Your Support in Action: Advancing Vestibular Care
The generosity of VeDA’s volunteers and donors is hard at work building a world where vestibular disorders are better understood, diagnosed, and treated.
Every day, people living with vestibular disorders face challenges finding answers, accessing appropriate care, and managing symptoms that affect nearly every aspect of their lives. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the dedication of our volunteers, and the expertise of our healthcare and research partners, VeDA is working to change that. From connecting patients with qualified providers to advancing research and expanding access to trusted information, we’re making progress toward a better future for the vestibular community.
Here’s what we’re accomplishing together, and why it matters.
Your Community Impact
Helping Patients Find Better Care
Making It Easier to Connect with Vestibular Specialists
Finding a qualified healthcare provider can be one of the biggest challenges for people with vestibular disorders. VeDA’s new referral request program allows patients to contact participating providers directly through our online directory, making it easier to take the next step toward diagnosis and treatment.
Learn more about VeDA’s Provider Directory
Helping Healthcare Professionals Recognize Vestibular Disorders
Earlier diagnosis begins with greater awareness among healthcare professionals. VeDA collaborated with medical experts to develop an educational video on vestibular anatomy and physiology for the American Medical Association’s EdHub. This resource helps build foundational knowledge that can lead to better recognition and care for vestibular patients.
Learn more about our professional education initiatives
Strengthening Connections with Vestibular Healthcare Professionals
To better support our growing network of healthcare professionals, VeDA expanded its Professional Membership Manager position to full-time. This investment allows us to strengthen professional relationships, improve member services, and create more opportunities to connect patients with knowledgeable providers.
Learn more about professional membership
Advancing Vestibular Research
Turning Patient Experiences into Published Research
Every patient who contributes to VeDA’s patient registry helps build a clearer picture of the challenges facing the vestibular community. In 2026, registry data contributed to a peer-reviewed study published in Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, documenting barriers to diagnosis and treatment and the profound impact vestibular disorders can have on daily life. These findings help researchers and healthcare professionals better understand where improvements in care are needed.
Read about the research findings
Investing in Research That Can Improve Vestibular Care
Through a collaborative research grant with the American Neurotology Society, VeDA is helping fund research aimed at improving the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of vestibular disorders. By bringing patient advocacy and medical expertise together, we’re helping advance research that addresses the needs of people living with these conditions.
Learn more about the research grant
Giving More Patients a Voice in Research
VeDA continues to recruit participants for its patient registry, helping ensure that patient experiences inform future research. As more people contribute their information, researchers gain valuable insights into vestibular disorders, treatment experiences, and gaps in care.
Learn more about the patient registry
Empowering Patients Through Education and Connection
Creating Community to Help Patients
Living with a vestibular disorder can be isolating, especially when others don’t understand what you’re experiencing. VeDA continues to expand its peer support network, including groups such as Dizzy Moms Club, Dizzy Dudes, and a group for people with Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD). These welcoming communities help participants share practical strategies, build relationships, and feel less alone.
Bringing Expert Voices Directly to Patients
VeDA’s annual Life Rebalanced Live virtual conference brings together vestibular experts and patients for accessible education, practical coping strategies, and encouragement. By offering this event virtually, we’re helping people access valuable information and community connections regardless of where they live or their ability to travel.
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Making Trusted Vestibular Information More Accessible
VeDA continues to expand its free educational resources, including patient-friendly articles, research summaries, videos, and the ICU Podcast. These resources help people better understand their conditions, prepare for healthcare appointments, and make informed decisions about managing their symptoms.
Explore VeDA’s educational resources
Making Vestibular Disorders More Visible
Building a Global Movement for Vestibular Awareness
Balance Awareness Week continues to unite patients, healthcare professionals, advocates, and international partners around a shared goal: making vestibular disorders more visible. Through education, personal stories, and community participation, we’re helping more people recognize the impact of these often-invisible conditions.
Learn more about Balance Awareness Week
Reaching Those in Need of Help
VeDA’s spring radio public service announcement campaign helps introduce vestibular disorders to people who may be experiencing unexplained dizziness or imbalance. By encouraging listeners to seek reliable information, we’re helping more people begin their journey toward understanding their symptoms.
Learn more about vestibular awareness
Bringing Vestibular Education to New Audiences
Through an expanded social media presence, including short educational videos and reels, VeDA is reaching people in new ways. These accessible, shareable resources help raise awareness, explain complex topics, and connect more people with the information and support they need.
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Progress Made Possible by People Like You
None of this happens in isolation. Every new resource, research discovery, professional partnership, and patient connection is made possible by people who believe that everyone living with a vestibular disorder deserves answers, compassionate care, and hope for a better future.
Thank you to VeDA’s donors and volunteers for moving this vision forward.
Last updated: November 2026
The above figures reflect participation, engagement, and reach across VeDA’s programs and platforms in 2025 and conference attendance in 2026, not necessarily unique individuals.
