Dedicated to the advancement of MDA's mission, the Association's advocacy efforts are committed to making life better for people with neuromuscular diseases. Through representation in matters of public policy and research advancement, nationally and internationally, we strive to be an effective voice for the hundreds of thousands of Americans served by MDA. We aim to encourage and facilitate active involvement of people with neuromuscular diseases in the community at large as well as in matters of public policy that are of specific concern to those with disabilities.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency working to defeat neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive services, and far-reaching professional and public health education.

MDA is the largest nongovernmental sponsor of neuromuscular disease research.

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