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Michael chronicles his bike ride from Missoula, Montana to Revere Beach, Massachusetts. The ride was organized by Stroke Onward. Each of the 101 poems captures a day on the road including the beauty of the landscapes, the unpredictable weather, and the grueling yet exhilarating rhythm of the ride. The poems reveals how each mile pedaled mirrors Michael’s ongoing journey of recovery after his stroke, especially his journey towards language recovery. An inspiration and a support for individuals with aphasia, this book demonstrates the power of poetry as a means of reclaiming self-expression.

Date: January 14, 2026 Topic: Involving People with Aphasia in Research and Care Experts: Kim Irby, MS, CCC-SLP and Maddy Dunne, MS, CCC-SLP Description: The NAA has been awarded funding for

Date: November 13, 2025 Topic: Partnering in the care of a loved one with PPA and/or PPAOS Experts: Kiiya Shibata, Abbe Simon, Lisa Bryan, Cath Kline, and Becky Rizvi In this

Date: October 9, 2025 Topic: Aphasia Research in Action Experts: Dr. Amy Vogel-Eyny, Dr. Mara Steinberg Lowe, and S. Arheix-Parras Description: This special research-focused edition of Ask the Expert spotlights several

Date: September 11, 2025 Topic: Connecting Online: Social Media as a Tool for People with Aphasia Experts: Dr Megan Trebilcock, Dr Melissa (Liss) Brunner, Josh Espinosa, Jennifer Le Description: The National

Date: August 14, 2025 Topic: What does inclusive aphasia care look like? A conversation about fair and respectful treatment Experts: Dr. Warren Brown, Dr. Teresa Gray, and Dr. Denise Mendez Description:

Date: July 10, 2025 Topic: Let’s Talk About Love: Romantic Relationships, Intimacy, and Aphasia Experts: Amanda Stead, PhD, CCC-SLP, CHSE and Allie Reed, MS, CCC-SLP Description: Romantic relationships and intimate connection

Date: June 12, 2025 Topic: Learn about the NAA Ambassador Program Experts: NAA Ambassadors: Jonathan, Kitti, Avi, and Heather Description: For this month’s “Ask the Expert” webinar, we heard from a

Date: May 8, 2025 Topic: AI and Aphasia Experts: Dr. John Pierce and Bryn Bowles, CCRN Description: Our May 2025 “Ask the Expert” webinar featured Dr. John Pierce and Bryn Bowles,

Date: April 10, 2025 Topic: Planning for Peace of Mind: Estate and long term care planning for individuals with aphasia and their families Expert: Chris Worthington Description: Attorney Chris Worthington