April 25th is "Aphasia Day" - An invisible disability affecting approximately 500,000 people. Aphasia patients share their turning points from across the country.
This press release highlights April 25th as "Aphasia Day," drawing attention to the estimated 500,000 individuals in Japan living with aphasia, an "invisible disability." It features testimonials from patients who have found a turning point in their recovery and social reintegration, supported by an NPO dedicated to assisting those with brain injuries and aphasia.
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We are an NPO that supports the social reintegration of patients with higher brain dysfunction and aphasia, as well as their families. Brain-injured individuals, particularly those with higher brain dysfunction and aphasia—conditions often described as "invisible disabilities" and not always fully understood even by medical professionals. Our NPO aims to help these individuals reintegrate into society in a way that allows them to be themselves. We are also active in spreading awareness about the various problems associated with these conditions and building a society where people can live together, through social media and other channels.