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Guest Author: Dr. Pravin Khemani Swedish Neuroscience Institute; NAF Medical and Research Advisory Board Member Hi folks! Social distancing is not social disengagement, so please Read More…
We’re excited to announce that NAF will award $940,000 in Ataxia research grants this year! NAF’s Board of Directors approved funding for 25 Ataxia research grants in Read More…
NAF staff will be working remotely until further notice, doing our small part in slowing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. What this means is Read More…
Author: Andrew Rosen, Executive Director Hello Ataxia Community: As I sit at my desk on this Friday afternoon, I am amazed that it was less Read More…
We regrettably announce that the 2020 Annual Ataxia Conference has been cancelled due to evolving concerns over the fast moving situation with coronavirus COVID-19. We Read More…
Last year, Mike De Rosa Sr. and Ed Brand started the Joint Mission Bataan to Cure Ataxia (JMB). They marched more than 26 miles through the desert to Read More…
Guest Author: Rachel Gaffney, Outreach Specialist at Disability Benefits Help If you have Ataxia, you may experience a variety of challenges. Ataxia can be disabling, and if Read More…
Author: Linda Snider Sidwell, MD, NAF Board Member and Support Group Leader The 2020 Annual Ataxia Conference in Denver, Colorado is going to be a world class Read More…
It can be hard to connect with other people who have Ataxia. NAF has a number of support groups around the country to help you Read More…
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