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Blog Post | Get Involved, Personal Stories

Getting to Know Your 2024 MDA National Ambassadors

MDA’s Ambassadors are pivotal to our mission: empowering people living with neuromuscular disease to live longer, more independent lives. We strive to fulfill our mission through care, research, and advocacy.…

Tags: Ira, Leah, National Ambassadors


Blog Post | Research

Remote Digital Technology Research Study for ALS Seeking Participants

The MDA MOVR program has paired with Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) to collaborate on a remote observational research study focusing on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The newly developed…

Tags: MOVR, Research Study Alert


Blog Post | Research

Clinical Trial Alert: Medical Device Feasibility Study for People with ALS

Researchers at PathMaker Neurosystems Inc. are seeking individuals living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to participate in a feasibility study to evaluate the safety and tolerability of an investigational neuromodulation…

Tags: Clinical Trial Alert


Blog Post | Advocacy, Get Involved

Celebrating Our 2023 Advocacy Accomplishments

From major legislative and regulatory progress on crucial issues, to our in-person Hill Day in Washington, D.C., 2023 has truly been a landmark year for MDA advocates. Because of your…

Tags: Accessible Air Travel, Advocacy Updates, Drug Approval, Healthcare, Newborn Screening


Blog Post | Get Involved

Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming MDA Events

MDA Events bring community members, advocates, volunteers, sponsors, and MDA staff together as they gather for a cause and celebrate community. In-person events offer attendees and volunteers a powerful opportunity…

Tags: Community, Fundraising


Blog Post | Finding a Diagnosis, Health

Key Diagnostic Tests for Neuromuscular Diseases

A guide to diagnostic tests most commonly used when there are symptoms of a neuromuscular disease.

Tags: Featured Content, Genetic Testing


Blog Post | Finding a Diagnosis, Health

What’s the Difference Between a Clinical and Genetic Diagnosis?

Learn when a clinical or genetic diagnosis is better for diagnosing muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular diseases.

Tags: Featured Content, Genetic Testing


Blog Post | Inclusion, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Airplane Travel Tips from a One Million Mile Traveler

Don Talley is a wheelchair user who has flown over one million miles. In March of 2023, I boarded a United flight from San Diego, California to Denver, Colorado. It…

Tags: Accessible Air Travel, Travel


Blog Post | Lifestyle, News

2023 in Review: A Letter from MDA President and CEO, Dr. Wood

Hello MDA Families and Friends, As we reflect on the closing of 2023, our hearts are filled with immense pride, gratitude, and a deep sense of connection with each of…

Tags: Accessible Air Travel, Community, Drug Approval, Gene Therapy, Summer Camp


Blog Post | Advocacy, Health, Inclusion, Lifestyle

In Case You Missed It…

Quest Media is an innovative adaptive lifestyle platform from MDA. With the power of this platform, we foster awareness and empowerment and have important conversations with experts, thought leaders, and…

Tags: COVID-19, Community, Genetic Testing, In Case You Missed It, Insurance