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Blog Post | Independence, 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, Equipment and Assistive Devices, Finance, Healthcare, In Case You Missed It, Research, Resources, Travel


Blog Post | Get Involved, Independence, Lifestyle

One Family’s Decades of Dedication to MDA Summer Camp

Craig Helget and his brother, Terry Helget, at MDA Summer Camp in 1985. The Helget family has been volunteering at MDA Summer Camp for more than four decades. It all…

Tags: Community, Relationships, Summer Camp, Volunteers


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

Quest Podcast: Finding Joy in the Midst of Change

In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with MDA Ambassador Jess Westman about embracing individuality and finding joy in our lives as paths and priorities change. The activist, actor, composer,…

Tags: College, Community, Education, Mental Health, Relationships, Young Adults


Blog Post | Health, Lifestyle, Science + Research, Tools& Resources

Clinical Research Opportunity: LION-CS101 a Phase 1/2 Study of AB-1003 in Adults with LGMD2I/R9

Researchers at AskBio are seeking adults with genetically confirmed limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) type 2I/R9 to participate in a phase 1/2 clinical trial (LION-CS101) to evaluate the safety and tolerability of…

Tags: Clinical Trial Alert, Clinical Trials


Blog Post | Finding a Diagnosis, Health, Lifestyle, Science + Research, Tools& Resources

Simply Stated: Updates in Neuromuscular Junction (NMJ) Disorders

The neuromuscular junction (NMJ) disorders are a group of conditions that disrupt the communication between motor neurons and muscles, resulting in muscle weakness, fatigue, problems with movement and mobility, and, in…

Tags: Simply Stated


Blog Post | Health, Independence, Lifestyle

Pro Tips to Add More Movement to Your Day

Adding more movement or physical activity to each day is a common goal among people living with neuromuscular disease. However, muscle fatigue, weakness, and limited strength or range of motion…

Tags: Community, Staying Active


Blog Post | Independence, Lifestyle

Essential Gear for Traveling with a Disability

Discover essential gear to pack for a smooth trip when traveling with a disability, from mobility aids to adaptive equipment.

Tags: Equipment and Assistive Devices, Featured Content, Travel


Blog Post | Health, Inclusion, Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

Insights by Ira: A Celebration of the Best of MDA Center Care Physicians

Prior to the start of 2025, I began the usual and customary exercise of establishing professional and personal goals for the new year.  While I have many goals this year,…

Tags: Ambassadors, Healthcare, Insights by Ira, Ira, MDA Ambassadors, MDA Care Centers, MDA National Ambassador Blog, Resources


Blog Post | Advocacy, News, Science + Research

Making an Impact on Day 1 of the MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference

The first day of the 2025 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference featured stirring opening remarks, research awards, and a keynote by the former FDA Commissioner.

Tags: Community, Featured Content, MDA 75th, MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference, Research


Blog Post | Finding a Diagnosis, Get Involved, Health, Inclusion, Independence, Lifestyle, News, Personal Stories, Research, Science + Research, Tools& Resources

Celebrating 25 Years of Impact: MDA’s Wings Over Wall Street Gala Honors Leaders in ALS Research and Advocacy

For a quarter of a century, MDA’s Wings Over Wall Street has brought the ALS community together in New York City, raising millions of dollars to advance research and improve…

Tags: Caregiving, Community, Drug Development, Healthcare, Innovation, MDA'S Wings Over Wall Street, Relationships