Accessible Reading with Aphasia

Many of us enjoy reading. However, aphasia (a language difficulty following stroke) can make reading difficult. People with aphasia say that they miss reading for pleasure - newspapers, magazines, letters, emails, books or whatever. There is very little reading matter that is aphasia-friendly AND for adults. This website aims to give people with aphasia the chance to read articles on different topics in an aphasia-friendly format. Click on the tabs for different topics.

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  • Aphasia articles
  • Health
  • Personal stories
  • The natural world
  • Funny but true
  • Recipes
  • General topics

Personal stories

Here are some stories about people living their lives with aphasia.


A massive stroke robbed Catriona of her speech

After a stroke, a photographer finds a new medium

After regaining her voice, resident gives back

"She just couldn't speak the words" 

Aphasia robbed Keith Howells of his ability to talk

At a loss for words

Bill Wainwright - doing amazing things

Bob Woodruff sheds light on brain injuries after bomb blast

Bunt's story

Carol's story

Cheshire woman has been to hell and back after brain haemorrhage

Clive's story

Despite a stroke, Chris Conlon keeps running

Despite aphasia, Jan's voice soars

Doctor's dream to speak fluently again

Dogs as therapy

Edwyn Collins - back to singing

Feelings after a stroke - "I don't feel fine"

Finding a voice through artwork

Finding a way through life when words fail

For new mom with aphasia

Foreign accent - living a mystery

Helen knows what she wants to say






























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