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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 . . . Read More Personal Stories , MDA Ambassadors , Living with Muscular Dystrophy National Ambassador Shares the Value of Friendship Amy Shinneman 07/28/2022 07/28/2022 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, . . . Read More Kids , Living with Muscular Dystrophy , Advocacy Navigating School Supports with MDA Mandy, Care Specialist 07/27/2022 07/27/2022 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 . . . Read More Uncategorized Trans-NH Bike Ride’s 35th Anniversary Event Makes an Impact Jasmine Milbier 07/26/2022 07/26/2022 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 . . . Read More Adults , Living with Muscular Dystrophy The Smart Way to Use Savings Accounts MDA Staff 07/25/2022 07/25/2022 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 . . . Read More Advocacy Top 5 Reasons to Attend MDA’s Virtual Summit & Hill Day Mark Fisher 07/19/2022 11/18/2022 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 . . . Read More Living with Muscular Dystrophy Year of Independence Maggie Callahan 06/30/2022 06/30/2022 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 . . . Read More Personal Stories , Living with Muscular Dystrophy Quest for Success: Corinne Grgas Rebecca Hume 06/30/2022 07/08/2022 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 . . . Read More Young Adults , Living with Muscular Dystrophy How Colleges Can Support Students with Disabilities Cheryl Alkon 06/29/2022 07/06/2022 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 . . . Read More Research Simply Stated: What is Myasthenia Gravis (MG)? Sujatha Gurunathan 06/27/2022 06/27/2022 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 . . . Read More 1 2 3 4 ... Next Last Need more inspiration? Sign up for MDA news & updates. 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