Six years after a stroke left him struggling to say more than a few words, Bob faced a challenge unlike any other — giving a toast at his son’s wedding.
His journey with aphasia had already been full of incredible milestones. With his Lingraphica AAC device, he proved he could live independently, made new friends on an Aphasia Recovery Connection cruise, and even regained his driver’s license. But standing in front of a crowd to deliver a speech? That was next-level.
Bob didn’t back down. He worked with his speech therapist for a year, practicing his toast and programming it into his device. He wanted to make sure every word was just right.
Then, the big day arrived.
As Bob’s wife held the microphone, his voice — confident, and full of love — filled the air. He gave the perfect toast to his son and new daughter-in-law, and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. 🥂
For anyone with aphasia, moments like these might feel out of reach. But Bob proved that communication doesn’t have to end with a diagnosis.
Getting Started with AAC Is Easy
If you or a loved one is facing communication challenges, we’re here to help. Lingraphica offers:
✅ Personalized AAC device trials — see if it’s the right fit before committing
✅ Simple, intuitive design — no tech experience needed
✅ Ongoing, lifetime support — we’re with you every step of the way

Lingraphica Can Help
We help adults with speech and language impairments to reconnect with family and friends, improve communication, and live their best lives. Call us at 866-570-8775 or visit the link below to get started.