Resources

DailyWords, a barrier-free, self-directed therapy tool for online and mobile use. DailyWords is designed as an adjunct to aphasia therapy and is freely accessible at https://www.dailywords-project.org/?lang=en. People with aphasia can use

When aphasia turns daily life upside down, families are often left guessing what to do next. LIFE Beyond Aphasia gives stroke survivors and care partners clear, simple strategies to make

Stormy Road: Reawakening from Stroke and Aphasia, by Rochelle M. Anderson, is a poetry book that conveys, in vivid language, the peaks and valleys of recovering from stroke-induced aphasia. This

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: April 8, 2026 Topic: Staying Connected with PPA Experts: Becky Khayum, MS, CCC-SLP and Panelists: George and Roberta, Howard and Jayne, Marilyn, and Pam Description: Living with Primary Progressive Aphasia

Date: March 11, 2026 Topic: UnMasking Brain Injury: A Collaborative Conversation about Brain Injury and Aphasia Awareness Experts: Erica Davis and Kitty Barringer Description: This month’s experts, Erica Davis and Kitty

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