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.

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Fiscal Information

Our commitment is to you...our community. As a nonprofit organization, we appreciate the support of every donor and provide this information to ensure that we are operating with transparency. The…

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Our History

A History of research, education, awareness and support In 1989, the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association was created through the passionate commitment of a small group of patient advocates and medical…

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Causes of Voice Conditions

Voice impairment has many causes Approximately 17.9 million people in the United States have dysphonia, or trouble using their voices, according to the National Institutes of Deafness and Communication Disorders. Dysphonia…

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Managing Stress

Stress management is key to avoiding increased symptoms when living with a voice condition Stress affects us all and can have many adverse side effects. For a person with a…

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