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Quest Podcast: A Conversation with Steve Way, Part 2: Medicaid, Self-Advocacy, and the Life You Want

In this episode of Quest Podcast, actor, comedian, and disability advocate Steve Way returns to continue our conversation, this time getting even more personal about his own reliance on home…

Tags: Caregiving, Community, Education, Mental Health, Relationships, Young Adults


Blog Post | Advocacy, Get Involved, Inclusion, Tools & Resources

Reporting Back from MDA’s First-Ever Advocacy Captain Hill Day

On September 29 – 30, 2026, advocates returned to Washington D.C. for a Hill Day specifically geared to those in the MDA Advocacy Captain (MAC) program. From as far away…

Tags: Advocacy Updates, Community, Resources


Blog Post | Health, Science + Research, Tools & Resources

Clinical Research Alert: Observational Study of MRI/MRS Measures in Boys with DMD

Researchers at the University of Florida are seeking non-ambulatory boys living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) to participate in a study evaluating advanced imaging techniques. The goal is to determine whether…

Tags: Clinical Trial Alert, Clinical Trials


Blog Post | Inclusion, Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

MDA Ambassador Guest Blog: Never Let Your Limitations Be Your Limit: Transitioning from College to a Career with a Disability

Sydney Horak lives in Texas and is diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). She earned a master’s degree in Management Information Systems and bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Business Honors…

Tags: Ambassador Guest Blog, Ambassadors, College, College Experience, Community, Mental Health, Relationships, Young Adults


Blog Post | Advocacy, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

Remembering Brooke Eby: A Friend Who Taught Us to Laugh, Connect, and Live Fully

A personal remembrance of a friend, advocate, fundraiser, community builder, and unforgettable force for the ALS community. There are some people you meet who are simply impossible not to like.…

Tags: Community, Healthcare, MDA Care Centers, Relationships, Young Adults


Blog Post | Independence, Lifestyle

For Frightful Fun, Book a Stay at an Accessible Haunted Hotel

Five historic hotels combine ghost stories with verified accessibility features for travelers with disabilities. Here’s what to know before booking a stay.

Tags: Featured Content, Travel


Blog Post | Health, Science + Research, Tools & Resources

Simply Stated: Updates in Paramyotonia Congenita

Paramyotonia congenita (also known as Von Eulenberg disease) is a rare inherited disorder that causes episodes of muscle weakness, stiffness, or paralysis (inability to move). These episodes typically affect the…

Tags: Simply Stated


Blog Post | Inclusion, Lifestyle, News, Personal Stories

Every Collegiate™ Apparel Brings Inclusion to Campus

Mo Gerhardt at a Michigan State University football game. Mo Gerhardt is changing the game when it comes to accessible and inclusive fashion. The 48-year-old retired Michigan State University (MSU)…

Tags: College, Community


Blog Post | Get Involved, Inclusion, Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

MDA Ambassador Guest Blog: A Different Kind of Adventure – The Ups & Downs of Living with LGMD

William Quickel lives in East Tennessee. He was diagnosed with a rare form of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) in 2021, when he was 27 years old. He has shared his…

Tags: Ambassador Guest Blog, Ambassadors


Blog Post | News, Science + Research, Tools & Resources

Quest Podcast: More CMT Clinical Trials Than Ever Before: Inside the Research Turning Point

In this episode of Quest Podcast, we chat with Sue Bruhn, PhD, CEO of the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA); Stephan Züchner, MD, PhD, Chief Genomics Officer at the University of Miami…

Tags: Clinical Trials, Community, Drug Approval, Gene Therapy, Healthcare, Innovation, Research, Research Advances, Resources