| a•pha•sia (uh-fay'-zhuh)
n. An impairment of the ability to use or comprehend words, usually
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Welcome to the National Aphasia Association's website.
The National Aphasia
Association, NAA, is a nonprofit organization that promotes public education,
research, rehabilitation and support services to assist people with aphasia
and their families.
Aphasia
Handbook and Order Form
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ATTN: Federal
Employees:
The NAA has been accepted into
the Fall 2004 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).
The CFC is the annual fund-raising drive conducted by Federal employees
in their workplace each fall. Federal employees and military personnel
may designate the NAA as the beneficiary of charitable gifts that are
made through payroll deductions. The identification number for the NAA
is 0239.
The National
Aphasia Association is seeking Co-Sponsors
for SPEAKING OUT! 2006.
Final proposals due by Dec 31, 2004.
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NAA News Bulletins
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FACTS & READINGS
Take the
quiz! access facts,
articles and other resources on aphasia;
find out about Understanding Primary
Progressive Aphasia, A
spouse's perspective on life with aphasia, Effective
Tools for Family Education.
Questions and
Answers About Aphasia...What Is It?
Aphasia Power Point Presentation
Click
on these links to get information about aphasia in the following
languages:
“La afasia (in Spanish)”,
“Afasi (in Haitian-Creole)”,
“Афазия (in Russian)”,
“失語症
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PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE
connect with support
groups,
other associations, the
NAA State Representatives, and our
Young People's Network. To add or change your
support group information, use the Stroke/Aphasia
Community Support Groups Form |
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Press Release / Public
Service Announcements / Sample
Proclamations
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RESEARCH
Diagnosing
Primary Progressive Aphasia
Aphasia
Therapy in the New Millenium (Spring 2002)
and previous articles |
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NAA News Bulletins |
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N.A.A. PEN PALS
search for a NAA Pen Pal or post
your name to become a NAA Pen Pal |
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WANT TO HELP!
learn
about donations
and volunteer opportunities
Use the Commemorative Donation
Form to remember or honor a family member, friend,
or other person in your life.
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WEB LINKS for information
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Announcements
of events run by universities, nonprofit groups, or aphasia community
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Mission and Goals
Board of Directors & Staff
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| NAA Gift Ideas:
Gifts that Educate -- t-shirts,
ceramic coffee mugs, and postcards.
Order Now! also, Check out what's available on our
NAA Publication List and Order
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For more information, call the National
Aphasia Association at 1-800-922-4622 or email at
naa@aphasia.org.
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shop. If you go to Amazon.com from this link, part of the proceeds from your
purchase will support the NAA.
The contents of this Web site are for
informational and educational purposes only. While every effort has been made
to ensure accuracy, visitors should not rely on the information provided
herein as a substitute for consultation with a qualified health professional.
The NAA thanks the Rehabilitation Institute
of Chicago though Grant Number H133B031127 from the National Institute on
Disability and Rehabilitation Research, US Department of Education, Washington,
DC, and the Kantor Foundation for supporting this web site.
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