Archives




Blog Post | Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

The Transition to Independent Living: A Parent’s Perspective

Through the many chapters and changing seasons of parenthood, preparing an adult child to venture out into the world on his or her own is perhaps one of the most…

Tags: Caregiving, College, Community, Parenting, Relationships, Transitions


Blog Post | Advocacy, Finding a Diagnosis, Get Involved, Health, Inclusion, Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

Quest Podcast: ALS Podcast with Brooke Eby

In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with Brooke Eby, who was diagnosed with ALS in March 2022. Brooke Eby was recently featured on the Today Show, and with almost…

Tags: Community, Healthcare, Mental Health, Relationships, Young Adults


Blog Post | Independence, Lifestyle

Stand Up and Go with Mobile Standers and Standing Wheelchairs

Mobile standers and standing wheelchairs are good for people who want the health benefits of standing without sacrificing mobility.

Tags: Equipment and Assistive Devices, Featured Content, Staying Active


Featured Article | Independence, Lifestyle

A Dozen Ways to Ask for Help

We all need help, but it can be hard to ask for it. These 12 ways to ask for help will lighten the load on your caregivers and yourself.

Tags: Caregiving, Community, Featured Content, Relationships


Blog Post | Advocacy, Inclusion, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

MDA Ambassador Guest Blog: The Complexities of Disability Pride

MDA Ambassador Lily S. Lily S. is a 16-year-old living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. Her passions include disability advocacy, menstrual advocacy, and education. Sander lives just outside of Charlotte, NC where…

Tags: Ambassador Guest Blog, Ambassadors, Mental Health, Relationships, Young Adults


Blog Post | Independence, Lifestyle

How to Deck Out Your Dorm Room for Accessibility

With fall semester around the corner, many college-bound freshman are beginning to prepare to move to campus for the first time. College life offers students a new adventure as they…

Tags: College, Community, Transitions


Blog Post | Independence, Lifestyle, News

Introducing the NEW Quest Media Product Guide

I love to shop, y’all! Like any other seated fashionista worth her salt, I love to go on the hunt for the perfect item, a good bargain, items that exemplify…

Tags: Ambassadors, Resources


Blog Post | Health, Lifestyle

What You Need to Know About Feeding Tubes and Nutrition

When a neuromuscular disease impairs chewing and swallowing, consider a feeding tube for good nutrition.

Tags: Featured Content, Healthcare, Nutrition


Blog Post | Lifestyle, News

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: Community, In Case You Missed It


Blog Post | Finding a Diagnosis, Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

Celebrating Independence with the Juracks

Families like the Juracks are at the heart of all that the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) embodies, representing strength, resilience, and hope. Joshua, Jonah, Joel, Caroline, and Catherine Jurack The…

Tags: College, Community, Relationships, Year of Independence, Young Adults