Aphasia Blog

Volunteer NAA Ambassadors and aphasia advocates across the country have been reaching out to local and state legislators to request proclamations recognizing June as National Aphasia Awareness Month. View the Proclamation Viewbook and Gallery.

We’re inviting our community to help turn awareness into action by creating a personal fundraiser in support of the National Aphasia Association. Whether your goal is $50 or $5,000, every fundraiser helps us continue our mission of providing education, support, advocacy, and connection to people living with aphasia and those who care about them.

Earlier this month, the NAA had the honor of representing the aphasia community during a federal advocacy event on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., held in recognition of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month.

On April 20th, Bob Brosner marked the 12th anniversary of his stroke by sharing something deeply personal: a short video reflecting on his journey living with aphasia and apraxia. Watch the video, where he speaks about recovery, faith, resilience, and finding joy, even when life takes an unexpected turn.

Can intensive aphasia therapy help people achieve their communication goals months – or even years – after stroke or brain injury? This message came through clearly: Recovery does not stop after the first few months. Improvement is still possible, and intensity matters.

The National Aphasia Association is pleased to share information about the Aphasia Therapy Finder (ATF) — a free online tool designed to help clinicians, educators, and students access evidence-based aphasia therapy resources.

When people hear the term AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), they often just think of a speech-generating device or an app that they can use on their phone or iPad. 

Learn about the NAA’s 2026 aphasia research grant program: the Barbara Martin Aphasia Research Grant and the Outdrive Aphasia PPA Research Grant. Applications have now closed; awardees will be announced in the fall of 2026.

June is National Aphasia Awareness Month! Our theme for 2026 is “United for Aphasia Awareness.” This is a nation-wide movement bringing together individuals and communities across the country with one shared goal: Recognize June as National Aphasia Awareness Month in every state! Read about our Proclamation Project and check out the Proclamations our advocates obtained this month!

In recognition of International Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Awareness Week, the National Aphasia Association hosted a special three-day series of events dedicated to education, connection, and community.