"...In my experience of attending professional conferences, this symposium surpassed all in the quality of scientific, clinical, lay persons, parents, caregivers, and patients, interactive participation...The attendance and support of the highest quality of international professionals was very impressive...This kind of support and enthusiasm in the scientific, medical, and lay community will foster new treatments and plow the path toward a cure."
-- Richard M. Merson, Ph.D., 1999 Symposium in Victoria, BC
To help increase awareness and education about dystonia, the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association sponsors various programs throughout the year. This calendar of events is augmented by local area support group meetings and other events of interest to people with dystonia. Symposiums, in particular, offer a valuable combination of both education and fellowship.
To find out more about an event, click on the event name.
Event Name: Nashville Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group Meeting
Date: 9/11/2010
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Join us for the next meeting of the Nashville Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group.
Event Name: Dallas, TX Support Group Meeting
Date: 9/11/2010
Location: Dallas, Texas
Greater Dallas Dystojnia/Dysphonia Support Group Meeting
Event Name: Tampa Bay SD Support Group
Date: 9/11/2010
Location: Tampa, Florida
Join us for the next meeting of the Tampa Bay SD Support Group.
Event Name: Greater Chester/Montgomery County SD Support Group
Date: 9/11/2010
Location: Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Join us for the next meeting of the Greater Chester/Montgomery County SD Support Group.
Event Name: DC Metro SD Support Group Meeting
Date: 9/15/2010
Location: Washington, DC, DC
Join us for the next meeting of the DC Metro SD Support Group.
Event Name: Jacksonville, FL Support Group Meeting
Date: 9/25/2010
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville FL to hold its first SD Support Group meeting
Event Name: Atlanta SD Support Group
Date: 9/25/2010
Location: Atlanta, International
Join us for the next meeting of the Atlanta Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group.
Event Name: Altoona SD Support Group
Date: 9/26/2010
Location: altoona, Pennsylvania
Annual Altoona SD support group picnic.
Event Name: Philadelphia Area Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group
Date: 9/29/2010
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Area SD Support Meeting, Wednesday, September 29 at 4:00pm at 25 S. 9th St. (Jefferson Univ. Hospital Outpatient Rehab. Building). Guest speaker will be Dr. Joseph Spiegel, Otolaryngologist, from Jefferson University Hospital.
Event Name: The SD Support Group of Charlotte, NC
Date: 10/7/2010
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Please join us for our next bi-monthly meeting on Thursday, 10/7/10, from 7 - 9 pm.
Event Name: Eastern Regional Symposium
Date: 10/9/2010
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
The National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association is dedicated to providing support and education for those living with spasmodic dysphonia and we are pleased to announce the Eastern Regional Symposium. The meeting will bring together local expert faculty to discuss the latest information on spasmodic dysphonia. In addition, it will provide an opportunity for people with SD to network and learn from one another.
Event Name: Nashville Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group Meeting
Date: 10/9/2010
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Join us for the next meeting of the Nashville Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group.
Event Name: Chicagoland Area SD Support Group
Date: 10/10/2010
Location: Downers Grove, Illinois
Join us for the next meeting of the Chicagoland Area SD Support Group.
Event Name: Austin SD Support Group Meeting
Date: 10/16/2010
Location: Austin, Texas
Join us for the next meeting of the Austin SD Support Group.
Event Name: San Francisco/North Bay SD Support Group
Date: 10/17/2010
Location: Belvedere, California
Join us for the next meeting of the San Francisco/North Bay SD Support Group.
Event Name: Boston Area SD Support Group
Date: 10/17/2010
Location: Burlington, Massachusetts
Join us for the next meeting of the Boston Area SD Support Group .
Event Name: Spasmodic Dysphonia of Connecticut Support Group Meeting
Date: 11/7/2010
Location: Farmington, Connecticut
Join us for the next meeting of the Spasmodic Dysphonia of Connecticut Support Group.
Event Name: Nashville Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group
Date: 11/13/2010
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Join us for the next meeting of the Nashville Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group.
Event Name: DC Metro SD Support Group Meeting
Date: 12/8/2010
Location: Washington, DC, DC
Join us for the DC Metro SD Support Group Meeting.
Event Name: Nashville Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group Meeting
Date: 12/11/2010
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Join us for the next meeting of the Nashville Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group.
