Donald S. Wood, Ph.D of Muscular Dystrophy Association | accessiBe's Spotlight Sessions

Описание: Welcome to our Spotlight Sessions, a series dedicated to conversations with change-makers and people that have made an impact on the community of people with disabilities.

In this episode, we had the opportunity to speak with Donald S. Wood, Ph.D., President and CEO at Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), which is the #1 voluntary health organization in the United States for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. For over 70 years, MDA has led the way in accelerating research, advancing care, and advocating for the support of our families. MDA's mission is to empower the people we serve to live longer, more independent lives.

Donald shared thoughts on the following topics:
1. The early beginnings of MDA and how it evolved to the organization it is today.
2. His personal motivation and passion for getting involved in MDA.
3. The community of patients and physicians who are partnering to improve health outcomes.
4. Why independence is key for a person with neuromuscular disease.

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