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For years, MDA has worked to empower people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases to reach their fullest potential. And while strides have been made through innovations…

Helping others can help you build valuable skills Blaine, a 6-year-old black lab, is assistance dog extraordinaire to Bella Andrade, 19, who lives with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and uses…

Despite the challenges of navigating the intersectionality of disability and being LGBTQ, being part of the latter community brings an additional level of support for some people.

In recognition of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the MDA is honored to highlight the career and accomplishments of Dr. Angela Lek, PhD.

MDA’s Family Support Team executes a variety of programs that empower individuals and families on their journeys.

MDA’s Ambassadors are pivotal to our mission: empowering people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases to achieve their potential. We do that through care, research, and advocacy. Because the…

It’s a new year and MDA’s commitment to transforming the lives of people living with neuromuscular disease through advocacy remains a top priority. We accomplished a lot last year, but…

As the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) continues our commitment to empowering people living with neuromuscular disease, we are excited to kick off our 2022 blog series: “Quest for Success”. Success…

For the first six months following her amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis, Valerie Geerer’s instinct was to keep the news to herself. “My husband and close family and friends knew,…

MDA Ambassadors are individuals affected by neuromuscular disease who share their story and help raise awareness, thus broadening the impact we make and bringing visibility to our mission. Beginning in…