BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The National Aphasia Association - ECPv6.4.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The National Aphasia Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://aphasia.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The National Aphasia Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T200000 DTSTAMP:20240614T022008 CREATED:20231101T163500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T191632Z UID:10000443-1717614000-1717617600@aphasia.org SUMMARY:Seated Yoga for Aphasia DESCRIPTION:This group starts with a guided meditation followed by a chair yoga class designed to promote relaxation. The class will end with open discussion about the experience. All ability levels are welcome! This group is led by Alycia Laks\, MS\, CCC-SLP\, RYT-200 and Hannah Herring\, DPT\, RYT-200 of District Adaptive Yoga. \nWe meet the third Wednesday of the month at 7 pm ET on Zoom. \nSpace is limited. Click to sign up by filling out the form. If you have comments or questions\, email groups@aphasia.org. \nMeet the Leaders\nAlycia Laks\, MS\, CCC-SLP\, RYT-200 and Hannah Herring\, PT\, DPT\, RYT-200 are co-owners of District Adaptive Yoga\, LLC. Alycia is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Registered Yoga Teacher. Hannah is a Physical Therapist and Registered Yoga Teacher. District Adaptive Yoga provides adaptive yoga services to people with neurologic conditions in the Washington\, DC area. For more information\, visit districtadaptiveyoga.com. URL:https://aphasia.org/event/seated-yoga-for-aphasia/ CATEGORIES:Digital Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2023/11/Seated_Yoga.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T210000 DTSTAMP:20240614T022008 CREATED:20240523T165837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T151307Z UID:10001097-1717441200-1717448400@aphasia.org SUMMARY:Movie Mondays: The Disease Detective Looks at Aphasia DESCRIPTION:For 5 consecutive Mondays\, the NAA will host an aphasia themed film on our Zoom webinar account.  In some cases\, there will be an introduction or followup Q&A with the film representative/star. \n  \nMonday\, June 3\, 2024:  The Disease Detective Looks at Aphasia \nEvery year\, 800\,000 people in the United States suffer from a stroke\, and of those\, 300\,000 suffer from aphasia — difficulty speaking and processing language. This is the story of people living with aphasia and a clinic at the University of South Carolina. \nLength: 45 minutes \n  \nJoin the Zoom Meeting (PW is 906928): \nJoin the Zoom Meeting URL:https://aphasia.org/event/movie-mondays-the-disease-detective-looks-at-aphasia/ CATEGORIES:Digital Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Movie-1-pic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T115000 DTSTAMP:20240614T022008 CREATED:20240517T210657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T162339Z UID:10001030-1717066800-1717069800@aphasia.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation for People with Aphasia DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness meditation has been practiced for centuries by Buddhists. It took hold in this country in the 1970s. Perhaps the most influential proponent has been Jon Kabat-Zinn\, Ph.D.\, who founded the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Clinic and Center for Mindfulness in Medicine\, Health Care\, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. \n  \nThe Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation for People with Aphasia program offers weekly sessions that include explanations of the principles of mindfulness\, guided meditations\, and discussion among the participants. In addition\, the program includes written summary of principles of meditation\, brief guided meditations\, and suggested activities. Please see the attachments below to access the materials.  \n  \nThe group will meet each Thursday at 11 am ET\, 8 am PT June 13. \n  \nThe meditation program is led by Seth Brunner. Seth is a member of the Board of Directors and a long-term meditator. Seth experiences aphasia as a result of a stroke more than 35 years ago. \n  \nIf you have any questions\, or to sign up for the program\, email Seth at seth@aphasia.org. \n  \nThe Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation for People with Aphasia \nSession 1 – The Breath \n\nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/The-Breath-Session-1.m4a\n  \nSession 2 – The Body \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/The-Body-Session-2.m4a\n  \nSession 3 – Emotions \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Emotions-Session-3.m4a\n  \nSession 4 – Thinking \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Thinking-Session-4.m4a\n  \nSession 5 – Compassion \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Compassion-and-loving-kindness-Session-5.m4a\n  \nSession 6 – Gratitude \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Gratitude-Session-6-1.m4a\n  \nSession 7 – Mindfulness in Daily Life and Meditation Resources URL:https://aphasia.org/event/mindfulness-meditation-for-people-with-aphasia-2-2/2024-05-30/ CATEGORIES:Digital Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/01/Mindfulness-Meditation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T170000 DTSTAMP:20240614T022008 CREATED:20240522T022134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T022135Z UID:10000646-1716912000-1716915600@aphasia.org SUMMARY:Black American Aphasia Conversation Group DESCRIPTION:The Black American Aphasia Conversation Group is a place for Black people with aphasia to share their stories\, provide support\, encourage meditative reflection\, and brainstorm ways to advocate for relevant policies. This diverse\, inclusive\, aphasia-friendly group will discuss the unique challenges and gifts we share due to our experiences with disability and race\, and is open to all who support its mission of creating an emotional refuge for Black persons living with aphasia. \n  \nThe Black American Aphasia Conversation Group will meet through Zoom the every other Monday at 4:00pm EST (1:00pm PST) . If you are interested in joining this group\, please complete the form HERE. The Zoom link will be sent out around 72 hours before each meeting. \n  \nIf you have any questions\, comments\, suggestions\, or need assistance signing up for this group\, please email groups@aphasia.org URL:https://aphasia.org/event/black-american-aphasia-conversation-group-2/ CATEGORIES:Digital Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2023/10/Black-American-Aphasia-Conversation-Group.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T115000 DTSTAMP:20240614T022008 CREATED:20240517T210657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T162339Z UID:10001029-1716462000-1716465000@aphasia.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation for People with Aphasia DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness meditation has been practiced for centuries by Buddhists. It took hold in this country in the 1970s. Perhaps the most influential proponent has been Jon Kabat-Zinn\, Ph.D.\, who founded the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Clinic and Center for Mindfulness in Medicine\, Health Care\, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. \n  \nThe Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation for People with Aphasia program offers weekly sessions that include explanations of the principles of mindfulness\, guided meditations\, and discussion among the participants. In addition\, the program includes written summary of principles of meditation\, brief guided meditations\, and suggested activities. Please see the attachments below to access the materials.  \n  \nThe group will meet each Thursday at 11 am ET\, 8 am PT June 13. \n  \nThe meditation program is led by Seth Brunner. Seth is a member of the Board of Directors and a long-term meditator. Seth experiences aphasia as a result of a stroke more than 35 years ago. \n  \nIf you have any questions\, or to sign up for the program\, email Seth at seth@aphasia.org. \n  \nThe Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation for People with Aphasia \nSession 1 – The Breath \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/The-Breath-Session-1.m4a\n  \nSession 2 – The Body \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/The-Body-Session-2.m4a\n  \nSession 3 – Emotions \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Emotions-Session-3.m4a\n  \nSession 4 – Thinking \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Thinking-Session-4.m4a\n  \nSession 5 – Compassion \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Compassion-and-loving-kindness-Session-5.m4a\n  \nSession 6 – Gratitude \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Gratitude-Session-6-1.m4a\n  \nSession 7 – Mindfulness in Daily Life and Meditation Resources URL:https://aphasia.org/event/mindfulness-meditation-for-people-with-aphasia-2-2/2024-05-23/ CATEGORIES:Digital Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/01/Mindfulness-Meditation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T130000 DTSTAMP:20240614T022008 CREATED:20240515T181147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T181248Z UID:10001091-1716379200-1716382800@aphasia.org SUMMARY:Aphasia Cafe: Reading and Aphasia DESCRIPTION:  \nReading and Aphasia:  The Challenges\, the Work and the Hope! \nThis month our topic in Aphasia Café will be discussing reading. \nAphasia impacts all areas of language. \nReading difficulty can be devastating for avid readers. \nReading is also a key to improving the other areas of language\, such as speech\, writing and listening. \nThis session will explore what reading is like for those with aphasia\, how we can work on it and the hope that it unlocks for many! \n  \nWhat? \nAphasia Café Meeting online/virtual \nWhen? \nMay 22nd\, 2024 at 12 noon EST \nWhat?  \nWe will talk about Reading and Aphasia \nWhere? \nWe meet virtually on Zoom. \n  \nHere’s how to use Zoom \n  \nHere’s our meeting link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83521721612?pwd=UzhpRVovUi9xMDU1Z1E5NEFlZkJlZz09 \n  \nTopic: Aphasia Cafe \nTime: May 22\, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nMeeting ID: 835 2172 1612 \n  \nHope to see you there!  URL:https://aphasia.org/event/aphasia-cafe-reading-and-aphasia/ CATEGORIES:Digital Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/02/588525236-aphasia-cafe-general.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T115000 DTSTAMP:20240614T022008 CREATED:20240515T202307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T190621Z UID:10001028-1715857200-1715860200@aphasia.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation for People with Aphasia DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness meditation has been practiced for centuries by Buddhists. It took hold in this country in the 1970s. Perhaps the most influential proponent has been Jon Kabat-Zinn\, Ph.D.\, who founded the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Clinic and Center for Mindfulness in Medicine\, Health Care\, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. \n  \nThe Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation for People with Aphasia program offers weekly sessions that include explanations of the principles of mindfulness\, guided meditations\, and discussion among the participants. In addition\, the program includes written summary of principles of meditation\, brief guided meditations\, and suggested activities. Please see the attachments below to access the materials.  \n  \nThe group will meet each Thursday at 11 am ET\, 8 am PT June 13. \n  \nThe meditation program is led by Seth Brunner. Seth is a member of the Board of Directors and a long-term meditator. Seth experiences aphasia as a result of a stroke more than 35 years ago. \n  \nIf you have any questions\, or to sign up for the program\, email Seth at seth@aphasia.org. \n  \nThe Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation for People with Aphasia \nSession 1 – The Breath \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/The-Breath-Session-1.m4a\n  \nSession 2 – The Body \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/The-Body-Session-2.m4a\n  \nSession 3 – Emotions \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Emotions-Session-3.m4a\n  \nSession 4 – Thinking \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Thinking-Session-4.m4a\n  \nSession 5 – Compassion \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Compassion-and-loving-kindness-Session-5.m4a\n  \nSession 6 – Gratitude \nhttps://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Gratitude-Session-6-1.m4a\n  \nSession 7 – Mindfulness is Daily Life URL:https://aphasia.org/event/mindfulness-meditation-for-people-with-aphasia-2/ CATEGORIES:Digital Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2024/01/Mindfulness-Meditation.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR