Make Vestibular Visible

Make Vestibular "Visible"

While most people may not be familiar with the word “vestibular”—a system in your inner ear that sends signals to your brain to tell you where you are in space—many of us have likely experienced the awkward, sometimes even scary feeling, when we momentarily lose our balance.

Whether it comes on gradually over time or all of the sudden, bouts of dizziness, vertigo, and nausea can make many of life’s routine tasks virtually intolerable. Everyday life – from getting around your house to grocery shopping—becomes a progressively challenging obstacle course to navigate.

That’s why VeDA pioneered Balance Awareness Week (BAW) in 1997—to shine a light on invisible balance disorders. When everyone is more aware, we can better understand the vestibular patient experience and be empathetic to those who need our support—family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors. While many balance disorders are incurable, faster and more accurate diagnosis, along with effective coping strategies, can greatly improve quality of life for those who suffer with these invisible chronic illnesses.

Join VeDA this September 15-21, 2024 for Balance Awareness Week, and together we can support people struggling with dizziness, vertigo and imbalance on their journey toward a life rebalanced.

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Partners

Thank you to the Ménière’s Society, GDR Vertige, l'Association des Désordres Vestibulaires (ADeV), The American Balance Society, The Association of Migraine Disorders, Cures Within Reach, and the American Academy of Audiology for partnering with VeDA to promote Balance Awareness Week.

If you would like to join VeDA as a partner for Balance Awareness Week, please request more info by emailing [email protected].