The NAA offers a variety of programs and events designed to connect, educate, and empower individuals with aphasia and those who support them.
What: Ask the Expert is a free, interactive webinar putting people with aphasia in touch with experts in aphasia-related fields. For Aphasia Awareness Month, we will learn about the NAA's Ambassador Program and how to increase aphasia awareness from a panel of our Ambassadors themselves! Why: To learn about important topics in aphasia from
View DetailsProgram: Game Show Group Topic: Have fun playing popular game show games with other people with aphasia! Advisor: Courtney Caruso When: One Friday per month, 12-1pm ET Click This Zoom Link To Join More Information: This group will bring popular TV game shows to life in an aphasia-friendly way. We will play games like
View DetailsThis 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.
View DetailsThis 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.
View DetailsProgram:  Support Community For Communication and Care Partners of people with PPA and PPAOS Advisor: Kiiya Shibata and Zoe Ezzes When: Every 2nd and 4th Monday at 7:30pm ET More 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
View DetailsA monthly online chat for people with aphasia, care partners, and professionals. The topic will vary each month.
View DetailsJoin 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.
View DetailsProgram: Journey Through Speech Topic: Learn about travel and culture as we share facts, stories, and photos. Advisors: Craig Smith and Genevieve Richardson When: The first Friday of each month from 1-2pm EST <!-- Click This Zoom Link To Join --> More Information: If you love to explore the world and miss traveling, join our
View DetailsThis 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.
View DetailsYoung 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.
View DetailsParenting 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.
View DetailsWhat: Ask the Expert is a free, interactive webinar putting people with aphasia in touch with experts in aphasia-related fields. This month, our experts will discuss how aphasia affects communication, connection, and intimacy, how partners can stay connected, and what supports are available. Why: To learn about important topics in aphasia from experts in
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