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  • A New Day with the NAA

    June is Aphasia Awareness Month around the country and around the world! It is an opportunity for the NAA to educate the general public about aphasia… what it is, and

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  • Aphasia Awareness Month 2025

    June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, and the National Aphasia Association is excited to announce our initiatives for this year! From puzzle-themed projects  to community/library showcases , there’s something for

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  • The NAA hosted the first annual International PPA Awareness Day

    PPA Awareness Day was the start of something GREAT! The NAA hosted the first annual International PPA Awareness Day! The one-hour webinar allowed people with PPA to share their experience through

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  • 2025 NAA Grants: Expanding Our Impact on Aphasia Research

    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, honoring the

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  • Announcing the Davetrina Seles Gadson Health Equity Grant Program

    The National Aphasia Association (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

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  • Night of Aphasia Arts 2025

    The National Aphasia Association (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

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  • Celebrating Dedication and Welcoming New Leadership at the NAA

    As we embark on a new chapter at the National Aphasia Association, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to the remarkable individuals who have dedicated

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  • 2024 Night of Aphasia Arts

    “The show was emotional, healing and inspiring. My heart is full seeing my mom’s art. All the other art, poems and performances shed so much light on what it means

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  • 2025 NAA Grants: Expanding Our Impact on Aphasia Research
  • A Discharge Checklist: Helping Persons with Aphasia at Hospital Discharge

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