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This resolution seeks to ask Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim June 2025 as Aphasia Awareness Month in New York State, highlighting the importance of raising public understanding about aphasia, a language disorder that impairs a person's ability to communicate effectively. The resolution provides context about aphasia, explaining that it occurs when brain damage from a stroke, injury, or neurological condition affects a person's capacity to produce or comprehend speech, read, or write. It notes that approximately two million people in the United States live with aphasia, which impacts not only those directly affected but also their families and communities. The resolution specifically mentions Matthew Weingartner, a 35-year-old from Long Island who had a stroke in 2018 and now shares his story to raise awareness about the condition. By memorializing this awareness month, the legislative body aims to increase public knowledge about aphasia, emphasize the challenges faced by those with the disorder, and support efforts to better understand and treat this communication impairment.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K526