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IL HR0852

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/2/2022

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Butler

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates June 2022 as Aphasia Awareness Month in Illinois
  • Recognizes that approximately 795,000 strokes occur annually in the United States, with about one-third resulting in aphasia
  • Notes that aphasia affects at least 2,000,000 people in the United States, with more than 180,000 Americans acquiring the condition each year
  • Identifies aphasia as a communication impairment caused by brain damage from stroke or brain injury that affects the ability to speak, comprehend, read, and write while preserving intelligence
  • Encourages continued research on aphasia and community support services for those affected by the disease and their caregivers throughout Illinois

Legislative Description

APHASIA AWARENESS MONTH

Last Action

Referred to Rules Committee

11/15/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules11/15/2022

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