Resources

Mike Weed is a stroke survivor living with aphasia who is rebuilding communication one step at a time. Through Roll Toward Recovery, he shares real-life stories about recovery, persistence, and

This is a short engaging true story of Marina’s stroke, that she survived at age 10. It illustrates how society, schools, and even some therapists stop presuming competence about someone

When Words Don’t Come Easy is a podcast and YouTube channel focused on life after stroke and aphasia. Hosted by Justin Chlowitz with his father Roger, a stroke survivor living

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: February 11, 2026 Topic: Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Davetrina Seles Gadson: Revisiting the Wisdeom and Mission of True Health Equity in the Aphasia Community Facilitated by: Maura Silverman, Angie

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: