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National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)

@rarediseases

National Organization for Rare Disorders (#NORD) is the voice of the U.S. #RareDisease community for 40+ years strong. Official U.S. sponsor of #RareDiseaseDay.

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Which NORD event is right for you? #NORD is hosting 3 major events in 2025 to bring patients, advocates, researchers, and other #RareDisease leaders together to advance rare progress. Join us: 🔬 June 2–3: NORD® Rare Disease Scientific Symposium in D.C. - for researchers and

Which NORD event is right for you? #NORD is hosting 3 major events in 2025 to bring patients, advocates, researchers, and other #RareDisease leaders together to advance rare progress. Join us:

🔬 June 2–3: NORD® Rare Disease Scientific Symposium in D.C. - for researchers and
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In just a few minutes, you can join the fight to #ProtectMedicaid, a program that provides life-saving health care coverage and services to those who need it most, including millions of kids and adults living with #RareDiseases. Families like Jen and Ryan, who count on #Medicaid

In just a few minutes, you can join the fight to #ProtectMedicaid, a program that provides life-saving health care coverage and services to those who need it most, including millions of kids and adults living with #RareDiseases.

Families like Jen and Ryan, who count on #Medicaid
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Speech pathologist Vanessa Abraham thought it was the flu—until she collapsed, unable to breathe or speak. A rare #GuillainBarré variant stole her voice and put her in the #ICU. Now, she's working to gain it back and support others going through similar experiences.

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Listen to a SRNA "Ask the Expert" podcast on #vaccines and #immunosuppression in the context of having a rare neuroimmune disorder. You can listen and find the transcript here: srna.ngo/vax-immune #TransverseMyelitis #ADEM #MOGAD #AFM #NMOSD #Encephalomyelitis

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#RareDisease #ClinicalTrials can be challenging due to small patient populations, but breakthroughs are happening every day! Learn from experts who've done it successfully at the inaugural #NORD Rare Disease Scientific Symposium: bit.ly/4hV0X7A Learn more at

#RareDisease #ClinicalTrials can be challenging due to small patient populations, but breakthroughs are happening every day! Learn from experts who've done it successfully at the inaugural #NORD Rare Disease Scientific Symposium: bit.ly/4hV0X7A 

Learn more at
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Our #NORD Patient Assistance Program for #NF1 offers financial support for eligible individuals living with #Neurofibromatosis Type 1 to cover premiums and copays tied to treatment for this disorder. If you're on your NF1 journey, apply for assistance here:

Our #NORD Patient Assistance Program for #NF1 offers financial support for eligible individuals living with #Neurofibromatosis Type 1 to cover premiums and copays tied to treatment for this disorder. 

If you're on your NF1 journey, apply for assistance here:
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There's a shortage of #geneticists right now, and with gene therapies on the horizon, they're more necessary than ever. That's why we're congratulating Madi McCune, who presented at last year's #NORDSummit, on her #graduation and admission to the MGH Institute at MassGeneral News

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#Maine advocates, equip yourself to make a difference! NORD is hosting an advocacy workshop near you on Friday, June 6 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in South Portland. ZERO experience needed to participate. RSVP: surveymonkey.com/r/5Z5L5FY #NORD staff will provide: - Education on

#Maine advocates, equip yourself to make a difference! NORD is hosting an advocacy workshop near you on Friday, June 6 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in South Portland. ZERO experience needed to participate. RSVP: surveymonkey.com/r/5Z5L5FY

#NORD staff will provide: 
- Education on
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“Rare does not mean less. It means extraordinary challenges that require extraordinary love and commitment.” - Fairren, a #RareMomOnAMission for her 10-year-old daughter Kamiah. This #MothersDay, we celebrate Fairren and all #RareDisease mothers and grandmothers who fight for a

“Rare does not mean less. It means extraordinary challenges that require extraordinary love and commitment.” - Fairren, a #RareMomOnAMission for her 10-year-old daughter Kamiah. 

This #MothersDay, we celebrate Fairren and all #RareDisease mothers and grandmothers who fight for a
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One week away! Join us at the ASGCT Annual Meeting in New Orleans, May 13–17, and dive into the latest in #GeneTherapy and #CellTherapy. Patients, caregivers, and #RareDisease advocates can attend FREE—with access to 2,000+ presentations, including #NORD's workshop about

One week away! Join us at the <a href="/ASGCTherapy/">ASGCT</a> Annual Meeting in New Orleans, May 13–17, and dive into the latest in #GeneTherapy and #CellTherapy. Patients, caregivers, and #RareDisease advocates can attend FREE—with access to 2,000+ presentations, including #NORD's workshop about
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“Wondering who will be there to support and love your child when you no longer can puts a weight on your heart that never goes away.” - Susan, a #RareMomOnAMission For 40 years, Susan has supported her children, Warren who has a #RareDisorder and Emily who has #autism, as well

“Wondering who will be there to support and love your child when you no longer can puts a weight on your heart that never goes away.” - Susan, a #RareMomOnAMission 

For 40 years, Susan has supported her children, Warren who has a #RareDisorder and Emily who has #autism, as well
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Dr. Cristina Sadowsky of the Kennedy Krieger Institute, part of the NORD #RareDisease Center of Excellence with Johns Hopkins Medicine, joined SRNA for a "Community Meets Clinic" podcast to discuss her journey as a physician and the #SpinalCord rehab program at KKI. Listen here:

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National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) launched their #Narcolepsy Patient Assistance Program, which offers eligible individuals financial support to pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs that are directly related to the care & treatment of this diagnosis Learn more & apply: rarediseases.org/patient-assist…

<a href="/RareDiseases/">National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)</a> launched their #Narcolepsy Patient Assistance Program, which offers eligible individuals financial support to pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs that are directly related to the care &amp; treatment of this diagnosis

Learn more &amp; apply: rarediseases.org/patient-assist…
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Reminder! Join #NORD's virtual advocacy training this Tuesday, May 13 at 12 p.m. ET to learn how to help us advocate for #Medicaid, a vital program for millions in the #RareDisease community: bit.ly/3GsM6nV #ProtectMedicaid #RareDiseases #HealthInsurance

Reminder! Join #NORD's virtual advocacy training this Tuesday, May 13 at 12 p.m. ET to learn how to help us advocate for #Medicaid, a vital program for millions in the #RareDisease community: bit.ly/3GsM6nV

#ProtectMedicaid #RareDiseases #HealthInsurance
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How can more precise diagnostic data improve #RareDisease patient care and accelerate treatment research? Join #NORD CEO Pamela Gavin, @imohealth and UNC School of Medicine for a webinar on how precision data is reshaping outcomes for rare disease communities on May 14 at 1 p.m. CT. RSVP:

How can more precise diagnostic data improve #RareDisease patient care and accelerate treatment research?

Join #NORD CEO Pamela Gavin, @imohealth and <a href="/UNC_SOM/">UNC School of Medicine</a> for a webinar on how precision data is reshaping outcomes for rare disease communities on May 14 at 1 p.m. CT. RSVP:
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“Try not to compare your children to anyone else, as they’ll each write their own story.” Meet Tara, a #RareMomOnAMission for her 3-year-old son, Dylan, who lives with a rare chromosomal disorder. Her mission is to advocate for him and pursue answers, even when they haven't yet

“Try not to compare your children to anyone else, as they’ll each write their own story.” 

Meet Tara, a #RareMomOnAMission for her 3-year-old son, Dylan, who lives with a rare chromosomal disorder. Her mission is to advocate for him and pursue answers, even when they haven't yet
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“Just because we carry it well doesn’t mean it’s not heavy.” Adrienne, a #RareMomOnAMission with four young children, including one with a rare condition, reminds us that #caregiving takes self-care. “We get the strength to take care of our family when we take care of

“Just because we carry it well doesn’t mean it’s not heavy.” 

Adrienne, a #RareMomOnAMission with four young children, including one with a rare condition, reminds us that #caregiving takes self-care.  

“We get the strength to take care of our family when we take care of
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“Rare moms should run the world," says #RareMom Gillian, mother to 7-year-old Penelope who has a #RareDisorder. We don't disagree! This #MothersDay, let's honor #RareMoms like Gillian who lead with strength, love, and relentless advocacy for their kids. By building networks of

“Rare moms should run the world," says #RareMom Gillian, mother to 7-year-old Penelope who has a #RareDisorder. We don't disagree!

This #MothersDay, let's honor #RareMoms like Gillian who lead with strength, love, and relentless advocacy for their kids. By building networks of
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Kristan is a #RareMomOnAMission. Her son Kylan, 7, lives with a #RareDisease. “My mission is to live in a world where our children are considered in its structure,” she says. Many kids like Kylan rely on #Medicaid, a program whose funding is in jeopardy. This #MothersDay, urge

Kristan is a #RareMomOnAMission. Her son Kylan, 7, lives with a #RareDisease. “My mission is to live in a world where our children are considered in its structure,” she says.

Many kids like Kylan rely on #Medicaid, a program whose funding is in jeopardy. This #MothersDay, urge
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An #undiagnosed disorder runs in Christine's family. After losing her father, she went on a quest for answers about the symptoms both she and her young daughter experience. Her rock along the way was her mom, who stepped in as a caregiver for the two of them. Recently,