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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
Colorful clipart of two females seated side-by-side in an airplane in the air. One is shown in a regular airline passenger seat, leaning over a laptop on the tray in front of her. The other, seated in a power wheelchair, is looking at her cell phone. One orange luggage case and one pink luggage case are nearby.
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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
Hands with rubber gloves hold the heel of an infant in one hand and a piece of paper with newborn testing sample in the other hand.
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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
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Ensuring Economic Independence for the Neuromuscular Community

By Mark Fisher | February 24, 2022
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MDA’s 2022 Advocacy Agenda

By Mark Fisher | January 27, 2022
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Reflecting on our 2021 Advocacy Accomplishments

By Mark Fisher | December 22, 2021