Mission Statement:

"To broaden awareness about Ataxia among the medical community and the general public; and to provide support for those whose lives have been affected by Ataxia."

Research & News:

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'They accused me of being drunk' : A stranger put her hands on James Downie's car and begged him not to drive. She wrongly thought his slurred speech and unsteady gait were the result of excess alcohol. "She said 'you can't drive in that condition'," said James. "I showed her my disabled badge and said 'what? My disabled condition?' and she felt very bad about it." James, 29, has a progressive neurological condition called ataxia. [Click here for more in the News section]

Calendar:

Monday February 22, 2010 - speaker for February 22nd meeting will be Occupational Therapist (from Holy Family Hospital, Vancouver, BC) Jeanne Harborne

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