The National Aphasia Association (NAA) is proud to announce the official return of the Speaking Out Conference!
Conference Overview
When: Friday, October 3rd – Saturday, October 4th 2025
Where: Online – you can join from anywhere!
What is it about?
- This is a conference for people with aphasia
- You will hear from others living with aphasia
- There will be live and recorded sessions
- You can watch it anytime
Who Should Join?
- People with aphasia
- Carepartners
Also Welcome:
- Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
- Researchers
- SLP Students
Here’s a simple guide to how you can participate:
📹 1. Tell Your Story (Personal Video Submission)
Do you have a story about living with aphasia — the struggles, successes, or daily life experiences? We want to hear from you!
🎥 Make a short, aphasia-friendly video and share:
- What helped you most after your diagnosis
- What it’s like to work, parent, or connect with others
- Tips or advice for others living with aphasia
Your video will be added to the NAA’s YouTube “Voices of Aphasia” library.
🔗 Submit through the NAA website
📧 Questions? Email Cheryl Paul at capslp4@gmail.com
👥 2. Join or Lead a Panel
We’re hosting live Zoom panel discussions with 4 themes:
- Connections
- Caregivers & Carepartners
- Resources
- Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)
You can:
- Create a panel with 3–8 people on a specific topic
- Register as an individual and be placed on a panel by the committee
- Share video clips during your panel (optional)
🏘️ 3. Showcase Your Aphasia Group or Support Center
Help us build a national video library of aphasia programs and services.
If you run a support group, university clinic, aphasia center, or resource hub — create a short video about what you do, and how you support people with aphasia. These will be featured on our YouTube channel and help connect others across the country.
🎥 Include large font, simple language, and visuals if possible
🔗 Submit on the website
🎉 4. Host a Watch Party!
Gather your group, friends, or community members to watch the live Zoom sessions together.
You’ll get:
- Access to live sessions
- A schedule of events
- Support materials from the NAA
📍 All you need is Wi-Fi and a place to gather!
🔗 Register your watch party here
🕓 Deadline to Submit: August 30, 2025
