Diversity

The Fixel Institute is happy to announce two new support groups for people living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners starting this May. In-Person Women With Parkinson’s Meet-Up…

Virtual; February & March 2024 Black PD Summit Join the SIG-Black Diaspora for this free summit series for people with Parkinson's disease, care partners and health care providers. To celebrate…

The PD Movers organization has put together a colorful and personalized story book called “The PD Movers, We Keep Moving: Living and Thriving with Parkinson’s disease in our Black and African American Communities.” This books is aimed at shedding the light on the challenges and opportunities someone…

Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects people of all races, ethnicities and ages. However, there is a common misconception that PD only impacts older white men which has contributed to a disparity in racial and ethnic minorities across the country. With this bias and the fact that many PD symptoms can mimic…