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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Dennis Kaszeta joins NSDA Board

We are excited to welcome Dennis Kaszeta to the NSDA Board of Directors. He helped to rejuvenate the Detroit Area Support Group and the group was recently awarded the NSDA’s 2020 Midge Kovacs Awareness Award.

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Our Voice 2020

2020 Issue of "Our Voice" Our Voice is the newsletter of the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association that is published annually. This issue was published in October 2020. The theme of…

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World Voice Day 2020

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.”

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World Voice Day 2020

World Voice Day 2020 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…

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Bilateral Vocal Fold Medialization

A possible surgical treatment for abductor spasmodic dysphonia Traditional treatment for abductor spasmodic dysphonia—botulinum toxin injection into the posterior cricoarytenoid muscle—can be both technically challenging and uncomfortable. Due to the…

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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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