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

Episode 34- Job Searching, Interviewing, and Employment with a Disability

In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with a distinguished business leader from the St. Louis area, who lives with physical disabilities. Lori Becker, CEO of Starkloff Disability Institute, has…

Tags: College, Community, Education, Employment, Young Adults


Blog Post | Health, Lifestyle

Coping with Family Caregiver Fatigue

Tips for family caregivers to recognize the signs of caregiver burnout and manage stress to prevent it.

Tags: Caregiving, Community, Featured Content, Mental Health, Relationships


Blog Post | Independence, Lifestyle, News

Quest Media’s Inclusive Holiday Product Guide

Happy holidays! The 2023 MDA Quest Media holiday shopping guide is here. Once again, our team of ambassadors have stepped up with their favorite product nominations, not only sharing their…

Tags: Ambassadors, Resources


Blog Post | Lifestyle, Personal Stories

MDA & Magic Wheelchair: Anna’s Dream Costume Reveal

MDA’s Erin Randall (left) and Jacksonville Fire Station 1, IAFF Local 122 Fire Fighter Chip George (right) pose with Anna on her magical reveal day. A celebration of creativity, inclusion,…

Tags: Community


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

MDA Ambassador Guest Blog: Study Abroad by Lyza

Lyza Weisman and a friend I am Lyza Weisman a senior at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. However, I was originally raised in the Mountains of Colorado and…

Tags: Ambassador Guest Blog, Ambassadors, College, Staying Active, Travel, Young Adults


Blog Post | Advocacy, Get Involved, Inclusion

What Makes You Uncomfortable About Advocacy?

What makes us uncomfortable? Maybe it is speaking up when we feel uncertain about something, or perhaps starting a new project, new job, or another major life change. For MDA’s…

Tags: Advocacy Updates, Community


Blog Post | Health, Lifestyle

Nutritional Considerations While on Corticosteroids

Nutrition when taking corticosteroids like prednisone and deflazacort: foods to avoid and healthy diet plans.

Tags: Featured Content, Nutrition


Blog Post | Health, Lifestyle

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, Gene Therapy, Healthcare, In Case You Missed It, Insurance, Research


Blog Post | Health, 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 2 to less than 18 years of age who have generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) with symptoms despite receiving…

Tags: Clinical Trial Alert, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Healthcare, Innovation, Research, Research Advances


Blog Post | Advocacy, Get Involved, Independence, Lifestyle

Job Searching With a Disability | How to Prepare for the Interview Process

For job seekers with disabilities, the job search may include questions and challenges that others may not regularly come up against. In addition to wondering whether the roles you’re applying…

Tags: Community, Employment