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.
Fear and Voice Disorders
I was attending a support group meeting that included a woman and her significant other. He told us a story with great remorse and I believe
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
“Celebrating Our Voice” Book is now available
We are very excited to announce the availability of our new book, “Celebrating Our Voice” a collection of essays, poems and artwork from the NSDA community.
Public speaking with a voice disorder
Most people hate the idea of public speaking. Being in front of a group of people can be scary, but when you add a voice
Why I Love of Public Speaking by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran
Dorothy changed her strategies once she started having SD symptoms and the need to consider public speaking a skill that you should learn and practice