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Recent news and articles keeping the Ataxia community informed.

Check out our latest articles to stay-up-to-date on the happenings at NAF and in the Ataxia community. Select a category to see all the blogs available in that category.

Ataxia Tips

Ataxia Tips Real advice from real people living with Ataxia. SUBMIT A TIP RECENT TIPS FOLLOW #AtaxiaTipTuesday Living with Ataxia means adapting every day—and sometimes, Read More…

Artisans for Ataxia

Artisans for Ataxia A virtual art auction that showcases original, handcrafted works to raise funds and awareness for Ataxia. DONATE ARTWORK HOW THE AUCTION WORKS Read More…

Cooking with Troy

Cooking with Troy A webinar series for confidence in the kitchen. UPCOMING SESSIONS MEET CHEF TROY PAST SESSIONS DONATE Cooking with Troy is a new Read More…

Equine Therapy for Ataxia

Guest Author: Ellie Martin Seeking effective methods for healing and growth is significant for rehabilitation. Equine Assisted Therapy, a unique form of therapy that provides Read More…

Member Stories

Our members are a community of individuals and families who are united in the fight against Ataxia. Read about their unique Ataxia journeys from their perspectives. 

We invite you to join as a member to receive a new member story each month. It’s free, and you’ll be kept up-to-date on the latest developments in the Ataxia community. 

Write a Guest Blog for NAF

Thank you for your interest in contributing content to our website! 

We do accept guest submissions for our blog; however, we have a few important guidelines. All content must be original (not published elsewhere online) and relevant to the Ataxia community. Submissions should aim to inform, support, or empower those affected by Ataxia, including patients, caregivers, researchers, and advocates. 

Here is an example of a guest authored blog: https://www.ataxia.org/6-tips-to-improve-mental-health-while-living-with-ataxia/ 

If you have an idea you’d like to propose, please feel free to share a brief summary or outline for our team to review. We appreciate your interest in supporting our mission and community! Email us at naf@ataxia.org.

We appreciate your interest in supporting our mission and community! 

Benefits to Guest Writers

We offer the following benefits to guest writers on our blog:

  • Your byline at the beginning of the article.
  • A short bio at the end of each article with a picture (if you’d like). Links to a personal site or blog are welcomed in your bio.
  • Promotion of your article to the Ataxia community via social media and our member newsletter.
  •  Experience writing for a national non-profit with an international audience.

Expectations of Guest Writers

The following are editorial standards for blogs posted on our website:

  • All works must be original content – they cannot be published anywhere else online.
  • Topics must be of interest to the Ataxia community.
  • Writing style should be conversational, with short, clear sentences.
  • Article should use short paragraphs, subheadings, and bullet lists (when applicable) for readability.
  • There is no set minimum or maximum word count, but at least 300 words is recommended. Posts with 1,000-1,500 words tend to perform best.
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