BrainNYC Shares Ideas on Advancing Communication Access at CAC 2026
- neurocommlabqc
- Jun 5
- 1 min read
Building Resources for Aphasia in NYC (BrainNYC) members including Mara Steinberg Lowe traveled to Pittsburgh for the 2026 Clinical Aphasiology Conference, where they shared their work through a roundtable discussion titled Communication Ramps to Cultural Institutions: Identifying Barriers and Facilitators to Participation for Adults with Aphasia.
How can cultural institutions become more communication-accessible for people living with aphasia?
Museums, libraries, theaters, and other cultural spaces have made great strides in improving physical accessibility, but communication barriers can still make participation challenging. Susan Duncan and Bernadine Gagnon led the roundtable discussion where they joined clinicians and researchers from across the country to discuss how communication-access needs are identified, how partnerships with cultural institutions get started, and what conditions help communication-access initiatives succeed.
The session sparked thoughtful discussion about aphasia-friendly practices, community partnerships, and the many ways cultural organizations can create welcoming spaces for everyone. We were excited to connect with colleagues, exchange ideas, and contribute to the growing movement toward greater communication access in our communities.
A big thank you to everyone who joined the conversation—we look forward to continuing this work and building more communication ramps into the cultural spaces that enrich our lives.
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