Archives




Blog Post | News, Science + Research, Tools& Resources

Simply Stated: Updates in Pompe Disease and Other Glycogen Storage Diseases

Glycogen storage diseases (GSDs) are a group of rare inherited conditions that occur when the body is not able to use or store glycogen properly. People with GSDs may experience…

Tags: Simply Stated


Blog Post | Health, Independence, Lifestyle, News, Science + Research, Tools& Resources

MDA’s Development Grants Support Promising Researchers Entering the Neuromuscular Field

MDA’s Development Grants to support early-career scientists are vital to driving innovation in neuromuscular disease research.

Tags: Featured Content, Grants, Research


Blog Post | Get Involved, Inclusion, Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

First Semester in a New York Minute

Jonathan Lengel is an actor, singer, and performer best known for his role as Archie in Netflix’s Broadway Adaptation of 13: the Musical. Jonathan lives with a rare form of…

Tags: Ambassadors, College, College Experience, Community, MDA College Scholarships, Year of Independence, Young Adults


Blog Post | Health, Independence, Lifestyle

Hoyer Lifts and Beyond: Choosing the Right Lift Device

With so many types of lifts available, how do choose the right one? Here are tips and considerations to find a transfer lift or lift system that works for you.

Tags: Caregiving, Equipment and Assistive Devices, Featured Content, Insurance


Blog Post | Advocacy, Finding a Diagnosis, Get Involved, Health, News, Science + Research, Tools& Resources

MDA’s Origin Story: A Grassroots Legacy

As we celebrate MDA’s 75th anniversary, you may be asking, how did this all begin? It’s no surprise that MDA started as a grassroots organization. From the earliest days, our…

Tags: MDA Brand, MDA Care Centers, MDA Leadership, MDA Resource Center, mda


Blog Post | Science + Research

Clinical Trial Alert: Phase 2/3 Study of an Investigational Medication in Pediatric Patients with Generalized Myasthenia Gravis

Researchers at Janssen Research & Development, LLC are seeking pediatric patients from 8 to less than 18 years of age who have generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) with symptoms despite receiving…

Tags: Clinical Trial Alert, Clinical Trials


Blog Post | Get Involved, Health, Inclusion, Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

Life with Lily: Finding My Voice

Hello everyone! I’m so excited to launch my quarterly blog series as your 2025 National Ambassador! This first “Life with Lily” post is deeply personal, a reflection on my journey…

Tags: Ambassadors, Life with Lily, Lily, MDA Ambassadors, MDA National Ambassador Blog, Relationships, Young Adults


Blog Post | Advocacy, News, Tools& Resources

2024 MDA Advocacy Collaboration Grantees are Working Towards Change

Advocacy for the neuromuscular disease community is just one of the key ways MDA works to support the neuromuscular disease community. To expand our impact and undertake projects of importance…

Tags: Advocacy Updates, MDA Advocacy


Blog Post | Get Involved, Inclusion, Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories, Tools& Resources

Quest Podcast: Navigating Romance with MDA Ambassadors

In this episode of Quest Podcast, we chat with three of our MDA Ambassadors. Nora is a passionate animal advocate and lives with Selenon (SEPN1)-related myopathy (RM). Justin is a…

Tags: Ambassadors, Caregiving, Community, MDA Ambassador Program, MDA Ambassadors, Relationships, Young Adults


Blog Post | Get Involved, Inclusion, Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

MDA Ambassador Guest Blog: More Than a Mold: Building Authentic Love and Relationships

K.L. Cleeton is an entrepreneur, poker professional, and social media influencer committed to empowering individuals to realize their potential. He focuses on startup development and motivates others to overcome their…

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