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03/21/2026

Happy World Down Syndrome Day 💙💛💙

03/06/2026

Supporting Hamblen County’s “Spread the Word to End the Word” campaign!

12/17/2025

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10/27/2025

In Prairie du Sac and across the state, educators say young children have been struggling with language development.

10/03/2025

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06/13/2025

💙 JUNE IS APHASIA AWARENESS MONTH: Did you know that friends matter MORE after aphasia? But many friends pull away. They don't understand aphasia. They don't know how to help. 😔 Do you have a friend with aphasia?

Here's the truth: Your friend with aphasia is still the SAME amazing person! 🌟

How to stay connected:

✅ Remember: Aphasia affects language, NOT intelligence
✅ Try video calls instead of texting
✅ Be patient (this means everything!)
✅ Small kindnesses make big differences

Did you know? 1 in 3 stroke survivors has aphasia. That's millions of people worldwide.

At The Aphasia Recovery Connection, our nonprofit works to end the isolation through community, hope, and caring support. 💜

👉 TAKE ACTION:
• Tag a friend
• Share to spread awareness
• Have a friend with aphasia? Visit AphasiaRecoveryConnection.org to sign up for our newsletter! You'll learn about ARC's FREE Friends and Family Training session we offer every month. It's an impactful sessions full of awesome tips to help you stay connected!

Together, we can end the isolation of aphasia. 🌻

06/05/2025

The bodies of people with Down syndrome regulate body temperature differently compared to people without Down syndrome. This can put them at a greater risk of overheating when they exercise, are in a warm room, or are outside in hot weather. As we enter the warmer summer months, it is important to keep this in mind. People with Down syndrome may need to drink more water, take more breaks, or move to a cooler place. Brian Chicoine, MD, shares more information on temperature regulation in people with Down syndrome in the article linked below.
🔗 https://adscresources.advocatehealth.com/temperature-regulation-in-people-with-down-syndrome/

06/03/2025

June is National Dysphagia Awareness Month 💙

Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, affects up to 15 million Americans and can lead to serious health risks like choking, malnutrition, and dehydration. Swallowing is something we do over 700 times a day—and it takes over 50 muscle pairs to do it safely!

Let’s raise awareness, support those living with swallowing disorders, and advocate for better care and understanding.

🔹 Learn more: nfosd.org

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04/28/2025

Do you know someone living with aphasia? 🤔

This communication disorder impacts the ability to understand and/or express speech after a stroke or brain injury.

Here are some simple tips to better support people with aphasia like using drawings 🖼️, speaking slowly 🐌, reducing background noise 🔕, and allowing extra response time ⏳.

Join us in learning how we can make communication easier for people with aphasia!

Check out this resource from the Aphasia Recovery Connection to get started 👉

With more understanding and small adjustments from all of us, we can make a big difference! 🙌

Who else wants to help create a more inclusive, communication-friendly world? Let us know in the comments! Are you in? Spread the word and share these tips!




www.aphasiarecoveryconnection.org

12/10/2024

Let’s help bridge the gaps in communication and make the world more inclusive, not exclusive. It all starts with family and friends. ❤️ Share these aphasia tips today. ➡️