The NAA offers a variety of programs and events designed to connect, educate, and empower individuals with aphasia and those who support them.
This inclusive, aphasia-friendly group discusses a wide range of topics, including sharing tips and some of the challenges faced living while Black and struck by an invisible, severely underknown disability called aphasia. We welcome all who acknowledge the existence of the unique challenges each quality poses and support the mission of creating an emotional refuge for Black people living with aphasia.
View DetailsIn this monthly interactive educational session, we will have an opportunity to learn more about the topic shared in this month’s “Ask the Expert” webinar and have more questions answered. All are welcome; bring your questions, feedback, and ideas!
View DetailsAphasia does not only impact the person who has it. This monthly program welcomes care partners of people who have aphasia due to stroke or brain injury. This program is a space for care partners to share experiences, strategies, resources, and build community. This program is advised by Abbe Simon.
View DetailsPPA Chat is for people with PPA / PPAOS and their communication partners to learn, share strategies, and connect with others. We start as a group, sometimes with a short presentation. Then, we split into breakout rooms based on PPA type or symptoms, including a room for care partners. Advised by: Becky Khayum, Lorraine Podolsky, Christie Carroll Duhigg, Natalie Douglas, Cindy Nichols, and Kiiya Shibata.
View DetailsJoin us for an evening support group for care partners and communication parters of people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) and primary progressive apraxia of speech (PPAOS). This is a space for care partners, family, and friends of people with PPA/PPAOS to share resources and strategies, learn about and increase awareness of PPA/PPAOS, and find community with one another. Advised by Kiiya Shibata (NAA PPA Coordinator) and Zoe Ezzes.
View DetailsThis monthly interactive, educational program is an opportunity to learn from experts and each other. The topic varies each month, but features practical information, research updates, communication strategies, and other resources. All are welcome.
View DetailsThis inclusive, aphasia-friendly group discusses a wide range of topics, including sharing tips and some of the challenges faced living while Black and struck by an invisible, severely underknown disability called aphasia. We welcome all who acknowledge the existence of the unique challenges each quality poses and support the mission of creating an emotional refuge for Black people living with aphasia.
View DetailsYoung adults with aphasia have a unique experience in the aphasia community. Join us to learn, share strategies, and advocate for relationships, work, school, health care and insurance, therapy, and more. This program is advised by Kitti Tong and Katie Breece, both of whom are young adults with aphasia.
View DetailsParticipants learn about using and advocating for technology such as apps, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, smartphones, AI, and more. We discuss how to use and personalize the many options that are out there so you can become more independent in your environment. This group is advised by Brooke Lang and Bryn Bowles
View DetailsJoin us to support well-being in your daily life. This may include movement, mindfulness, social connection, nutrition, or music and art. Participants share ideas and learn to approaches to living well with aphasia. This group is advised by Katherine Noyes and Sharon Mosley.
View DetailsJoin us for an evening support group for care partners and communication parters of people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) and primary progressive apraxia of speech (PPAOS). This is a space for care partners, family, and friends of people with PPA/PPAOS to share resources and strategies, learn about and increase awareness of PPA/PPAOS, and find community with one another. Advised by Kiiya Shibata (NAA PPA Coordinator) and Zoe Ezzes.
View DetailsAsk the Expert is a free, interactive webinar putting people with aphasia in touch with experts in the aphasia community.
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Clinical trials test the safety and effectiveness of new treatments. Also known as intervention studies, clinical trials test whether a new type of treatment, compared to a control or “usual” treatment, may be beneficial for people with aphasia.
Qualitative studies, including interviews and focus groups
Qualitative studies can provide deeper insight into what it means to live with aphasia.