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Blog Post | Inclusion, Independence, Lifestyle

The Benefits of Getting Kids Involved in Adaptive Sports

When Kristine Welker’s son was young, he wanted to be as involved in sports as everyone else in the family — and that meant a high level of activity, from…

Tags: Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships, Resources, Staying Active, Young Adults


Featured Article | Health, Science + Research

How to Make a Decision About a Clinical Trial

Clinical trials come with great hope and also great unknowns. Here’s how to weigh all the factors and make the best choice for yourself and your family.

Tags: Clinical Trials, Healthcare, Parenting, Resources, Web Exclusive


Featured Article | Independence, Lifestyle

Find the Right Resources

Follow these tips to gather the tools and support you need to live well

Tags: Featured Content, MDA Care Centers, MDA Resource Center, National Connections Program, Resources


Featured Article | Science + Research

How Viral Vectors Deliver the Goods in Gene Therapy

Viral vectors are an important area of research in the exciting field of gene-targeted therapies

Tags: Featured Content, Gene Therapy, Innovation, Resaerch, Research Advances


Featured Article | Health, Personal Stories

Parent Pressure

Hunt family Coping skills to help you handle stress when raising a child with neuromuscular disease

Tags: MDA Care Centers, MDA Resource Center, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships, Resources


Blog Post | Health

Early Warning Signs Help Spot Neuromuscular Disease in Children

Josh Corbett[Image description: Josh, a light-skinned boy with short brown hair, stands in front of a brick wall wearing a black jacket, gray shirt, red shorts, and blue sneakers.]  …

Tags: Healthcare, Parenting


Blog Post | News, Science + Research

Clinical Trial Alert: Observational Study to Identify Biomarkers in Individuals Receiving Radicava for ALS

Researchers at Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharmaceutical America (MTPA) are seeking individuals living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to participate in a six-month observational study. This study is designed to identify biomarkers to serve…

Tags: Clinical Trial Alert, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Research


Featured Article | Advocacy, Independence, Lifestyle

Plan for a Bright Future

Financial tools and savings options help individuals and families living with neuromuscular disease achieve their goals

Tags: Education, Employment, Featured Content, Finance, Insurance, Parenting, Resources, Transitions, Young Adults


Featured Article | Personal Stories

Disability or Superpower

Mindy Henderson Our biggest challenges can be our greatest advantages

Tags: College, Education, Employment, From Where I Sit


Blog Post | Health, Science + Research

Research Study Alert: Survey on the Mental Health Experience of Parents and Guardians of Children With DMD

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh invite parents and guardians of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) to participate in a study that investigates whether they utilize mental health resources and…

Tags: Caregiving, Mental Health, Parenting, Research