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Behind the Drug: Nusinersen (Spinraza) for SMA

By Maggie Callahan | August 6, 2025
Woman in electric wheelchair waits for consultation with doctor in clinic waiting area. Nurse invites patient with disability on procedures. Medical staff and people in modern medical facility lobby.
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Behind the Drug: Risdiplam (Evrysdi) for SMA

By Maggie Callahan | July 31, 2025
Occupational therapist and a woman in a power wheelchair talk outside
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Simpler, Safer Transfers: Helpful Tips and Useful Equipment

By Maggie Callahan | July 2, 2025
Tamara Blackwell, in a wheelchair, and her two travel companions pose with Mt. Rushmore in the background.
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MDA Ambassadors Share Tips for Flying with Power Wheelchairs and Medical Equipment

By Amy Bernstein | June 26, 2025
Disabled Father play with his little son on the playground
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Your Guide to Genetic Testing for Neuromuscular Diseases

By Megan Kramer-Salvitti | June 20, 2025
Photo of an airplane interior with a rendering of a passenger in a power wheelchair in a designated wheelchair spot in front of rows of seats.
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Accessible Air Travel Is Ready for Takeoff. Can It Avoid Turbulence?

By Steve Wright | May 30, 2025
Disabled student in class room working with laptop.
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Speech Devices Improve Communication When ALS Affects the Voice

By Chris Anselmo | May 24, 2025
Cory Lee, a young man living with spinal muscular atrophy, looks up at the scenery as he drives his power wheelchair on a path through a bamboo forest.
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Accessible Travel on a Budget: Smart Tips for Exploring Affordably

By Emily Blume | May 23, 2025
Illustration of the neuromuscular junction, where nerves send signals to muscles.
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Understanding Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome: Causes and Treatments

By Justine Savage | May 23, 2025
Aerial view of a train traveling through a lush, green landscape of forests and pastures.
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Is Train Travel a Wheelchair-Friendly Alternative to Flying or Driving?

By Steve Wright | May 23, 2025