Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025 as Aphasia Awareness Month in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025 as Aphasia Awareness Month in New York, in conjunction with National Aphasia Awareness Month. Aphasia, an impairment of language, affects speech, reading, and writing abilities due to brain injury from stroke or other causes. The resolution highlights the importance of raising awareness about aphasia, which impacts an estimated two million people in the U.S. and their families. It also mentions Matthew Weingartner, a New Yorker who experienced a stroke and shares his story to inspire others.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025 as Aphasia Awareness Month in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025 as Aphasia Awareness Month in New York, in conjunction with National Aphasia Awareness Month. Aphasia, an impairment of language, affects speech, reading, and writing abilities due to brain injury from stroke or other causes. The resolution highlights the importance of raising awareness about aphasia, which impacts an estimated two million people in the U.S. and their families. It also mentions Matthew Weingartner, a New Yorker who experienced a stroke and shares his story to inspire others.