The Ataxia Community Comes Together in Orlando April 9–11, 2026 for the Annual Ataxia Conference! LEARN MORE
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Autores invitados: Sheng-Han Kuo MD, Chen-Ya Yang, MD, MPH, and Geraldine Yu, PT, DPTSoporte técnico: Tiffany Chen BS, Johns Hopkins UniversityTranslator: Roberto Cieza PhD Read More…
The following information was provided by the Social Security Administration. How do I apply for disability benefits? How long does it take to get a Read More…
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, Read More…
With Mother’s Day approaching, NAF would like to recognize all the amazing moms in the Ataxia community. Whether you are a mother navigating her own Read More…
Taking part in research is one way to help accelerate the development of treatments for ataxia. Some people like playing an active role in improving Read More…
Each year on the final night of the Annual Ataxia Conference we honor members of the Ataxia community for truly standing out in the field Read More…
NAF to Award $735,000 in Ataxia research grants in 2023 There was a robust pool of applicants for NAF research grants in 2023. It demonstrates Read More…
Mike De Rosa, a 23-year Green Beret Special Forces Veteran, is set to hike Mount Kilimanjaro in October to raise awareness for Ataxia. Mike, a North Read More…
The FDA recently the FDA announced approval for SKYCLARYS (omaveloxolone) for the treatment of Friedreich’s Ataxia. This is the first and only FDA-approved prescription medicine for Friedreich’s Read More…
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MIRACLE OF LIFE While it’s true that man’s worst enemy Read More…
As a 28-year veteran special education teacher at Vandercook Lake Read More…
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