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Our Vision:

A World Without Ataxia.

Ensuring no one experiences Ataxia alone, until no one experiences Ataxia, period.

Our Mission

To accelerate the development of treatments and a cure while working to improve the lives of those living with Ataxia.

Bill Nye: The Ataxia Advocate Guy

We’re honored to have worked with Bill Nye the Science Guy to launch the largest Ataxia awareness campaign to-date!

In the series of videos, Bill Nye opens up about his personal connection to Ataxia. He lost his father to Ataxia and has many family members who are affected, including his sister and brother. He teaches people about Ataxia in his classic “science guy” style with simple information and light humor.

Check out all his videos at www.ataxia.org/BillNye.

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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…

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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…

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Marybeth Barker

Shortly after returning from a once in a lifetime vacation to Turkey in 2010, at age 58, I began to experience odd neurological symptoms and Read More…

Neyveth Duarte

My name is Neyveth Duarte and my dad was officially diagnosed with Ataxia earlier this year. My dad is my hero and he is going Read More…

Adam Nelson

I grew up in a small & rural town of about 3,500 people in central Minnesota. I was raised in a blue-collar middle class home, Read More…

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EVENTS

Jun 03, 2025 02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
55+ (Just Us Ataxians) Support Group Meeting

EASTERN TIME ZONE Support group meetings are a great way to socialize and learn with others who are affected by Ataxia. We welcome you to join us! The discussion is Read More…

Jun 04, 2025 06:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Under 30 with Ataxia Support Group Meeting

CENTRAL TIME ZONE   Support group meetings are a great way to socialize and learn with others who are affected by Ataxia. We welcome you to join us! The discussion Read More…

Jun 05, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
What Does That Mean? A Crash Course in Ataxia Diagnosis Lingo

CENTRAL TIME ZONE Have you ever had questions about the terms used to describe different types of ataxia? Are you confused about what kind of ataxia you have based on Read More…

Jun 05, 2025 05:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Coffee Chat for Parents

CENTRAL TIME ZONE Navigating the challenges of parenting children with Ataxia can often feel isolating, but you’re not alone. We are thrilled to offer this series of monthly virtual Coffee Read More…

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