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Featured Article | Health, Science + Research

Understanding Myotonic Dystrophy (DM)

How to better understand the neuromuscular disease, myotonic dystrophy (DM) and the latest advancements in treatments.

Tags: Featured Content, Spotlight


Featured Article | Get Involved

Connect With Your MDA Community

Ways to make new connections and friendships with your muscular dystrophy community.

Tags: A Look Inside, Featured Content, MDA Care Centers, MDA Community Groups, MDA Let's Play, MDA Peer Connections, MDA Resource Center


Featured Article | Inclusion

Vocational Training as an Alternative to Traditional College

Gain a better understanding of vocational training as an alternative route to the workplace instead of traditional college for those living with a neuromuscular disease.

Tags: Ambassadors, Education, Employment, Featured Content


Featured Article | Lifestyle

Photo Contest Winner: Love in Motion

Meet the 2024 Quest Media photo contest winner and see the winning photo, as well as the runners-up.

Tags: Community, Featured Content, Lasting Impression, Relationships


Featured Article | Inclusion, Independence

Finding a new Career Path Suited for Your Needs

A new outlook of acceptance helped Scott Conger find a career path best suited for his needs living with RYR1 myopathy.

Tags: Employment, Featured Content, Quest for Success


Featured Article | Independence, Lifestyle

Winter Weather Safety Tips for Neuromuscular Diseases

Tips for staying safe in the extreme winter weather months living with a neuromuscular disease.

Tags: Featured Content, Resources, Thrive 365


Featured Article | Lifestyle

Coping with Loneliness at the Holidays

Experts and community members offer 10 ways to help ease holiday loneliness.

Tags: Community, Featured Content, Relationships


Featured Article | Lifestyle

2024 Quest Media Photo Contest Winners

Meet the runners-up of the 2024 Quest Media Photo Contest and see their entries.

Tags: Community, Featured Content, Lasting Impression, Relationships


Blog Post | Lifestyle

Seven Easy and Effective Ways to Increase Gratitude in Your Life

The Thanksgiving season serves as a reminder to focus on gratitude and appreciation, but practicing gratitude habits year-round has serious benefits to your well-being. Intentionally prioritizing time and creating space…

Tags: Community


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

Ambassador Guest Blog: How Fostering Dogs Despite Living with a Disability Gives Me Joy and Purpose

Nora Ramirez lives in California, and was diagnosed with Selenon (SEPN1)-related myopathy (RM) at the age of 9 years old. She is one of four siblings with SEPN1-RM; the other…

Tags: Ambassador Guest Blog, Ambassadors, Caregiving