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An estimated 150,000 people in the United States are affected by hereditary and sporadic ataxias, a group of neurological disorders which are chronic and progressive conditions affecting coordination. They strike without regard to age, gender, or race.
Are you an ataxian [or a friend or family member of someone with ataxia] who desires validation, personal support, and information?
Articles and Pictures of Local Members
CHESAPEAKE CHAPTER-NAF SUGGESTED M.D.'s FOR LOCAL REGIONS
Assistive Technology Information (MD, VA, DC areas)
References to Ataxia, Medical, Genetics and Coping Links
Self-Help Sources of Information
Wheelchairnet
Cooperative Ataxia Group - CAG
Ataxia Classifications - reference
National Rehabilitation Information Center - NARIC
Assistive Technology Information - ABLEDATA
InterNAF - computer support list
FAPG - Friedreich's Ataxia parents support list
Aparenting List - join the Parenting with Ataxia List
Familial Spastic Paraparesis (or Paraplegia) (FSP) (also HSP)
FARA - Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance
Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis (or Paraplegia) (HSP) (also FSP)
Ataxia Related Links
Carl J. Lauter, President, CC-NAF
Tim Daly, Co-leader, Howard County Ataxia Support Group
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