Resources for Clients and Families
National aphasia association
The mission of the National Aphasia Association (NAA) is to educate the public about aphasia as a disorder that impairs a person’s ability to communicate without impairing a person’s intellect. NAA provides people with aphasia, their families, support systems, and health care professionals with resources that can help individuals affected by aphasia recover lost skills, compensate for skills that cannot be recovered, and minimize the psychosocial impact of a language impairment.
Aphasia Access
Aphasia Access is a network of healthcare, business, and community leaders working to advance lifelong communication access for people with aphasia. They also offer Training Videos for clients and families regarding communication strategies.
University of washington—aphasia research lab
The University of Washington Aphasia Research Lab conducts research to better understand the complex processing of language and its breakdown in individuals with aphasia. They also offer a Community Resource Packet for clients and families in the greater-Seattle area.