LEAD PROGRAM

ABOUT THE NSDA VIRTUAL LEAD PROGRAM The NSDA virtual LEAD (leadership, education, awareness, and development) Program is for all NSDA Support Network Leaders. These 75-minute leadership mini-courses are interactive and…

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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.

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Linda Thompson Kenis

Linda Thompson Kenis’ voice is a British national treasure. She and her first husband, Richard Thompson, are folk-rock icons who launched their careers in the early 1970s. Kenis achieved international fame – as part of the duo, as a solo performer, and as a songwriter. Unfortunately, Linda developed spasmodic dysphonia at a young age.

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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.

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Stocks and Securities

IRAs distributions and stocks…a great way to give to Dysphonia International If you are like most people, you may not use all of your retirement assets during your lifetime. Because…

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Resiliency

Life is all about change both large and small spanning small and large time segments. It is the one constant in life yet many of us treat the change like a shock or surprise when change happens. Resiliency and adapting are two survival skills we all need to master.

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