The NSDA was established out of a desire to help people cope with those challenging voice disorders. This news section is committed to providing research updates, resources and stories to help our Community.
NSDA Awareness Face Masks
Having a voice disorder can be challenging, but having to wear a mask can make it even harder with the additional effort to project your voice. With these awareness masks, you can let people know that you have a voice disorder without having to say a word.
2020 NSDA Virtual Symposium
The 2020 NSDA Virtual Symposium will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2020, with a combination of live and pre-recorded presentations. This conference was originally scheduled to take place in the Detroit area, but it was canceled due to the situation with the COVID19 pandemic.
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 2020 theme for World Voice Day is “FOCUS ON YOUR VOICE.”
NSDA Virtual Support Sessions
During this time of social distancing, the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association is hosting virtual support sessions to share experiences about living with spasmodic dysphonia and related voice conditions.
NSDA Webinars
The NSDA is launching a new series of webinars in response to the COVID-19 situation with different guest speakers. Join us on Tuesday afternoons at 2 pm CT and on Thursdays at 5 pm CT.
Add Telepractice To Your NSDA Healthcare Listing
If you are now offering appointments via telepractice to your voice patients, we encourage you to add that information to your profile on the NSDA Healthcare Directory.
COVID-19 Information
We know these are uncertain times with the pandemic of COVID-19 that is impacting all aspects of our daily lives. We put together some current information along with some resources that might be helpful.
Learn Something New
Don’t get caught in a rut while you’re at home because of restrictions from the COVID-19 situation. Check out these FREE activities and learn something new from the comfort of your home!
Speech Technology is on the Road to Becoming More Accessible in the Future
Google recently launched a new research project to improve voice recognition software for people with disorders that impact speech. They recognize that voice enablement technology
2020 NSDA Symposium Canceled
Our commitment is to the health, safety and well-being of our community. Therefore, the NSDA Board has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 NSDA Symposium.
Be Part of a Virtual Advocacy Day | March 25
You don’t have to travel to Washington DC to help make a difference! Become an advocate for people affected by different forms of dystonia, including spasmodic dysphonia, by joining us for a virtual advocacy day on March 25.
Evaluating Text-to-Voice Apps
Where is your voice when you need it? t could be as close as your phone. Help evaluate text-to-voice apps for people with voice disorders.
NSDA 110 Challenge
Angels that have impacted the NSDA over the past 30 years To my great friends in the NSDA Community, As many of you know, I
New Honorary Board Member
John Edwardson joins the NSDA Honorary Board We want to welcome John Edwardson as the newest member of the NSDA Honorary Board. Mr. Edwardson, a
Jane Gordon joins Board
Jane Gordon joins the NSDA Board, effective April, 2019. Jane is committed to a better understanding of the epidemiology of SD so that there are better standardsin diagnosis and outcomes.
Second survey in assistive-device research study
Meredith Moore sends out second survey in assistive-device research study My name is Meredith Moore. I’m a computer science Ph.D. student in the School of
Hartline and Reavis meet
Shane Hartline, Writer and Director of the Cookie movie, and NSDA President, Charlie Reavis meet.
Resilience and adapting to change
Resiliency and adapting are two survival skills we all need to master. Our inability to adapt can also be the fuel of self-ridicule. Learn how to adapt.
“Celebrating our voice” winners
To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the NSDA, we held a contest asking the community to share their SD essays, poems and artwork. These are the winners in the Celebrating Our Voice” Contest.
Stephie Mendel Retires
NSDA Board member Stephie Mendel announced her retirement from the Board after 16 years of service. She continues to be dedicated to the NSDA community and those living with spasmodic dysphonia.
New Member of the Scientific Advisory Board
Dr. Barkmeier-Kraemer has had an interest in spasmodic dysphonia for many years. However, she is an exciting addition to the NSDA Scientific Advisory Board because of her work with vocal tremor patients. We asked Dr. Barkmeier-Kraemer why she decided to join the NSDA Scientific Advisory Board.
Pilot study on Deep Brain Stimulation
Finding new treatments for spasmodic dysphonia is a key initiative for the NSDA. Last year, the NSDA funded a grant to support a pilot study