KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ataxia is a degenerative disease of the nervous system. Symptoms include slurred speech, stumbling, falling and a lack of coordination.
Dr. Theresa Zesiewicz explains what the National Ataxia Foundation is doing to fund research.
NAF has launched a petition on Change.org, asking the FDA to prioritize treatment options for rare diseases including Spinocerebellar Ataxia.