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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
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…
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
Disability or Superpower
Mindy Henderson Our biggest challenges can be our greatest advantages
Tags: College, Education, Employment, From Where I Sit
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
Meditation and Neuromuscular Disease
Living with neuromuscular disease (NMD) involves specific challenges — some physical, some strategic, some structural — that can create stress and contribute to changes in both physical and mental health.…
Tags: MDA Q and A, Mental Health, Resources
MDA Advocacy’s 2020 Year in Review
There’s no doubt 2020 has been a challenging year, but the commitment and passion of our MDA advocates have truly been a bright spot. As we close out the year,…
Clinical Trials During COVID 19
What you need to know about research during the pandemic
Tags: COVID-19, Clinical Trials, Resources, Web Exclusive
What You Need to Know About Open Enrollment in 2020
Open enrollment — the period each year when people are eligible to purchase new insurance or make changes to their existing insurance plans — is upon us. Buying health insurance…
Tags: Healthcare, Insurance, Resources
Know Your Voting Rights on Election Day 2020
Elections are fundamental to a thriving democracy, and it’s vital everyone can exercise their right to vote, including those living with a disability. We know you may have questions about…
Tags: Resources