Program: Lunch and Learn
Topic: A monthly session to learn about the latest aphasia-related topics and resources.
Advisors: Maura Silverman and Katherine Noyes
When: The 4th Wednesday of the month, 12-1pm Eastern Time
More Information: This 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. People with aphasia, care partners, professionals, and students are all welcome.
Resources:
- More than Words: Creativity and Connection Through Art (March 2026)
- 2026 Night of Aphasia Arts
- What is art therapy? (from the American Art Therapy Association)
- Visual art and aphasia (from the NAA blog)
- Interventions for Aphasia – Creative and Engaging Modalities
- UnMasking Brain Injury – A Conversation with the Brain Injury Association of North Carolina (February 2026)
- UnMasking Brain Injury website
- Brain Injury Association website
- For residents of North Carolina:
- Find Your Brain Injury Association Tool
- Search the NAA Provider Directory to find support groups and peer-led communication groups
- 2026 Night of Aphasia Arts Information
- NAA Facebook Community Hub
- NAA Our Aphasia Community – List YOUR aphasia-related events to share on our website
- Your Communication Journey: Beyond the Aphasia Diagnosis (January 2026)
- January program slides
- “What is aphasia?” page on the NAA website
- Understanding Aphasia Glossary on the NAA website
