{"product_id":"making-talk-therapy-accessible-for-patients-with-aphasia","title":"Making “Talk Therapy” Accessible for Patients with Aphasia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIVE WEBINAR DATE AND TIME\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThursday, December 3, 2026 4-6pm CT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eNote: If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be automatically enrolled in the on-demand version.  The on-demand version will be available six weeks after the live broadcast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eINSTRUCTORS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e(click on the name below to read faculty bio)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/3715\/files\/K_Dragna_Biosketch.pdf?v=1785335487\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKaylee Dragna\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/3715\/files\/Jeppson_Biosketch.pdf?v=1785335487\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbby Jeppson\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/3715\/files\/Ronayne_Biosketch.pdf?v=1785335487\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJessie Ronayne\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis introductory webinar offers tailored communication partner training for healthcare professionals, including mental health providers, who work with patients with communication disabilities, including aphasia. 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Approval #216-000069\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 7\/23\/2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. 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