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MDA National Ambassador Blog- Embracing the Power of Giving and Gratitude: Ira’s Journey with MDA
As the holiday season approaches, we are reminded of the spirit of giving and the importance of gratitude. It is a time when we come together to support organizations that…
Tags: Community, Healthcare, Innovation, Insights by Ira, Ira, MDA Care Centers, Research, Resources, Summer Camp, Young Adults
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…
MDA Ambassador Guest Blog: Why I am Grateful for My Caregivers
Jennifer Cruz and her mother Jennifer Cruz is 36 years old and lives in Broken Arrow, OK. Jennifer has Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy and uses a wheelchair and noninvasive ventilation.…
MDA Ambassador Guest Blog: A Veteran’s Journey
Marshall Eckert in the Air Force Marshall Eckert currently resides in Virginia, just outside the capital, and navigates life with Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. He is a proud alumnus…
Tags: Ambassador Guest Blog, Ambassadors
MDA Volunteers Find Career Inspirations at Summer Camp
MDA Summer Camp creates opportunities for youth living with neuromuscular disease to gain confidence, increase communication skills, try new things, tackle challenges, and dream big. It is a truly unique…
AGAMREE ® (Vamorolone), Now FDA-Approved, Offers Hope for Children Living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The recent FDA approval of Catalyst’s AGAMREE ® (vamorolone) is a beacon of hope for people living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare but serious degenerative muscle disease. According…
Comcast is Taking Accessibility to the Next Level
Comcast’s Accessibility team is raising the bar when it comes to inclusive design and accessible products and services. With a focus on customer-facing experiences, from remote controls to customer service…
Tags: Community, Innovation
Fun & Easy DIY Wheelchair Costume Ideas for Halloween
Each year, MDA and Magic Wheelchair team up for a special sweepstakes where one lucky contestant wins an incredible, custom costume that transforms their wheelchair and provides a magical opportunity…
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, Transitions, Young Adults
Coping with Family Caregiver Fatigue
Tips for family caregivers to recognize the signs of caregiver burnout and manage stress to prevent it.