After Michael's stroke, he noticed something critical: despite years in EMS, aphasia was rarely discussed. First responders are trained for trauma—but not always for communication disorders. In emergencies, this can leave people with aphasia feeling scared, misunderstood, or overlooked. “This is information people should have the moment they leave the hospital,” Michael says. He believes education, resources, and tools—especially technology like ElevenLabs—can make a real difference. Now, he’s helping spread the word. We’re proud to share that Stroke Onward and ElevenLabs are partners, offering free AI voice technology so people after stroke can use their voice again—supporting communication, identity, and confidence. Read & Listen Here: circle.strokeonward.org/c/so-well-said-and-read/how-elevenlabs-supported-communication-and-independence #StrokeOnward #SOCC #StrokeRecovery #RebuildingIdentity #AphasiaAwareness #ElevenLabs