Today is International Ataxia Awareness Day. It takes place annually on 25^th September.

Ataxia is used to describe a number of neurological disorders which impact upon  co-ordination, balance and speech.  It is for example a very common symptom on Multiple Sclerosis.

It can be result from damage to a part of the brain called the cerebellum as well as other parts of the nervous system.

The symptoms of ataxia include:

• Problems with walking.
• Balancing difficulties.
• Difficulty in speaking.
• Harder to see properly.
• It can be hard to swallow. Also called Dysphagia.

To find out more about International Ataxia Awareness Day please check out  the International Ataxia Awareness Day page at http://www.ataxia.org/events/international-ataxia-awareness-day.aspx

We have produced an International Ataxia Awareness Day graphic below.  It would be great if you could share this today to help us raise awareness of Ataxia.