Welcome to the National Ataxia Foundation

The National Ataxia Foundation would like to welcome you to its web site. The site is designed to provide information on ataxia to persons with ataxia, ataxia families, caregivers, the medical community, researchers, and others who are interested in ataxia. Please visit our newly redesigned online store and online contributions section secured by GeoTrust. Thank you for your support of the National Ataxia Foundation.

NEW - NAF Ataxia Research Studies Currently in Progress

The National Ataxia Foundation is pleased to announce that eight promising ataxia research studies from six different countries were awarded funding at the December 2008 NAF Board of Directors meeting. Also approved earlier in 2008 was an award to co-fund a clinical trial for various forms of SCA, which will begin in early 2009. These studies are in addition to two Kyle Bryant Translational Research awards that NAF co-funded and a Young Investigator award that was funded in 2008. All of these important research projects have been made possible through the generosity of NAF donors who contributed to the 2008 NAF Annual Ataxia Research Drive and those individuals and families who conducted fund raising events: More...

NAF Receives 4 Star Rating For 5th Consecutive Year

Charity Navigator in a recent letter to the National Ataxia Foundation stated, “We are proud to announce National Ataxia Foundation has earned our fifth consecutive 4-star rating for its ability to efficiently manage and grow its finances. Only 3% of the charities we’ve rated have received at least 5 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that National Ataxia Foundation consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way, and outperforms most charities in America. This “exceptional” designation from Charity Navigator differentiates National Ataxia Foundation from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust.”

Charity Navigator 4-Star Rating Announcement

Join us in Chicago for the 2010 NAF Annual Membership Meeting!

The Hyatt Regency O’Hare Hotel is pleased to provide facilities for the 2010 National Ataxia Foundation AMM. March 12-14, 2010. There are a limited number of ADA rooms available on a first-come, first serve basis in our group block. To reserve an ADA room at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Hotel you MUST contact the National Ataxia Foundation at 763-553-0020 or naf@ataxia.org. More...