Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2026 as Aphasia Awareness Month in the State of New York

This bill directs the Governor of New York to officially designate June 2026 as Aphasia Awareness Month. It aims to increase public understanding of aphasia, a communication disorder caused by brain injuries such as strokes, which affects approximately two million people in the United States. The legislation highlights the challenges individuals face in speaking, reading, and writing, while also honoring Matthew Weingartner, a stroke survivor who advocates for the condition. By aligning the state observance with the national campaign, the bill seeks to foster greater awareness and support for those impacted by language impairments.