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Article Disclosure: The authors received non-financial support from project BRIDGE which was funded by a PCORI Engagement Award (Contract #EAIN-7111), the project was partially supported by a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (17449-NSU). Thomas G. Broussard, Jr. receives royalties from self-published books, and speaking fees and honoraria for presentations and seminars, associated with his ownership of Stroke Educator, Inc.
Author Disclosures: Gloria S. Olness, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Financial: Dr. Olness is Associate Professor in the Department of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology of the College of Health and Public Service at the University of North Texas. She is engaged in basic, clinical, and organizational research and advocacy for and with people whose lives have been impacted by aphasia.
Nonfinancial: In her graduate and undergraduate teaching, Dr. Olness focuses on the nature of neurogenic communication disorders, and on rehabilitation and intervention with people who have been impacted by these disorders.
Author Disclosures: Jennifer J. Kurnal, B.S.
Financial: Jennifer Kurnal is a former University Faculty/Clinical Coordinator of Healthcare. She served as reviewer and writer of professional certification and higher educational content, and as a textbook chapter author.
Nonfinancial: Jennifer Kurnal holds an Associate's in Liberal Arts & Sciences, Bachelor's in Elementary Education, Associate's in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Advanced Placement Certificate in Cardiovascular Sonography, and a Master's Certificate in Program Development. Catastrophic strokes in 2015 interrupted her graduate education. Her expertise as a Stroke Survivor and her unique insider experience with initial Global Aphasia and current Fluent Aphasia have contributed to project BRIDGE and Google Project Euphonia and have been shared through invited presentations across various university and conference venues.
Author Disclosures: Thomas G Broussard, Jr., Ph.D.
Financial: Dr. Broussard Published five books since his stroke (2011), spoke at 33 states, over 450 presentations and over 15,000 people educating the public about stroke, aphasia and plasticity using Stroke Educator, Inc. (www.StrokeEducator.com) and Aphasia Nation, Inc. (www.AphasiaNation.org) with the same mission.
Nonfinancial: Dr. Broussard attended the U.S. Naval Academy, received a Bachelor of Science, Naval science, and an English literature, major (1973). He also attended Brandeis University, The Heller School for Social Policy and Management, and received his Ph.D. in Social Policy, Dr. Broussard's area of doctoral research focus was workforce development & disabilities (2006). The title of his dissertation was, "Who is Accommodating Whom? Small Business Practices and Attitudes regarding Hiring People with Disabilities: An Exploratory Study".
Author Disclosures: Faye S. Stillman, M.S., CCC-SLP/ATP
Financial: Faye Stillman works at Lingraphica, as a Clinical Technology Consultant, providing information and training on the use, customization and clinical implications for functional communication via Lingraphica products, including AAC devices, apps, and on-line speech therapy practice. She also provides educational webinars to clients and their caregivers about the basics of the research behind the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia, and how to capitalize on this collaborative approach when formulating speech therapy goals and AAC device customizations.
Nonfinancial: Faye Stillman is ASHA certified and a Florida licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. She is also a RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional, specializing in AAC.
Author Disclosures: Catalina C. Assaad, B.S.
Financial: Catalina Assaad is currently working as a research assistant for The Aphasia Collaborative (TAC) and Project BRIDGE on Team.
Nonfinancial: Catalina Assaad received her bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from the University of Texas at Dallas in December of 2020. She is currently enrolled in the Speech-Language Pathology Master's program at the University of North Texas, where she will earn her degree in 2023. As a bilingual clinician (English/Spanish), Catalina is interested in neurogenic communication disorders with a focus on providing support and resources to the minority communities across the country.
Author Disclosures: Leticia M. Garcia, M.S., CCC-SLP
Financial: Leticia Garcia has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Nonfinancial: Leticia Garcia received her Bachelor of Arts in Communications Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies in May 2020. She graduated in May 2022 from the University of North Texas with a Master of Science degree in Speech-language Pathology. She is a nationally certified speech-language pathologist (CCC-SLP).
Author Disclosures: Jodi M. Morgan, CCC-SLP
Financial: Jodi Morgan is a speech-language pathologist, manager, and co-founder of the Brooks Rehabilitation Aphasia Center. She serves as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences at Jacksonville University.
Nonfinancial: Jodi Morgan teaches courses in adult language disorders and cognitive disorders and rehabilitation. Her research interests and publications are in the area of aphasia and cognitive-linguistic rehabilitation in adults.