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Step into the world of Mary Hogan, where genealogy goes far beyond a mere hobby and leads to learning about a pervasive genetic disorder called Read More…

Thank you for submitting your comments for the FDA! NAF gathered feedback from the Ataxia community to submit to the FDA. We’re concerned with the Read More…

Thank you for submitting your comments for the FDA! Troriluzole, an experimental drug being developed by Biohaven, completed Phase 3 clinical trials last year. While the Read More…

Author: Mark Hazlin, NAF Board Member In 2021, as I logged into the virtual platform for the National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) Hill Day for the Read More…

Family planning when faced with a hereditary disease can create difficult decisions. Read about one woman’s remarkable journey of courage, hope, and determination in the face Read More…

NAF is hiring a full time Accountant. This person will be responsible for for all core accounting functions including: A/P and A/R, payroll, maintaining the Read More…

Author: Sherry McLaughlin, NAF Support Group Leader What do you do when you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a Rare Disease? You Read More…

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…
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http://youtu.be/sYccDzT25eY?si=f6GkonkY4FvsyFHy The video above is from Maitreyi’s personal YouTube channel, Read More…
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