An estimated 150,000 people in the United States are affected by hereditary and sporadic ataxias, a group of neurological disorders which are chronic and progressive conditions affecting coordination. They strike without regard to age, gender, or race.

Are you an ataxian [or a friend or family member of someone with ataxia] who desires validation, personal support, and information?

Articles and Pictures of Local Members

History & invitation

The Law & Rules for Genetically Handicapped Persons Program (GHPP)

ACARM 2003 doctors presentations

September 2006 meeting photos

 

Directions

Directions to Support Group Meeting

Special Events

Helen Torres-Founder

Honoring Helen Torres

Dr. Traci Powell

Support Group Events

We meet quarterly at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Lafayette, California

Support Group Meeting April 11, 2009

Schedule of Support Group Meetings for 2009

Ataxia Related Links

Western States Ataxia Neurologists

Cooperative Ataxia Group - CAG

Ataxia Classifications - reference

International Network of Ataxia Friends - a world-wide email-based group of people affected by ataxia.

Wheelchairnet

FAPG - Friedreich's Ataxia parents support list

Aparenting List - join the Parenting with Ataxia List