Aphasia Forward was started in 2023 by Cindy Lam Walker after her own experience with stroke and aphasia changed her life.

After her stroke, reading and speaking became difficult. Over time, she regained many skills, but she also discovered something important: Practicing together helps everyone grow stronger.

What began as a few Zoom meetups quickly became a growing community of aphasia friends supporting one another through conversation, reading, creativity, laughter and encouragement.

Today, Aphasia Forward offers weekly online groups focused on books, music, storytelling, news, poetry, games, faith and conversation.

Our mission is simple:

Read together. Talk together. Grow together.