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Aphasia & Stroke Awareness Night

A community event to learn about stroke and aphasia.

  • Downers Grove Campus
  • Clinics
In-person

Event Information

  • 6:00 – 8:30pm CDT
  • 3450 Lacey Road, Room 110-112, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Aphasia and Stroke Awareness Event at the MWU Speech-Language Institute. Presented by NSSLHA Midwestern University Chapter.

Why We're Raising Awareness

Each year, approximately 795,000 Americans have a stroke. More than 2 million of those individuals will acquire aphasia. Our goal is to bring awareness to the community about what aphasia is and how to communicate with a person with aphasia.

Guests will:

  • Hear about stroke and aphasia
  • Learn effective communication strategies
  • Listen to persons with aphasia and their family or caregivers who will share their personal experiences
  • Obtain tips and resources about aphasia and stroke support

About Aphasia

Aphasia: a language disorder acquired after stroke or brain injury that does not affect intelligence. A person with aphasia may have trouble understanding, speaking, reading, or writing.

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: 
MWU Speech-Language Institute
3450 Lacey Road, Room 110-112
Downers Grove, IL 60515

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Helpful Links

Aphasia Treatment at MWU Speech-Language Institute View directions to the MWU Speech-Language Institute Learn more about the Speech-Language Pathology Program at the MWU Downers Grove Campus Visit the MWU Speech-Language Institute in Downers Grove, IL

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