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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.

Bill Nye: The Ataxia Advocate Guy

We’re honored to have worked with Bill Nye the Science Guy to launch the largest Ataxia awareness campaign to-date!

In the series of videos, Bill Nye opens up about his personal connection to Ataxia. He lost his father to Ataxia and has many family members who are affected, including his sister and brother. He teaches people about Ataxia in his classic “science guy” style with simple information and light humor.

Check out all his videos at www.ataxia.org/BillNye.

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Allan Jane Defante

My Journey with Ataxia: From Despair to Hope A Personal Story of Struggle, Resilience, and Advocacy Ataxia, you took so many beautiful souls from us! Read More…

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Sly F

Hello my name is Sly. I’m 33 years old. Started to show symptoms at age 21, diagnosed at age 25. Fun fact: before I got Read More…

Lillian O’Connor

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EVENTS

Jul 31, 2025 07:00 pm - 08:30 pm
Spouses and Partners of Loved Ones with Ataxia Support Group Meeting

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…

Aug 01, 2025 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Houston Abilities Expo

Supercharge your independence Think you’ve hit the peak of your abilities? Think again. Abilities live events and online resources deliver game-changing technologies, products, services and education to help our dynamic Read More…

Aug 01, 2025 12:00 pm - 02:00 pm
North Carolina Triangle Support Group

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…

Aug 01, 2025 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Global Support Group (Hope for Ataxia) Meeting – 1st Session

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…

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