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Blog Post | Independence, Lifestyle

The Smart Way to Use Savings Accounts

Money kept in savings accounts pulls double duty: It’s accessible to address urgent, unexpected expenses, and it’s also a key component of a long-term investment strategy. In the face of…

Tags: Featured Content, Finance, Resources


Blog Post | Advocacy, Get Involved, Independence

Top 5 Reasons to Attend MDA’s Virtual Summit & Hill Day

We’re back! After a 3-year hiatus, advocates are going back to Capitol Hill, but this time virtually. We’re excited to announce that the MDA Advocacy Institute: Virtual Summit and Hill Day will…

Tags: Advocacy Updates, Community, Year of Independence


Blog Post | Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

Quest for Success: Corinne Grgas

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

Tags: College, Education, Employment, Quest for Success, Year of Independence


Blog Post | Inclusion, Independence, Lifestyle

Year of Independence

Style Momentum: Gaining Independence Through Accessible Design and Self-Expression The Year of Independence shines a light on ways the MDA community can effect change in 2022 and beyond — from…

Tags: Community, Innovation, Resources, Year of Independence


Blog Post | Advocacy, Independence, Lifestyle

How Colleges Can Support Students with Disabilities

Heading to college in the fall? Take time now to get to know your college’s disability services office to ensure you have what you’ll need to live comfortably, get around…

Tags: College, Education, Resources


Blog Post | Research, Science + Research

Simply Stated: What is Myasthenia Gravis (MG)?

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic neuromuscular disease characterized by muscle weakness that worsens after activity and improves after rest. MG is caused by an autoimmune reaction in which the…

Tags: Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Healthcare, Research, Simply Stated


| Get Involved, Personal Stories

Limited Edition DeMarini Bat to Raise Awareness for MDA

Anyone who knows softball and baseball the way that Kevin “Joey” Daily does, knows that DeMarini bats are some of the finest performance bats on the market. In addition to a variety…

Tags: Community, Fundraising


Blog Post | Lifestyle, Personal Stories

Happy Father’s Day!

I was honored to be asked to be a guest blogger to discuss the topic of Father’s Day. I have been fortunate enough to have a wonderful father all my…

Tags: Ambassadors, Amy, Community, Parenting, Relationship


Blog Post | Science + Research

Simply Stated: What Is Neuromuscular Disease?

Neuromuscular diseases are rare conditions that affect some part of the neuromuscular system, generally causing muscle weakness.

Tags: Healthcare, Simply Stated


Blog Post | Uncategorized

Hiring Good PCAs

Living as an adult with a disability means trusting other people to assist you with daily tasks, some of which are intimate or make you feel vulnerable. How you approach…

Tags: Caregiving, Community, Personal Care Attendants, Relationships, Resources