Journey Through Speech Conversation Group
2025-07-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Program: 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

More 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).
We would love to see and talk about YOUR travel photos. Please send your favorite travel photos before the upcoming meeting to groups@aphasia.org.

Aphasia and Wellness
2025-07-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-05 13:00 - 14:00
Program: Aphasia and Wellness
Topic: Learn and share ideas about wellness and self-care for people with aphasia.
Advisors: Katherine Noyes & Sharon Mosley
When: One Thursday per month (usually the 1st Thursday) from 1-2pm Eastern Time

More 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).

Aphasia Cafe: Lunch & Learn
2025-06-25 12:00 - 13:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89099157959
Program: Aphasia Cafe: Lunch and Learn
Topic: A monthly online chat for people with aphasia, care partners, and professionals. The topic will vary each month (see below).
Advisors: Maura Silverman and Katherine Noyes
When: The 4th Wednesday of the month, 12-1pm Eastern Time

PPA Care Partner Support Group
2025-06-23 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-06-09 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-05-12 19:30 - 20:30
Program: 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 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.

Meeting ID: 811 1409 2412
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Black American Aphasia Conversation Group
2025-06-23 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-09 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-12 16:00 - 17:00
Program: Black American Aphasia Conversation Group
Description: An inclusive place for black people with aphasia to connect.
Advisors: Michael Obel-Omia, Angie Cauthorn, and Nikki Benson-Watlington
When: Every other Monday from 4-5pm EST

More 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)

Aphasia Care Partner Group
2025-06-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-21 19:00 - 20:00
Program: Aphasia Care Partner Group
Topic: A conversation group for care partners of people with aphasia due to stroke or brain injury.
Advisor: Abbe Simon
When: The third Wednesday of the month, 7-8 PM Eastern Time

More 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.

Game Show
2025-06-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-16 12:00 - 13:00
Program: 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
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More Information: This group will bring popular TV game shows to life in an aphasia-friendly way. We will play games like Jeopardy, Family Feud and Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Come and join in on the fun! This group is advised by Courtney Caruso (Founder of Liberty Speech Associates).

Ask the Expert - NAA Ambassadors
2025-06-12 19:00 - 20:00
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 experts in our community.

Who: A panel of our NAA Ambassadors.

When: Thursday, June 12th from 7:00pm-8:00pm Eastern Time

Submit a question for our experts using this form:
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Download our event flyers:

Printable Flyer (for printing and posting and sharing)
Electronic Flyer (for sharing by email or on social media)

All webinars will be recorded and available for viewing. They will be posted to our YouTube channel several days after the event.

Parenting With Aphasia
2025-06-11 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-14 20:00 - 21:00
Program: Parenting with Aphasia
Topic: We talk about what it’s like raising children while having aphasia.
Advisor: Lauren Schwabish
When: The second Wednesday of each month from 8-9pm EST

More 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).

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation for People with Aphasia
2025-06-06 11:00 - 11:35, 2025-05-30 11:00 - 11:35
Join us for a guided meditation and conversation.

Program: Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation for People with Aphasia

Topic: Guided Meditation and Discussion

Advisor: Seth Brunner

When: Fridays from 11-11:35am ET.

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More information: Mindfulness meditation has been practiced for centuries by Buddhists. It took hold in this country in the 1970s. Perhaps the most influential proponent has been Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., who founded the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Clinic and Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

The Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation for People with Aphasia program offers weekly sessions that include explanations of the principles of mindfulness, guided meditations, and discussion among the participants. In addition, the program includes written summary of principles of meditation, brief guided meditations, and suggested activities. Please visit our series page to access the materials.

The meditation program is advised by Seth Brunner. Seth is a member of the NAA Board of Directors and a long-term meditator. Seth experiences aphasia as a result of a stroke more than 35 years ago. You may reach Seth at seth@aphasia.org

Technology and Supports for Aphasia
2025-06-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-13 16:00 - 17:00
Program: Technology and Supports for Aphasia Group
Topic: Learn about current technology available to support people with aphasia.
Advisors: Brooke Lang and Bryn Bowles
When: The second Tuesday of the month, 4:00-5:00pm EST
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More 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).

Young Adult Aphasia Group
2025-06-02 19:00 - 20:00
Program: Young Adult Aphasia Group
Topic: A conversation group for adults under 50 who have aphasia
Advisors: Kitti Tong and Katie Breece
When: The first Monday of the month from 7-8pm Eastern Time
More 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.

Black American Aphasia Conversation Group
2025-05-27 16:00 - 17:00
Program: Black American Aphasia Conversation Group
Description: An inclusive place for black people with aphasia to connect.
Advisors: Michael Obel-Omia, Angie Cauthorn, and Nikki Benson-Watlington
When: Every other Monday from 4-5pm EST
Click This Zoom Link To Join

More 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)

PPA Chat
2025-05-23 14:30 - 15:30
Program: Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Chats

Topic: A supportive conversation about Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)

Advisors: Becky Khayum, Lorraine Podolsky, Christie Carroll Duhigg, Natalie Douglas, Cindy Nichols, Kiiya Shibata

When: Two Fridays a month, 2:30-3:30pm Eastern Time

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More Information: PPA Chats are for people with PPA and their communication partners. We start as a group, sometimes with a short presentation. Then, we split into breakout rooms based on PPA type or symptoms, so you can talk with others in a similar situation. Communication partners are welcome to assist during the chat, like using supports (i.e. key words, help with words, etc.). There’s also a breakout room for communication partners to connect with each other.

Learn more about PPA

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation for People with Aphasia - Guided Meditation and Discussion
2025-05-16 11:00 - 11:35

After the Expert
2025-05-14 12:00 - 13:00
Program: After the Expert
Topic: A conversation about last week’s “Ask the Expert” webinar! An opportunity to share thoughts and ask questions.
Advisors: Maura Silverman and Katherine Noyes
When: The Wednesday following the “Ask the Expert” each month from 12-1pm Eastern Time

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More Information: Did you join our “Ask the Expert” webinar live last Thursday? Or, have you had a chance to watch the recording on the NAA’s YouTube channel? In this virtual conversation group, we will have an opportunity to talk about the topic shared in this month’s “Ask the Expert” webinar. Bring your comments and questions as we chat about the information presented by our Expert(s).
