History

National Aphasia Association founded by Dr. Martha Taylor Sarno

First national outreach campaign to raise aphasia awareness

Launch of the Aphasia Resource Directory

First annual Speaking Out Conference takes place

First major public awareness event

Launch of NAA’s updated website with support tools

Aphasia Awareness Month expanded nationally

Virtual programming scales up due to COVID-19

Ask the Expert Webinar Series Commences

Launch of the Barbara Martin Aphasia Research Grants

Inaugural Martha Taylor Sarno Award presented

New grant added for PPA research with support from Outdrive Aphasia

Website redesign and expansion of research/outreach programs