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Website Accessibility Guide

At the Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA), we recognize that symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, visual motion sensitivity, and light sensitivity can make using websites challenging. That’s why we are committed to making vestibular.org as comfortable

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VeDA Goes Global: Championing Vestibular Advocacy with the PROVIDE Network

In a significant step forward for global vestibular advocacy, the Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) recently presented to a group of European doctoral students from the PROVIDE Network—an initiative designed to train the next generation of

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Training the Next Generation of Vestibular Researchers

Working Together for Better Care in Vestibular Disorders The PROVIDE (Patient-Centered Care for Vestibular Disorders) Doctoral Network is an exciting initiative funded by the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). Their mission is to improve

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Things I Learned at the VeDA Conference

Coping Strategies for Vestibular Problems I hope you were all able to attend Life Rebalanced Live, VeDA’s annual virtual conference (if not, you can still purchase the recordings). It was fantastic, as always, so full

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Activator Poles Now Available in the UK

Movement is Life VeDA’s partnership with Urban Poling in North America has focused on the unique Rehabilitation Poles – The Activator’s - which are used by many balance disorder sufferers, and recommended by vestibular physiotherapists.

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Understanding Oscillopsia and Its Connection to Fixational Eye Movements

What Is Oscillopsia? Oscillopsia is the perception of the environment, or your visual field, moving when it’s actually stationary. This symptom can feel like the world is shifting, bouncing, shimmering, or "jiggling," particularly when a

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Balance Awareness Week 2025 Report

Making Vestibular Visible The vestibular community came together September 15-21, 2024 for the 28th annual Balance Awareness Week (BAW), a global event to raise awareness about vertigo, dizziness, imbalance, and conditions caused by damage to

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Book Review: “Help! I’m Dizzy”

Book Review “Help! I’m Dizzy!” by Eric L. Slattery, MD There are a variety excellent medical texts for healthcare providers that explore the many aspects of vestibular medicine. However, Dr. Slattery has produced this excellent

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2024 Champion of Vestibular Medicine Award

The Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) announces the annual VeDA Champion of Vestibular Medicine Award initiative to increase awareness of vestibular disorders that affect the inner ear and brain. 2024 Lifetime Achievement award recipients include Robert

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VeDA Creates Industry Advisory Council

The Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) is excited to announce the formation of an Industry Advisory Council (IAC) to support vestibular patients around the world and help advocate for advancements in vestibular medicine. The VeDA IAC

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Bimodal Neuromodulation Devices for Tinnitus

Tinnitus (pronounced “TIN-uh-tus” or “tin-NY-tus”) is the perception of sound that does not have an external source.1 It can be perceived in one or both ears, or in the head. Studies indicate that 10-15% of

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In the News – June, 2024

Sound Pharmaceuticals Tests New Drug With Cochlear Implant Sound Pharmaceutical (SPI) is a company focusing on treatment for sensorineural hearing loss. SPI announced that it has received FDA approval to proceed with it’s Investigational New

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