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Neuromuscular diseases are rare conditions that affect some part of the neuromuscular system, generally causing muscle weakness.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association, and the neuromuscular disease community has been a part of my extended family my entire life. And so today, on one of the biggest days of…

Brian Chao, CFO of Starkloff Disability Institute’s, discusses the importance of empowering and preparing individuals with disabilities in the workforce.

Meet four individuals who prove that people with disabilities can thrive in challenging fields Although students with disabilities indicate interest and intent to pursue science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)…

Passing on lessons I learned from buying an accessible van When my mom and I had to purchase a new accessible van about two years ago, we were not in…

A growing number of parks and recreation areas accommodate people with disabilities who are looking for adventure with accessibility.

It’s been half a century since University of California, Los Angeles, computer science professor Jacques Vidal coined the term “brain-computer interface” (BCI) and produced the first peer-reviewed papers on the…

Our MDA Volunteer Committee shares what volunteering means to them, as we thank them on National Volunteer Recognition Day.

Similar to other forms of muscular dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy (DM) is characterized by progressive muscle loss and weakness.

Specific and trackable goals give you a roadmap to your destination, and working toward a goal can help you grow and improve wellbeing.