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

MDA Ambassador Guest Blog: Finding My Way to a Sober and Healthy Way of Living

Cassidy Nilles is 35 years old and lives in Illinois. Cassidy lives with Limb Girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) type 2J. She lives with her daughter, Capri, and their maltipoo, Mila,…

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


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

Accommodations and Independence: Spreading My Wings on Campus

Sydney Bryant lives in Illinois with her parents. She loves to travel and plans to work as an air traffic controller. A few years ago, Sydney had the honor of…

Tags: Ambassadors, College, Community, Education, MDA College Scholarships, Mental Health, Travel, Year of Independence, Young Adults


Featured Article | Inclusion, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

From the Ski Slopes to the Spirit of Inclusion

Sean Marihugh found his calling as an adaptive ski instructor who reminds people that the outdoors is for everybody.

Tags: Featured Content, From Where I Sit, Staying Active


Featured Article | Finding a Diagnosis, Health

Why You Should Practice Shared Healthcare Decision-Making

Practicing shared decision-making with your healthcare provider helps you steer your care journey with confidence

Tags: Featured Content, Healthcare, MDA Care Centers


Featured Article | Science + Research

Milestone Moment: A Look Back at the First Gene Therapy Trial for DMD

In 2006, MDA funded the first gene therapy trial for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, paving the way for more neuromuscular disease treatments.

Tags: Clinical Trials, Featured Content, Gene Therapy, Lasting Impression, MDA 75th


Featured Article | Get Involved

Volunteers Make a Big Impact on the MDA Community

MDA has always received vital support from volunteers, with almost 2,000 people volunteering at MDA events in the past year.

Tags: A Look Inside, Community, Featured Content, Summer Camp, Volunteers


Featured Article | News, Science + Research

Stem Cell Innovations Drive Advances in Muscle Regeneration

MDA plays a key role in a new frontier of medicine looking into how to regenerate muscles lost to neuromuscular disease.

Tags: Clinical Trials, Featured Content, Innovation, MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference, Research, Research Advances


Featured Article | Science + Research

Innovations in GNE Myopathy Research

Leading researchers on GNE myopathy discuss what is known about this neuromuscular disease and the search for effective therapies.

Tags: Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Featured Content, Genetic Testing, Research, Spotlight


Featured Article | Personal Stories

Mashauna Black Keeps Following Her Passion

Mashauna Black, who lives with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD), found a new path to pursue her dream of working in healthcare.

Tags: Employment, Featured Content, Quest for Success


Featured Article | Advocacy, Inclusion, Independence

Ready to Work: How People with Disabilities Balance Benefits and Employment

How disability benefits are affected by employment and how to work with eligibility and income restrictions.

Tags: Employment, Featured Content, Insurance, Young Adults