Aphasia ID Card
The National Aphasia Association and the American Stroke Association have paired up to create an Aphasia ID for you or the person you care about with aphasia!
Carrying an aphasia ID card in your wallet, in your car, or in your pocket can be beneficial for several reasons:
- Communication Support and Assistance: An aphasia ID card clearly reveals that a person has a speech or language disorder, which can help others understand why they might have difficulty communicating.
- Emergency Situations: In emergencies, an aphasia ID card can inform first responders or medical personnel about the person’s condition, ensuring they receive appropriate care and understanding.
- Social Interactions: The card can facilitate smoother social interactions by setting the expectation that the person may need extra time or alternative methods to communicate effectively. And can even share what tools or strategies may be helpful!
- Reducing Frustration: Having an explanation of aphasia in the form of an ID card can reduce frustration for both the person with aphasia and those they interact with, as it provides immediate context for communication challenges.
- Advocacy and Awareness: Carrying an aphasia ID card helps raise awareness about the condition and can encourage empathy and patience from others. Aphasia Awareness is key!!
Overall, an aphasia ID card is a simple yet powerful tool to improve the daily experiences and interactions of individuals with aphasia.
You can customize and print an ID card for free by following the link provided below. You can then present the card when buying groceries, paying for gas, meeting new people, or in any other situation when you think a person might need to be informed that you have aphasia.
