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"...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: Informal ‘Voice Support Group’
Date: 8/22/2008
Location: Green Valley, Arizona
An Informal ‘Voice Support Group’ is planned for Friday. Aug. 22

Event Name: North Texas Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group
Date: 8/23/2008
Location: Carrollton, Texas
Join us on Saturday, August 23, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. for our first official spasmodic dysphonia support group meeting.

Event Name: Pain Relief
Date: 9/6/2008
Location: Spokane, Washington
Since pain is often an unrelenting aspect of dystonia, this promises to be an important meeting.

Event Name: Omaha Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group
Date: 10/7/2008
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Join us on Tuesday, October 7, 7pm for our first official Spasmodic Dysphonia support group meeting.

Event Name: 2009 NSDA Annual Symposium
Date: 4/4/2009
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Join us in Charlotte, NC, for the annual NSDA Symposium.