mda see a world without limits for people living with neuromuscular diseases like muscular dystrophy mda empowers people living with neuromuscular diseases across the research mda funds global research to genetic medicine and neuromuscular are sowing the seeds of new hope and possibilities care mda provides access to top-tier empowering people living with neuromuscular disease to live stronger and on their own terms advocacy mda's advocacy work focuses on eliminating barriers and promoting congress to increase funding for neuromuscular disease research community engagement our community engagement programs foster connections and spark confidence and independence in thousands of lives each year