Kennedy's Disease Association

A Public Benefit, Non-Profit Organization

"Every few days a baby boy is born with this DNA defect"

Our Focus Remains on Research, Education and Support

The Kennedy’s Disease Association has worked to educate others about this lesser-known disease and to support clinical research efforts. We distributed information to more than 10,000 neurologists to help them recognize clinical signs and symptoms of Kennedy’s Disease.

Will my child be born with this DNA defect?

It takes an enormous amount of money to fund research…more than any of us can afford alone, but together, we are capable of great accomplishments. We are searching for available foundation grants, but the process is lengthy. We need researchers to continue their work, and it is only the KDA that makes funding this disease a priority.

Kennedy’s Disease Knows No Boundaries...

It is passed on from generation to generation in families worldwide. Males generally inherit the disease symptoms and females are the carriers. The defect is in the ‘X’ Chromosome that makes testosterone almost a poison to his body.

What is Kennedy's Disease?

Kennedy’s Disease (spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy) is an adult-onset “X” linked inherited disease with symptoms usually beginning to appear between the ages of 30 and 50. However, onset has also been reported as early as in the teens and as late as the 60s.

2012 KDA Conference and Educational Symposium

The 2012 KDA Conference &

Educational Symposium

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The 2012 KDA Conference was held at Harrah's New Orleans Hotel and Casino, 228 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 on October, 10th, 11th, and 12th.

Hotel Information

Harrah's New Orleans

228 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

The AAA Four Diamond Award-Winning Harrah's Hotel is located in the heart of the world's most exhilarating city. This 26-story marvel, with 450 oversized luxurious rooms and suites, provides an unparalleled escape. Rooms feature deluxe beds, high-definition flat screen televisions and wireless Internet. Enjoy spectacular views of the Mississippi River and New Orleans skyline. Located just steps from the French Quarter and Convention Center and a few blocks from the Superdome, there is no better place to stay in New Orleans than Harrah's New Orleans luxury hotel.

Conference Information

We had 33 associates and 22 Doctors and Researchers in attendance.
Here are some of the photos taken at the Conference.
Here are some of the video presentations.
Conference Handhout Material

2012 Conference Packet - PDF

2012 Conference Packet - DOC

Look for more Conference information in the 2012 Fall Newsletter.

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