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National Youth Alliance
When children are not sure what’s happening to their family because of HD, and not given answers to what they see or an avenue to discuss it, they may create erroneous explanations on their own. Learn...
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About NYA
About NYA
Our Mission
HDSA’s National Youth Alliance (NYA) motivates youth to get involved in their local HDSA Chapters, Affiliates, and Support Groups in efforts through education, fundraising, advoc...
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NYA Board
NYA Board
NYA Board
The NYA was originally advised by Jean Miller and Dave & Susie Hodgson, along with the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. Today the NYA is run by volunteer members who...
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History of the NYA
History of the NYA
History of the NYA
The HDSA’s National Youth Alliance (NYA), is a program for children, teens and young adults ages 9-29. The inspiration behind
the NYA sprouted in 2000...
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HDSA Youth Social Workers
HDSA Youth Social Workers
HDSA Youth Social Workers
EMILY ZIVIN, LCSW, MPA
Emily Zivin, LCSW, MPA earned her Masters in Social Work at Columbia University and a Masters Degree in Public Administra...
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How Can Youth Get Involved in HD Research?
There are numerous opportunities for young people to engage in HD research--from online surveys that can be completed at home to observational studies that contribute to our scientific understanding o...