Skip to main content
The Arts Passport Podcast

Voices of Hope for Aphasia: Creating Community Beyond Recovery

What is aphasia, and how can community support change lives after stroke or brain injury? In this special episode of the Tampa Bay Arts Passport Podcast, Avery Anderson sits down with Debbie Yonis from Voices of Hope for Aphasia to talk about aphasia awareness, recovery, and the organization’s incredible work across the Tampa Bay area. You’ll also hear all about Wordplay Tampa Bay — the award-winning crossword competition fundraiser supporting free and accessible aphasia programs for indivi...

Episode 33·May 30, 2026

What is aphasia, and how can community support change lives after stroke or brain injury?

In this special episode of the Tampa Bay Arts Passport Podcast, Avery Anderson sits down with Debbie Yonis from Voices of Hope for Aphasia to talk about aphasia awareness, recovery, and the organization’s incredible work across the Tampa Bay area.

You’ll also hear all about Wordplay Tampa Bay — the award-winning crossword competition fundraiser supporting free and accessible aphasia programs for individuals and families.

Learn more about Voices of Hope for Aphasia: https://www.vohaphasia.org

Follow Tampa Bay Arts Passport for more arts, culture, and community stories across Tampa Bay.

Subscribe to The Arts Passport Podcast

Never miss an episode.