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Anni Albers: Pushing Boundaries in Art and in Life

Anni Albers was an artist. First a painter, then a weaver. Then a printmaker, when her hand tremors made weaving too difficult.

Lace Up Your Way: The Virtual Walk/Cycle 4 CMT Is Here

A man pushes a woman in an orange shirt in a wheelchair along a lakeside path while others walk alongside. Text reads "Lace Up Your Way: The Virtual Walk/Cycle 4 CMT Is Here," with CMTA, Walk 4 CMT, Cycle 4 CMT, and NMD Pharma logos.

The Virtual Walk/Cycle 4 CMT is officially underway, and there's still plenty of time to be part of it.

Don’t Deny the Diagnosis

Accepting a CMT diagnosis can be difficult, especially when family members struggle with it, too. One person with CMT shares how denial affected their family and why acceptance, support and practical tools can make life with CMT easier.

See an Orthotist

Person wearing an ankle foot orthosis (AFO) and sneaker while exercising on a stepper machine, illustrating orthotics for CMT.

Seeing an orthotist can feel like a big step for someone with CMT, but the right orthotics can make walking easier, improve stability and help prevent falls and injuries. Orthotist Sean McKale, CPO, explains what to look for and why finding the right fit starts with communication.

Seven Reasons to Attend the CMTA Patient & Research Summit

2026 CMTA Patient & Research Summit | Presented by: NMD Pharma

Need a reason to go to the CMTA Patient & Research Summit in San Francisco...

The Community We Needed and Built: Dear Younger Me

CMTA graphic featuring the CMTA, Camp Footprint, and Character at Camp logos on the left. On the right, colorful cutout-style letters spell "dear younger me" on a dark blue textured background.

Footprint Fellowship mentors reflect on growing up with CMT and share the advice and hope they wish they could tell their younger selves.

More Miles, Less Fatigue: Walking Poles and CMT

More Miles Less Fatigue - Photo of three community members walking with walking poles

Travel means more time on your feet, navigating new terrain like cobblestones, stairs, gravel, or uneven pavement....

The Biggest Battle Wasn’t CMT

Arienna Hauser-Brown reflects on growing up with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) and how learning to overcome self-doubt transformed the course of her life.