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Book Launch Day – The Truth About Things That Suck

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…

Tags: Community, Quest for Success, Staying Active, Year of Independence


Blog Post | Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

Quest for Success: Brian Chao

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

Tags: College, College Experience, Community, Education, Employment, Quest for Success, Resources, Year of Independence


Featured Article | Inclusion, Independence, Personal Stories, Science + Research

Profiles in STEM

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)…

Tags: Ambassadors, Education, Employment, Featured Content, Staying Active


Featured Article | Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

Funding Accessible Vehicles

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…

Tags: Featured Content, Resources, Staying Active, Thrive 365


Blog Post | Independence, Lifestyle

Outdoor Recreation Opportunities for Everyone

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

Tags: Community, Resources, Staying Active, Travel


Blog Post | Science + Research

Brain-Computer Interface Technology Could Improve Life for Millions

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…

Tags: Healthcare, Innovation, MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference, Research, Research Advances


Blog Post | Get Involved, Personal Stories

MDA Recognizes the Esteemed Members of Our Volunteer Advisory Committee

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

Tags: Community, Fundraising, Volunteers


Blog Post | Science + Research

Simply Stated: What is Myotonic Dystrophy?

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

Tags: Clinical Trials, Healthcare, Innovation, Research, Resources, Simply Stated


Blog Post | Lifestyle

How to Set Goals for Personal Growth and Wellness

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

Tags: Mental Health, Resources


Blog Post | Science + Research

2022 Clinical & Scientific Conference March 15 Highlights

The three major themes of the second day of MDA’s Clinical & Scientific Conference sessions were (1) therapeutic strategies to treat NMDs, (2) clinical trial design and implementation, and (3)…

Tags: Healthcare, Innovation, MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference, Research