"...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.
To find out more about an event, click on the event name.
Event Name: Pain Relief
Date: 9/6/2008
Location: Spokane, Washington
Since pain is often an unrelenting aspect of dystonia, this promises to be an important meeting.
Event Name: Washington DC. Spasmodic
Date: 9/10/2008
Location: Washington, DC., International
Please Join Us And Treat Yourself.
DATE: Wednesday, Septemer 10
TIME: 6pm. Coffee/Tea 6:20 Session Begins
PLACE: GWU Medical Center Ross Hall 643A
Event Name: Dystonia Support & Advocacy Group of San Diego County
Date: 9/27/2008
Location: San Diego, California
Dr. Neal Hermanowicz, Director of the Movement Disorder Program at UC Irvine will present on "Topics in Dystonia" and answer your questions.
Event Name: The Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group of Charlotte, NC
Date: 10/2/2008
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Our next bi-monthly meeting will occur on Thursday, 10/2/08, from 7 - 9 pm.
Event Name: Omaha Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group
Date: 10/7/2008
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Join us on Tuesday, October 7, 7pm for our first official Spasmodic Dysphonia support group meeting.
Event Name: Support Group Meeting
Date: 10/14/2008
Location: Seattle, Washington
This is Seattle's regular quarterly support group meeting.
Event Name: 2009 NSDA Annual Symposium
Date: 4/4/2009
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Join us in Charlotte, NC, for the annual NSDA Symposium.
