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Guest Author: Pinalben “Pinky” Patel My vision has never been 20/20. Okay, maybe it was up until my preteen years. This disease I have affects Read More…
Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) are standards for nonclinical research studies. These standards must be met before the research data can be accepted and reviewed by a regulatory agency. A nonclinical study involves experiments to determine the safety of a product. But not in people! Read More…
Written by Victoria Martinez Faces of Ataxia Research highlights scientists whose work is supported by grants from NAF. Each story shows how our donors are Read More…
The National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) led a survey of people with Ataxia and their families in January 2025. The goal of the survey was to get Read More…
When I had my tinnitus investigated in 2007, a balance disorder was discovered. I was put in touch with a neurologist who suspected something called Read More…
Finding Balance: My Journey to a Rare Diagnosis For years, I brushed off the dizziness, fatigue, and the way my feet sometimes seemed to have Read More…
My name is Jorge Alonso, I am 33 years old I was diagnosed with ataxia at 31 or 30, although I really felt the disease Read More…
Hello, I’m Abdulrahman – in the beginning I was shocked, but then I digested the news, my lifestyle and way of living really helped me Read More…
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…
CENTRAL TIME ZONE For people affected by Ataxia it can be hard to stay mobile when challenged with balance and other neurological issues. This is why Sacred Mountain Yoga is Read More…
Global (Hope for Ataxia) Support Group – 1 Session EASTERN TIME ZONE Support group meetings are a great way to socialize and learn with others who are affected by Ataxia. Read More…
Global Support Group (Hope for Ataxia) – 2nd Session EASTERN TIME ZONE Support group meetings are a great way to socialize and learn with others who are affected by Ataxia. Read More…
