Aphasia Blog

June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, and the NAA is excited to announce our initiatives for this year! From puzzle-themed projects  to community/library showcases , there’s something for everyone – and it all starts with you.

The one-hour International PPA Awareness Day webinar allowed people with PPA to share their experience through photos, art, poetry and more! The webinar included information from leading clinician-researchers including Drs Maya Henry, Sharon Antonucci, Stephanie Grasso, and Jeanne Gallée. Watch the webinar recording and find additional PPA resources!

We’re proud to announce our largest grant cycle ever: $30,000 in funding to support cutting-edge research in aphasia. This year’s grant cycle includes two Barbara Martin Aphasia Research Grants, and one Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Research Grant. These grants provide a unique opportunity for early-career and established researchers alike to pursue projects that could reshape how aphasia is understood, diagnosed, treated, and lived with.

The NAA is proud to honor the legacy of Dr. Davetrina Seles Gadson, a remarkable leader in speech-language pathology and health equity. Her groundbreaking work advanced our understanding of aphasia care for underserved communities and inspired a commitment to fostering change in healthcare systems. Learn more about the new aphasia health equity mini-grants.

The NAA hosted our 3rd Annual Night of Aphasia Arts event on March 27, 2025. Audience members were awe inspired and impressed at the creative expressions of those with aphasia! The online gala featured recorded performances, visual art, photography, poetry, and so much more. Each work of art showcased a refreshing spirit of resilience and talent.

As we embark on a new chapter at the NAA, we welcome five esteemed new members to our Board of Directors. Each brings exceptional expertise and a shared passion for improving the lives of people with aphasia and their families:

This holiday season, the NAA invites you to join us in celebrating the power of voices-voices of resilience, courage, and hope. Each week of December, we are sharing stories and videos from individuals whose lives have been impacted by aphasia.

Our October 2024 “Ask the Expert” Webinar presented a very important topic: Voting Rights & Pro Tips For People With Aphasia. Watch the recording and check out related resources.

The NAA’s Night of Aphasia Arts celebrated the talent, creativity, and resilience of individuals who truly understand that people with aphasia know more than they can say. Learn more and watch the recording!

Aphasia Institute’s “ParticiPics” is a free, virtual, searchable database of pictographic images designed to facilitate life’s conversations for people with aphasia.