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As the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) continues our commitment to empowering people living with neuromuscular disease, we are excited to share our 2022 blog series: “Quest for Success”. Success looks different to everyone and this monthly blog details the different paths that individuals with neuromuscular disease have taken to reach their potential and the steps . . .
It’s an honor to be able to share my thoughts on friendship and what that means to me to celebrate friendship day! For those of you who have been around long enough to remember the popular Dionne Warwick song, “That’s What Friends Are For”, you may remember the chorus which says, “Keep smiling, keep shining, . . .
As the days become longer and the fireflies come out to play, it might be hard to start thinking about the new school year right around the corner. But when it comes to preparing for your child to have the supports that he or she needs for a fantastic school year, a little bit of . . .
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced that the 35th Annual Trans New Hampshire Bike Ride (TNHBR) held on June 25, starting and ending at the Portsmouth Senior Center in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, raised over $98,000 for the organization’s mission, with funds still cycling in. The event featured over 40 in-person riders as well as . . .
Money kept in savings accounts pulls double duty: It’s accessible to address urgent, unexpected expenses, and it’s also a key component of a long-term investment strategy. In the face of a sudden job transition or a vehicle breakdown, for example, savings can provide flexibility and resilience. For people living with neuromuscular diseases, “Every day won’t . . .
We’re back! After a 3-year hiatus, advocates are going back to Capitol Hill, but this time virtually. We’re excited to announce that the MDA Advocacy Institute: Virtual Summit and Hill Day will take place on September 28th and 29th, and we hope you can join us! The Virtual Summit & Hill Day is the perfect . . .
Style Momentum: Gaining Independence Through Accessible Design and Self-Expression The Year of Independence shines a light on ways the MDA community can effect change in 2022 and beyond — from career to personal relationships to the clothes we wear. When it comes to fashion and style, people living with disabilities have been using their voices . . .
As the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) continues our commitment to empowering people living with neuromuscular disease, we are excited to share our 2022 blog series: “Quest for Success”. Success looks different to everyone and this monthly blog details the different paths that individuals with neuromuscular disease have taken to reach their potential and the steps . . .
Heading to college in the fall? Take time now to get to know your college’s disability services office to ensure you have what you’ll need to live comfortably, get around campus, and succeed academically. Every college is required by law to have an individual or an office that ensures students with disabilities have equal access . . .
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic neuromuscular disease characterized by muscle weakness that worsens after activity and improves after rest. MG is caused by an autoimmune reaction in which the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues, interrupting the connection between nerves and muscles (the neuromuscular junction). MG can occur at any age and affects . . .
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