This news section will help to keep you up to date on the latest research, new resources, upcoming events, and information about our community.
Register for Our Next Webinar | Oct. 4, 2023
Join us on October 4, 2023, at 6:30 PM ET for this Q&A session that will have the perspective of both a physician and speech-language pathologist, featuring Adam Rubin, MD and Juliana Codino, PhD, CCC-SLP, from Lakeshore Professional Voice Center in Michigan.
How will you Walk for Talk?
Join us October 12-15, 2023, for the 4th Annual Walk for Talk! Learn more about the event and get ideas on how you can be a part of it!
Larry Kolasa Founding President’s Award
The Larry Kolasa Founding President’s Award is presented to an individual whose leadership and service have contributed in so many ways and shaped the direction
What is Wrong with RFK, Jr.’s Voice?
The sound of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s voice has been in the news with his recent entry into the 2024 Presidential race. Learn more about the voice condition he has.
2023 Dot Sowerby Pioneer Award
The 2023 Dot Sowerby Pioneer Award is given to John Comer. This award is presented annually to recognize an individual who has made a significant positive impact on the voice community.
2023 Midge Kovacs Award
The 2023 Midge Kovacs Annual Awareness Award is given to Toni Gold and the Greater Los Angeles Dysphonia Support Group.
2022-23 Issue of “Our Voice”
Download the last issue of “Our Voice” for updates on research, the organization, and much more!
2023 World Voice Day | Your Voice Matters!
Every year on April 16, we have an opportunity to raise awareness about vocal disorders on World Voice Day. This year’s theme is YOUR VOICE MATTERS.
Join us for the 2023 Dysphonia International Symposium
Join us in-person for the 2023 Dysphonia International Symposium on April 29, 2023, in the Detroit area.
Reflections on the 3rd Annual Walk for Talk
We are celebrating our community with a special highlights video from the 3rd Annual Walk for Talk!
In Memoriam | Larry Kolasa
It is with great sorrow that we share that NSDA Founding President Larry Kolasa passed away. We honor his legacy and commitment to our community.
New Name, Same Mission
Read more about the on the transition of the name change for the organization from the National Spasmodic Dysphonia to Dysphonia International.
2022 Virtual Symposium Available to View
The 2022 Virtual Symposium took place on Saturday, April 29, 2022. The four sessions, are available for viewing. The theme of the program was: YOU BELONG.
2022 | World Voice Day
World Voice Day is celebrated every April 16th with the main goal of increasing public awareness throughout the world of the importance of the voice and impact of voice problems. The 2022 theme for World Voice Day is LIFT YOUR VOICE.
On-Line Research Study for People with Spasmodic Dysphonia
As part of a project of the Dystonia Coalition, researchers are currently collecting data from patients with spasmodic dysphonia (also known as laryngeal dystonia).
Reflections on the 2nd Annual Walk for Talk
The 2nd Annual Walk for Talk brought the NSDA community together to expand awareness and raise $122,663, all of which has been matched dollar-for-dollar to support the NSDA.
NSDA Research Travel Awards for 2021 Fall Voice Conference
Read more about the ten recipients of the NSDA Research Travel Award for the 2021 Fall Voice Conference.
Four New Research Grants Funded in 2021
Through the generous support of our community, NSDA has funded four new research grants in the last ten months, totaling almost $200,000!
New Song Written for the NSDA Community
Slide guitarist Wendy Jean Garrison and Memphis-based Grace Askew, an award-winning songwriter and performer, joined together to co-write “I Have a Voice,” a heartfelt song about SD.
2021 Walk for Talk
Join us for the 2021 Walk for Talk to benefit the NSDA held from October 7 to 11, 2021. You can participate no matter where you live!
Join us for the 2021 Virtual NSDA Symposium
The National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association invites you to attend the 2021 NSDA Virtual Symposium on Saturday, May 1. for the live panel discussions.
2021 World Voice Day
World Voice Day is celebrated every April 16th with the main goal of increasing public awareness throughout the world of the importance of the voice and impact of voice problems. The 2021 theme for World Voice Day is ONE WORLD | MANY VOICES.
How to Manage Your Career During these Uncertain Times
Managing your career has never been harder for most people. But it’s not impossible.
In Memoriam | Jimmie Rodgers
Singer Jimmie Rodgers passed away. He served as an NSDA Honorary Director and was the Keynote Speaker at 2005 NSDA Symposium. Jimmie had a string of hits in the 50s and 60s including, Honeycomb and Kisses Sweeter than Wine, until spasmodic dysphonia took his singing voice away.