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Three signs that you might need a tilt-in-space wheelchair and how to choose the right one for your mobility.

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

It’s a new year with a new Congress. But what hasn’t changed is MDA’s commitment to improving the lives of people living with neuromuscular diseases. We accomplished a lot last…

Volunteerism affords individuals an opportunity to progress the mission of organizations that they are passionate about. Without the valuable time and talent of volunteers, most nonprofit organizations would not be…

Misdiagnoses are common in the neuromuscular disease community. Here are tips for navigating the journey to a rare disease diagnosis.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is excited to welcome Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D. as the Keynote Speaker at the MDA 2023 Clinical & Scientific Conference. His presentation will take place…

At MDA, we are proud and excited to announce the launch of a new service that will bring us closer to our community. Through our Resource Center and our team…

Leading the way as the #1 Voluntary Health Organization for over 70 years, at MDA volunteers are at the forefront of our legacy. Families are at the heart of our…

From passing key legislation to our Virtual Summit and Hill Day, 2022 has been an exceptional year for MDA advocates. You raised your voices and key decisionmakers heard all of…

Victor Wright Hope for a longer, more independent life is now becoming a reality for patients with muscular dystrophy and related diseases. Many stakeholders have played a vital role over…