Advocacy Updates

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How the New LGMD Diagnostic Codes Could Benefit the LGMD Community

By Paul Melmeyer | February 7, 2023
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MDA’s 2023 Advocacy Plan

By Mark Fisher | January 20, 2023
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Celebrating Our 2022 Advocacy Accomplishments

By Mark Fisher | December 23, 2022
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2022 Highlights – The Year of Independence

By Donald S. Wood, Ph.D., President and CEO, Muscular Dystrophy Association | December 9, 2022
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When Will Air Travel for Passengers in Wheelchairs Get Better?

By Shaila Wunderlich | November 18, 2022
A panel of adult males and females at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative conference sitting down engaged in a discussion on stage. Two individuals are seated in wheelchairs, several are wearing face masks and holding microphones.
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MDA On the Road Launches at High-Impact Conferences to Advocate for Neuromuscular Community

By MDA Staff | November 18, 2022
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MDA Advocates Returned to Capitol Hill (Virtually)

By Mark Fisher | October 25, 2022
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The Latest on Newborn Screening

By Mark Fisher | September 6, 2022
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MDA Announces Advocacy Collaboration Grants Funding Opportunity

By Mark Fisher | August 23, 2022
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Top 5 Reasons to Attend MDA’s Virtual Summit & Hill Day

By Mark Fisher | July 19, 2022