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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: July 8, 2026 Topic: Traveling with Aphasia Experts: Craig Smith Denise Mendez Kristine Strobbia Genevieve Richardson Description: Recommendations for planning and experiencing a successful, accessible trip for people with aphasia.

Date: June 10, 2026 Topic: Aphasia Awareness Month – The Proclamation Project and answering the question “What is aphasia?” Experts: Matthew Weingartner and Sara Sayers Description: This special “Ask the Expert”

 Date: May 13, 2026 Topic: Intensive Aphasia Programs Experts: Susan Wortman-Jutt, MS, CCC-SLP – Burke Rehab ICAP Julie Carpenter, MA, CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS – Shirley Ryan Abilitylab Jodi Morgan, CCC-SLP –

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,

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