 · Michael Obel-Omia, Head of School at Paul Cuffee, is constantly analyzing the needs of his students and faculty within the context of a long-range plan for IT integration that skates on a shoestring budget.
