National Aphasia Synergy

National Aphasia Synergy Nat'l Aphasia Synergy (NAS) is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit. NAS promotes an aphasia community We need your help to make our vision a reality.

About National Aphasia Synergy

National Aphasia Synergy is a nonprofit organization that promotes an aphasia community led by peers. Our strength is sharing the stories of successes and challenges. This is life participation at its core!

52% of people with aphasia develop depression

44% of people with aphasia have anxiety

Synergy was developed to help support people with aphasia. We can best

serve those with similar needs by networking local aphasia groups and individuals with aphasia in order to share ideas, resources, and support in a central place. NAS Mission Statement

NAS is a peer-led community of people with aphasia driven to:

• educate people with aphasia (PWA)

• empower PWA to use technology to improve communication skills

• promote peer-befriending with new or struggling PWA

• develop a national PWA community

• encourage optimism and a positive outlook in PWA


NAS Vision Statement

Our vision is that one day, the population of the United States will have a greater understanding of aphasia, and as a result, all people with aphasia will be treated with respect and kindness. Synergy will be a national community serving people with aphasia to end the isolation. Soon, our website is intended to be a rich source for people with aphasia. Our plan is for people with aphasia to help other people with aphasia thrive. Synergy will offer people with aphasia:

• strategies

• tips and tools

• stories about PWA and an opportunity to share stories

• discussions and chats

• verified resources for PWA

• links to newspapers and other media across the nation

We need you to help us grow. Every little bit will help us to provide a strong online presence for the aphasia community. National Aphasia Synergy Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization (Tax ID 87-3330394). Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law and do not represent payment for goods or services received.

08/29/2026
08/28/2026

On Tuesday, our fearless CEO & Founder Rose Shuff had an important meeting with Louisiana State Representative Annie Spell! ⚖️

Recently, Governor Landry signed “Riley’s Law,” which allows people with brain injuries to have a special designation on their drivers license. 🚘 Rose wanted to make sure that aphasia was included in the law’s definition of brain injury.

Rep. Spell is a clinical psychologist by trade and knew exactly what aphasia was 💙 She and Rose discussed the details of the new law as well as other tools to help drivers with aphasia, including our own ACA aphasia ID card!

What a privilege to have an aphasia supporter representing Louisiana! Thank you Rose and Rep. Spell for your advocacy!

08/28/2026

Someone leaving doesn't mean the time you shared was meaningless.

You can grieve the connection without letting their absence freeze your path. Staying in motion isn't about erasing them—it's how you stay visible to the people who are meant to walk with you next.

How do you keep moving when someone you trusted steps away? 👇

"If you don't like the road you re walking start paving another.”~Dolly Parton
08/28/2026

"If you don't like the road you re walking start paving another.”

~Dolly Parton

08/28/2026

Fun night out at night the Blue Jays Game!

Grandma's long-awaited return in the Season 6 finale, "Grandma Comes Home" (March 1978), marked a pivotal turning point ...
08/27/2026

Grandma's long-awaited return in the Season 6 finale, "Grandma Comes Home" (March 1978), marked a pivotal turning point for The Waltons. Her role evolved significantly in several key ways:

· Authentic Portrayal of Aphasia: Grandma’s character struggled to express words, mirroring Ellen Corby’s real-life recovery. The show depicted her frustration, speech difficulties, and effort to communicate without hiding her impairment.

· Shift in Family Dynamics: Before her stroke, Grandma was strict, fiery, and fiercely independent. Post-stroke, her arc focused on navigating the loss of independence, dealing with overprotective family members, and demanding to still feel useful (highlighted in an iconic scene where she snaps beans on the porch with Olivia).

· Milestone for Representation: Having an actor with actual aphasia and physical impairment return to a prime-time television lead role was virtually unheard of in 1978. It educated millions of viewers on what aphasia looks like, showing that a stroke survivor retains their intellect, character, and place within a family even when speech is impaired.

Corby continued to play Grandma Esther through the end of the series and in several reunion TV movies, earning widespread praise for her courage and representation.

For a deeper look into how the cast handled her return to the set, you can watch Judy Norton's Behind the Scenes of Grandma Comes Home (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE-DRB2ChgI), where the actress who played Mary Ellen details what it was like working alongside Ellen Corby after her stroke.

08/27/2026

Everything they do starts with what you believe. 🤌
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