News

Read the latest news about issues affecting the neuromuscular disease community.

Black and white photo of Paul Cohen in a suit jacket and tie sitting in a desk chair
Blog Post

MDA’s Origin Story: A Grassroots Legacy

By MDA Staff | February 19, 2025
Blog Post

2024 MDA Advocacy Collaboration Grantees are Working Towards Change

By Jori Houck | February 13, 2025
The United States Capitol building at sunset with reflection in water.
Blog Post

Championing for Change: MDA’s 2025 Advocacy Agenda

By Mark Fisher | January 28, 2025
Blog Post

Getting to Know Your 2025 MDA National Ambassadors

By MDA Staff | January 27, 2025
Johannesburg, South Africa, 28th February - 2019: Disabled passenger being helped to board aircraft with help from ground crew
Blog Post

Everything You Need to Know About the DOT Ruling on Accessible Air Travel

By Mark Fisher | January 21, 2025
A large group of advocates gather in front of the Capitol building
Blog Post

Celebrating a Milestone Year in MDA Advocacy

By Mark Fisher | December 23, 2024
A young boy in a batman t shirt holds up a sign that says HOPE in front of a red curtain
Blog Post

MDA CEO and President Dr. Wood Reflects on 2024: A Year of Milestones and Momentum

By Donald S. Wood, Ph.D., President and CEO, Muscular Dystrophy Association | December 5, 2024
a white airplane flying in sky above the clouds
Blog Post

A Year of Progress: Looking Back on the 2024 Changes in Air Travel Accessibility

By Shannon Wood | December 4, 2024
2024 Clinical and Scientific Conference - Mon 03042024
Blog Post

A Q&A Look into the Planning and Upcoming Topics of the 2025 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference

By MDA Staff | November 6, 2024
A social security card and pile of money.
Blog Post

Five Things You Should Know About the SSA’s Changes to Supplemental Security Income

By Shannon Wood | November 1, 2024