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National Ataxia Foundation

2023 AAC

Our Vision:

A World Without Ataxia.

Ensuring no one experiences Ataxia alone, until no one experiences Ataxia, period.

Our Mission

To accelerate the development of treatments and a cure while working to improve the lives of those living with Ataxia.

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Accelerate! is a $1 million annual fund to accelerate our ability to improve the lives of those living with Ataxia. It is designed to raise funds in order to speed up our advocacy efforts, including:

  • New legislation important to our community and progress
  • Add more resources for the 65+ support groups
  • Educate our community about genetic testing including providing genetic counseling and testing for all those living with Ataxia 
  • Create a national, regional, and local Ataxia Awareness campaign to accelerate the understanding of Ataxia.

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Join the growing number of people that want to stay connected with the Ataxia community! Sign up today. It only takes a few moments. Our members receive:

  • News and research opportunities about their specific type of Ataxia as it becomes available.
  • Early access to free webinars
  • NAF’s eNewsletter and Generations publications. 

NEWS

Ataxia Med News – April 2023

This is a new periodic newsletter for Ataxia clinicians to keep them up-to-date on patient resources and other medical news. To begin receiving this newsletter, join as a professional member Read More…

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WHAT IS ATAXIA?

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EVENTS

Jun 09, 2023 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm
VIRTUAL Global Ataxia Support Group Meeting – Time Slot #1

Meetings are at 3PM Click here to register For more information contact Courtney Ng at courtney@hopeforataxia.org. Read More…

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Jun 09, 2023 06:00 pm - 08:00 pm
VIRTUAL Global Ataxia Support Group Meeting – Time Slot #2

Meetings are at 6PM EST Click here to register For more information contact Courtney Ng at courtney@hopeforataxia.org. Read More…

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Jun 10, 2023 09:30 am - 10:30 am
VIRTUAL Self Compassion Through Mindfulness and Drawing Session

Mindfulness is identified as a tool for so many with chronic pain, but sitting still and meditating doesn’t work for most. I would like to demonstrate and guide participants through Read More…

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Jun 10, 2023 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
IN-PERSON JHU Annual Ataxia Sailing Day

EASTERN TIME The Johns Hopkins Ataxia Center is excited to announce our annual Ataxia Adaptive Sailing Day, which is scheduled for Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 10 am to 12 Read More…

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National Ataxia Foundation

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  • News and research opportunities about your specific type of Ataxia as they become available
  • Early access to free webinars
  • eNewsletter and Generations publications