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SUMMARY:Young Adult Aphasia Group
DESCRIPTION:Program: Young Adult Aphasia Group \nTopic: A conversation group for adults under 50 who have aphasia \nAdvisors: Kitti Tong and Katie Breece \nWhen: The first Monday of the month from 7-8pm Eastern Time \nMore Information: Young adults with aphasia have a unique experience in the aphasia community. Join us to talk about relationships\, work\, school\, health care and insurance\, therapy\, and more. This group is advised by Kitti Tong and Katie Breece\, both of whom are young adults with aphasia.
URL:https://staging.aphasia.org/event/young-adult-aphasia-group-3/2025-12-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T170000
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SUMMARY:Technology and Supports for Aphasia
DESCRIPTION:Program: Technology and Supports for Aphasia Group \nTopic: Learn about current technology available to support people with aphasia. \nAdvisors: Brooke Lang and Bryn Bowles \nWhen: The second Tuesday of the month\, 4:00-5:00pm EST \nClick This Zoom Link To Join \n  \nMore Information: In this virtual conversation group\, we will share and discuss using technology to support persons with Aphasia and expand upon your home program. We will go beyond just the apps that are “made for people with Aphasia” and show you how you can use the many options that are out there\, personalize them\, and tailor them to your needs so you can become more independent in your environment. This group is advised by Brooke Lang and Bryn Bowles (Integrative Reconnective Aphasia Therapy).
URL:https://staging.aphasia.org/event/technology-and-supports-for-aphasia-2-2-2-2/2025-12-02/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000
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SUMMARY:Aphasia and Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Program: Aphasia and Wellness \nTopic: Learn and share ideas about wellness and self-care for people with aphasia. \nAdvisors: Katherine Noyes & Sharon Mosley \nWhen: One Thursday per month (usually the 1st Thursday) from 1-2pm Eastern Time \n \nMore Information: Join us for conversation about cultivating wellness in your daily life. Whether it’s through a yoga or mindfulness practice\, social connections\, physical fitness\, healthy nutrition\, listening to good music or podcasts\, or even just treating yourself to a fancy skincare product\, how do you promote wellness and self-care? All are invited to share ideas and suggestions. This group is advised by Katherine Noyes (NAA Virtual Program Coordinator and Owner of Lotus Speech & Wellness) and Sharon Mosley (Owner of The Fit Talk Counseling and Health Coaching).
URL:https://staging.aphasia.org/event/aphasia-and-wellness-3/2025-12-04/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T042201
CREATED:20240827T075932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T181145Z
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SUMMARY:Journey Through Speech Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Program: Journey Through Speech \nTopic: Learn about travel and culture as we share facts\, stories\, and photos. \nAdvisors: Craig Smith and Genevieve Richardson \nWhen: The first Friday of each month from 1-2pm EST\n \nMore Information: If you love to explore the world and miss traveling\, join our virtual travel conversation group Journey Through Speech. This peer-led conversation group meets once a month to discuss all things related to travel and culture. In this aphasia-friendly space\, we will be sharing our travel experiences\, exploring a variety of cultures\, discussing places we have been and want to go\, exchanging travel tips\, and much more. This group is advised by Craig Smith and Genevieve Richardson (Founder of LIFE Speech Pathology). \nWe would love to see and talk about YOUR travel photos. Please send your favorite travel photos before the upcoming meeting to groups@aphasia.org.
URL:https://staging.aphasia.org/event/journey-through-speech-conversation-group-4-2/2025-12-05/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T170000
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SUMMARY:Black American Aphasia Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Program: Black American Aphasia Conversation Group  \nDescription: An inclusive place for black people with aphasia to connect. \nAdvisors: Michael Obel-Omia\, Angie Cauthorn\, and Nikki Benson-Watlington \nWhen: Every other Monday from 4-5pm EST \n \nMore Information: This inclusive\, aphasia-friendly group discusses a wide range of topics\, including sharing tips and some of the challenges faced living while Black and struck by an invisible\, severely underknown disability called aphasia.  We welcome all who acknowledge the existence of the unique challenges each quality poses and support the mission of creating an emotional refuge for Black people living with aphasia. The Black American Aphasia Conversation Group meets every other Monday. It is advised by Angie Cauthorn (NAA Board Member and co-founder of ARCH)\, Michael Obel-Omia\, and Nikki Benson-Watlington (Outreach Coordinator\, The Aphasia Center at Jefferson Moss-Magee)
URL:https://staging.aphasia.org/event/black-american-aphasia-conversation-group-3-2-2-2/2025-12-08/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T203000
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SUMMARY:PPA Care Partner Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Program:  Support Community For Communication and Care Partners of people with PPA and PPAOS \nAdvisor: Kiiya Shibata and Zoe Ezzes \nWhen: Every 2nd and 4th Monday at 7:30pm ET \nMore Information: Join us for an evening support group for communication and care partners of people with primary progressive aphasia and primary progressive apraxia of speech (PPA/PPAOS). This is a space for care partners\, family\, and friends of people with PPA/PPAOS to find community with one another. Hosted virtually via Zoom by the National Aphasia Association. \n \nMeeting ID: 811 1409 2412\nPasscode: 564527
URL:https://staging.aphasia.org/event/ppa-caregiver-support-group/2025-12-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T210000
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SUMMARY:Parenting With Aphasia
DESCRIPTION:Program: Parenting with Aphasia \nTopic: We talk about what it’s like raising children while having aphasia. \nAdvisor: Lauren Schwabish \nWhen: The second Wednesday of each month from 8-9pm EST \n \nMore Information: Parenting is no easy feat but can be particularly challenging when one parent has aphasia. Parenting with Aphasia meets virtually once a month\, inviting parents with kids of all ages to join together in a safe\, non-judgmental space to share experiences\, receive positive peer support\, and learn more about how other parents are navigating the highs and lows of modern-day parenting when aphasia is along for the ride. This group is advised by Lauren Schwabish (Owner of Neuro Speech Services).
URL:https://staging.aphasia.org/event/parenting-with-aphasia-2-2/2025-12-10/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T200000
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CREATED:20250516T102643Z
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SUMMARY:Aphasia Care Partner Group
DESCRIPTION:Program: Aphasia Care Partner Group \nTopic: A conversation group for care partners of people with aphasia due to stroke or brain injury. \nAdvisor: Abbe Simon \nWhen: The third Wednesday of the month\, 7-8 PM Eastern Time \n \nMore Information: This monthly group welcomes care partners of people who have aphasia due to stroke or brain injury. Group advisor\, Abbe Simon\, reminds clients that aphasia does not just impact the person who has it.  The group will be a space for care partners to share\, inquire\, support\, and learn.  Friends\, family members\, colleagues\, all are welcome. Hosted virtually via Zoom by the National Aphasia Association.
URL:https://staging.aphasia.org/event/aphasia-care-partner-group-2/2025-12-17/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T042201
CREATED:20250120T081134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T181539Z
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SUMMARY:Black American Aphasia Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Program: Black American Aphasia Conversation Group  \nDescription: An inclusive place for black people with aphasia to connect. \nAdvisors: Michael Obel-Omia\, Angie Cauthorn\, and Nikki Benson-Watlington \nWhen: Every other Monday from 4-5pm EST \n \nMore Information: This inclusive\, aphasia-friendly group discusses a wide range of topics\, including sharing tips and some of the challenges faced living while Black and struck by an invisible\, severely underknown disability called aphasia.  We welcome all who acknowledge the existence of the unique challenges each quality poses and support the mission of creating an emotional refuge for Black people living with aphasia. The Black American Aphasia Conversation Group meets every other Monday. It is advised by Angie Cauthorn (NAA Board Member and co-founder of ARCH)\, Michael Obel-Omia\, and Nikki Benson-Watlington (Outreach Coordinator\, The Aphasia Center at Jefferson Moss-Magee)
URL:https://staging.aphasia.org/event/black-american-aphasia-conversation-group-3-2-2-2/2025-12-22/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T203000
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CREATED:20250207T082916Z
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SUMMARY:PPA Care Partner Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Program:  Support Community For Communication and Care Partners of people with PPA and PPAOS \nAdvisor: Kiiya Shibata and Zoe Ezzes \nWhen: Every 2nd and 4th Monday at 7:30pm ET \nMore Information: Join us for an evening support group for communication and care partners of people with primary progressive aphasia and primary progressive apraxia of speech (PPA/PPAOS). This is a space for care partners\, family\, and friends of people with PPA/PPAOS to find community with one another. Hosted virtually via Zoom by the National Aphasia Association. \n \nMeeting ID: 811 1409 2412\nPasscode: 564527
URL:https://staging.aphasia.org/event/ppa-caregiver-support-group/2025-12-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T130000
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CREATED:20250106T140318Z
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SUMMARY:Aphasia Cafe: Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Program: Aphasia Cafe: Lunch and Learn \nTopic:  A monthly online chat for people with aphasia\, care partners\, and professionals. The topic will vary each month (see below). \nAdvisors: Maura Silverman and Katherine Noyes \nWhen: The 4th Wednesday of the month\, 12-1pm Eastern Time
URL:https://staging.aphasia.org/event/aphasia-cafe-lunch-learn-5/2025-12-24/
CATEGORIES:Education and Training
LOCATION:https://staging.aphasia.org/event/aphasia-cafe-lunch-learn-5/2025-12-24/
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