CA SCR83

Declares that the Legislature recognizes June of each year as National Aphasia Awareness Month.

Identifies aphasia as a communication impairment caused by brain damage, typically from stroke, affecting approximately 1 million people in the United States.

Notes that stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of long-term disability, with approximately one-third of the estimated 700,000 annual strokes resulting in aphasia.

Acknowledges the National Aphasia Association's mission to educate the public that aphasia impairs communication ability, not intellect, and to provide resources for people with aphasia, their families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.