About Us

Our mission is to empower people living with neuromuscular diseases to live longer, more independent lives.

Recent Statements

July 3, 2025
Congress Finalizes Historic Cuts to Care; MDA Pledges to Defend Community

July 1, 2025
Senate Passes Deeper Cuts to Care; MDA Urges House to Reject Bill

May 22, 2025
House Passes Cuts to Care; MDA Urges Senate to Reject House Bill that Reduces Coverage

May 14, 2025
Proposed Medicaid and Health Coverage Cuts Raise Substantial Concern for the Neuromuscular Community

Apr 3, 2025
Muscular Dystrophy Association's Statement on HHS Restructuring

Mar 18, 2025
Statement from the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Sarepta Therapeutics’ Safety Update on ELEVIDYS

Mar 13, 2025
MDA Condemns Dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, Voices Risk of Harm to Students with Disabilities

Feb 10, 2025
MDA Condemns NIH Funding Cuts on Indirect Costs, Calls for Immediate Reversal

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