NY J01625

Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2026 as Aphasia Awareness Month in New York State, aligning with National Aphasia Awareness Month

Aphasia is a language impairment affecting speech production, comprehension, reading, and writing, caused by stroke, brain injury, or neurological conditions

Approximately 40% of stroke patients experience aphasia, and an estimated 2 million people in the United States currently live with the condition

Highlights Matthew Weingartner, a 35-year-old Long Island resident who had a stroke in April 2018 and advocates for aphasia awareness

Directs that copies of the resolution be sent to Governor Hochul and Matthew Weingartner