MDA of Iowa

We transform the lives of people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related neuromuscular diseases.

Every year, 35,000 kids and adults receive treatment at MDA's nationwide network of more than 150 MDA Care Centers, including 44 MDA ALS Care Centers. Here, we provide comprehensive, expert care from neuromuscular disease specialists in one place, at one time. MDA also provides annual occupational, physical, respiratory and speech therapy consultations. Each year, MDA hosts more than 3,800 children with muscular dystrophy and related diseases at our nearly 75 week-long Summer Camps. At no cost to their families, kids experience the best week of the year where barriers and limits don't exist. They enjoy activities like swimming, fishing, horsebackriding, crafts and much more while gaining self-confidence, life-long friendships and independence. Each child is paired with a trained volunteer, and medical volunteers are on-hand to assist with any needs that may arise during the week. It is a life-changing experience for kids and volunteers. MDA provides assistance with durable medical equipment to help individuals maintain their independence. We also offer ongoing public health education programs and assistance with flu vaccines. The MDA Transitions Program and Transitions Center are focused on empowering a new generation of young adults who — thanks to medical and technological advances — are living into adulthood.