What: Ask the Expert is a free, interactive webinar putting people with aphasia in touch with experts in aphasia-related fields. This month, our experts will discuss how aphasia affects communication, connection, and intimacy, how partners can stay connected, and what supports are available. Why: To learn about important topics in aphasia from experts … Continued
Program: Journey Through Speech Topic: Learn about travel and culture as we share facts, stories, and photos. Advisors: Craig Smith and Genevieve Richardson When: The first Friday of each month from 1-2pm EST Click This Zoom Link To Join More Information: If you love to explore the world and miss traveling, join our virtual … Continued
Program: Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Chats Topic: A supportive conversation about Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Advisors: Becky Khayum, Lorraine Podolsky, Christie Carroll Duhigg, Natalie Douglas, Cindy Nichols, Kiiya Shibata When: Two Fridays a month, 2:30-3:30pm Eastern Time Join the Zoom Meeting More Information: PPA Chats are for people with PPA and their communication partners. … Continued
Join us for an evening support group for communication and care partners of people with primary progressive aphasia and primary progressive apraxia of speech (PPA/PPAOS). This is a space for care partners, family, and friends of people with PPA/PPAOS to find community with one another. Hosted virtually via Zoom by the National Aphasia Association. … Continued
Program: Aphasia Care Partner Group Topic: A conversation group for care partners of people with aphasia due to stroke or brain injury. Advisor: Abbe Simon When: The third Wednesday of the month, 7-8 PM Eastern Time Click This Zoom Link to Join More Information: This monthly group welcomes care partners of people who have aphasia due … Continued
Program: Game Show Group Topic: Have fun playing popular game show games with other people with aphasia! Advisor: Courtney Caruso When: One Friday per month, 12-1pm ET Click This Zoom Link To Join More Information: This group will bring popular TV game shows to life in an aphasia-friendly way. We will play games like … Continued
Program: Black American Aphasia Conversation Group Description: An inclusive place for black people with aphasia to connect. Advisors: Michael Obel-Omia, Angie Cauthorn, and Nikki Benson-Watlington When: Every other Monday from 4-5pm EST Click This Zoom Link To Join More Information: This inclusive, aphasia-friendly group discusses a wide range of topics, including sharing tips and … Continued
Program: Aphasia Cafe: Lunch and Learn Topic: A monthly online chat for people with aphasia, care partners, and professionals. The topic will vary each month (see below). Advisors: Maura Silverman and Katherine Noyes When: The 4th Wednesday of the month, 12-1pm Eastern Time Click This Zoom Link To Join
