WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY VOICE?
At first, you might feel some tightness when you speak. Maybe your words are slowly fading away, or your voice breaks on certain sounds. It takes more and more effort to get words out. You wonder, “What is wrong with my voice?” The National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association is here to help you find answers.
Hearing the sound of a voice just like yours can be a powerful experience.
Dot Sowerby honored as she retires from the Board
After more than three decades of visionary leadership and tireless advocacy, Dot Sowerby is stepping down from the Board of Directors of Dysphonia International.
Larry Kolasa Founding President’s Award
Congratulations to Charlie Womble on being honored with the Larry Kolasa Founding President’s Award!
2025 Dot Sowerby Pioneer Award
Congratulations to Bev Matthews, recipient of the 2025 Dot Sowerby Pioneer Award! Read more about her contributions!
2025 Midge Kovacs Award
Read more about Rose Famer, Leader of the Austin Dysphonia Support Group, who has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Midge Kovacs Awareness Award.
WHY I GIVE TO THE NSDA
“In 2010, I was asked by the NSDA to be involved with the Dystonia Advocacy Network. I went to Washington, DC, to present an award to the Congressman from my district. This was the best thing that ever happened to me. I had not done any public speaking since my symptoms of SD began, but now, here I was speaking to legislators about a topic so important to me. While there is no cure, research can help improve treatment options and help fund future research. It was the NSDA that has helped me improve my self-esteem and feel great again. Assuring that the NSDA can continue to help others is so important to me and that’s why I give.
CONNECT WITH OTHERS
I understand. Those two powerful words can bring relief, comfort, and affirmation to your experience. We can connect you with people who have walked in your shoes. Whether it is through NSDA Support Group, Area Contacts, on-line support, local meetings, or symposiums, know the challenges of living with a voice disorder.
