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The National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) led a survey of people with Ataxia and their families in January 2025. The goal of the survey was to get Read More…
This is a periodic newsletter for Ataxia clinicians to keep them up-to-date on patient resources and other medical news. To begin receiving this newsletter, join Read More…
Guest Author: Shannon Dunphy Lazo The Advocate Spotlight highlights members of the Ataxia community who are creating change through advocacy, awareness, education, and community involvement. Read More…
Written by Victoria Martinez Faces of Ataxia Research highlights scientists whose work is supported by grants from NAF. Each story shows how our donors are Read More…
When I turned 20, I started to notice something was different about me. I had a brain MRI, which showed that I probably had Ataxia. Read More…
I am a Registered nurse who recently went on disability for Spinocerebellar Ataxia. My family tree is full of members with this same illness. I Read More…
I have a beautiful wife and 3 grown kids. I have always been very active, running track and cross-country in high school and road races Read More…
Note: Aude submitted her story in French. ChatGPT was used to translate her submission. The translation may not be accurate. We will include her submission Read More…
EASTERN TIME ZONE Support group meetings are a great way to socialize and learn with others who are affected by Ataxia. We welcome you to join us! The discussion is Read More…
CENTRAL TIME ZONE Support group meetings are a great way to socialize and learn with others who are affected by Ataxia. We welcome you to join us! The discussion is Read More…
EASTERN TIME ZONE Support group meetings are a great way to socialize and learn with others who are affected by Ataxia. We welcome you to join us! The discussion is Read More…
CENTRAL TIME ZONE During this session, our expert will teach us how DRPLA is studied and give an overview of the current state of research and drug development for the Read More…
