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According to the National Council on Independent Living, Centers for Independent Living (or CILs) are community-based, cross-disability, non-profit organizations that are designed and operated by Read More…

NAF Awarded a Record Number of Projects in 2024 18 Studies Funded Totaling $845k Funded! We had our most competitive year ever for Ataxia research Read More…

Have you ever wanted to volunteer as an Ataxia research participant? Have you been unsure about how to find out about ongoing research studies? Have Read More…

We’re thrilled to introduce some fresh faces joining our mission here at NAF! Meet our newest board member and the five staff who have joined Read More…

Ataxia is complex; the diverse symptoms it presents makes every individual’s experience uniquely challenging. As a person ages, determining whether changes are caused by Ataxia Read More…

Many people with Ataxia are interested in participating in clinical research, but are not sure where to start. It can be tricky to know where Read More…

Walk N’ Roll events bring together individuals, families, and communities to spread awareness and support NAF’s mission of accelerating treatments and improving the lives of Read More…

Our vision is clear: a world without Ataxia. Our mission guides the way that we pursue that vision: by accelerating the development of treatments and Read More…

The new year can be a time for reflection and anticipation. At NAF, it is especially true for a change to our Board of Directors Read More…
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