NSDA: Events

National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association

"...In my experience of attending professional conferences, this symposium surpassed all in the quality of scientific, clinical, lay persons, parents, caregivers, and patients, interactive participation...The attendance and support of the highest quality of international professionals was very impressive...This kind of support and enthusiasm in the scientific, medical, and lay community will foster new treatments and plow the path toward a cure."

-- Richard M. Merson, Ph.D., 1999 Symposium in Victoria, BC

To help increase awareness and education about dystonia, the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association sponsors various programs throughout the year. This calendar of events is augmented by local area support group meetings and other events of interest to people with dystonia. Symposiums, in particular, offer a valuable combination of both education and fellowship.

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Event Name: Seattle SD Support Group
Date: 7/8/2008
Location: Seattle, Washington
This is our quarterly SD support group meeting that meets in Seattle.

Event Name: Dystonia Support & Advocacy Group of San Diego County
Date: 7/19/2008
Location: San Diego, California
Come & join us for an informal sharing & discussion get-together.

Event Name: The SD Support Group of Charlotte, NC
Date: 8/7/2008
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Our next meeting will take place on Thursday, 8/7/08, from 7 - 9 pm.

Event Name: Peninsula-South Bay Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group
Date: 8/16/2008
Location: Palo Alto, California
Dr. Todd Dray, Chief of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at the Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, will be our speaker at the regular summer meeting of the Peninsula/South Bay SD Support Group.

Event Name: North Texas Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group
Date: 8/23/2008
Location: Carrollton, Texas
Join us on Saturday, August 23, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. for our first official spasmodic dysphonia support group meeting.