Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA)

Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA) VeDA's mission is to support and empower vestibular patients on their journey back to balance.
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We envision a world where vestibular disorders are widely recognized, rapidly diagnosed and effectively treated so patients can restore balance and regain life.

Busy environments like crowds, stores, and screens can feel especially challenging for people with vestibular disorders....
02/20/2026

Busy environments like crowds, stores, and screens can feel especially challenging for people with vestibular disorders. When the brain is asked to process too much visual and motion information at once, it can become overloaded, making symptoms like dizziness, disorientation, or anxiety more noticeable. 😵‍💫

What may feel like anxiety or panic is often the nervous system signaling sensory overload, not actual danger. Understanding this can make symptoms less confusing and more predictable.

Learn more about how loud and busy environments can contribute to vestibular symptoms here:
https://vestibular.org/blog/can-loud-environments-contribute-to-vestibular-symptoms/

02/19/2026

We’re excited to host our fifth annual Virtual Vestibular Conference 💙

Living with a vestibular disorder can be disorienting and exhausting. Dizziness, vertigo, and balance challenges often leave people feeling overwhelmed and searching for answers. 😵‍💫

That’s why March 2–6, 2026, we’re bringing the vestibular community together for meaningful conversations, all from the comfort of home.

Day 1: Hope in Innovation: Emerging Therapies for Chronic Dizziness
Day 2: You Are Not Your Diagnosis: Living Well with Chronic Vestibular Conditions
Day 3: The Trauma of Dizziness and Vertigo: Addressing fear, avoidance, and emotional injury
Day 4: VRT: Neuroplasticity & Exercises that Connect it to Everyday Life
Day 5: When Conditions Overlap: PPPD, Vestibular Migraine, and Other Comorbidities

Throughout the week, patients will hear from expert speakers, find connection, and gain education and support for navigating life with a vestibular disorder.

📅 Save the date: March 2–6, 2026
🔗 Sign up: vestibular.org/lrl

On Random Acts of Kindness Day, we’re reminded that kindness can be quiet and powerful. Noticing. Believing. Supporting....
02/17/2026

On Random Acts of Kindness Day, we’re reminded that kindness can be quiet and powerful. Noticing. Believing. Supporting.

At VeDA, these values guide how we show up for the vestibular community every day. 💙

Living with a vestibular disorder often means expending energy on things others never have to think about. Standing. Wal...
02/16/2026

Living with a vestibular disorder often means expending energy on things others never have to think about. Standing. Walking. Focusing. Moving through the day.

That effort is invisible, but it is constant. And understanding that difference matters.

02/15/2026

Michelle Anthony is sharing what it’s really like to live with a vestibular disorder.

Her journey was recently featured in On The Level, VeDA’s quarterly magazine, where we share real stories from our community alongside education, research updates, and resources.

💙 You can receive future issues of On The Level by making a donation of $50 or more. Your support helps us continue sharing stories like Michelle’s and advancing care for people with vestibular disorders.

Learn more here: https://secure.vestibular.org/forms/donate

We’re feeling grateful for the VeDA community. Love shows up in so many ways through support, advocacy, and simply showi...
02/14/2026

We’re feeling grateful for the VeDA community. Love shows up in so many ways through support, advocacy, and simply showing up for one another.

To our donors, volunteers, partners, and community members, thank you for making this work possible and for helping ensure no one has to navigate vestibular disorders alone. 💙

02/14/2026

Dizziness can make you feel stuck.
Neuroplasticity reminds us the brain can adapt. 🧠✨

In “VRT: Neuroplasticity & Exercises that Connect it to Everyday Life,” we explore how vestibular rehabilitation therapy helps retrain the brain and restore balance through intentional, consistent practice.

This session goes beyond simple exercises.

✨ How VRT uses neuroplasticity to promote recovery
✨ Breaking the dizzy anxious dizzy cycle through education
✨ The connection between movement, mental health, and daily life
✨ Why consistency and communication matter
✨ How to identify a qualified vestibular provider for complex or long standing cases

Vestibular rehabilitation is not just about doing exercises. It is about building confidence, understanding your symptoms, and actively participating in your recovery.

🗓 March 5, 2026

🕚 11:00 AM–12:00 PM CST
Fireside Chat
With Kellianne Arnella, OTR/L & Mike Studer, DPT

🕛 12:00–1:00 PM CST
Patient Panel
With Jeannette Tousignant (Bilateral SSCD) & Sarah Page (Vestibular Neuritis, Vestibular Migraine, PPPD)

💙 Join us to learn how small, consistent steps can create meaningful change.
🔗 Register now: vestibular.org/lrl

Today we’re celebrating the vestibular friendships that make this journey feel a little less lonely. The ones who listen...
02/13/2026

Today we’re celebrating the vestibular friendships that make this journey feel a little less lonely. The ones who listen without trying to fix, validate without questioning, and truly understand what it means to live with invisible symptoms.

Community matters. Support matters. And having someone who just gets it can make all the difference. 💙

Vesties supporting vesties, today and every day. Tag yours below. 💕

02/12/2026

🎧 New ICU Podcast Episode: Mind Body Connection

Living with a vestibular disorder affects more than balance. It impacts the nervous system, emotions, and sense of safety in the body. In this episode, we explore how stress and anxiety can amplify dizziness, and how practices like mindfulness, gentle movement, and self compassion can help restore regulation and resilience.

Featuring lived experience from vestibular patient Sandy Brunner and expert insight from chiropractor Dr. Donna McArthur, this conversation blends science, compassion, and practical tools for navigating recovery.

▶️ Watch or listen now on YouTube and podcast platforms. https://youtu.be/TNvmSGMcK9I

We’re excited to host our fifth annual Virtual Vestibular Conference. 💙💻Vestibular disorders can cause a variety of diso...
02/11/2026

We’re excited to host our fifth annual Virtual Vestibular Conference. 💙💻

Vestibular disorders can cause a variety of disorienting and debilitating symptoms, including loss of coordination, vertigo, and dizziness, leaving many people feeling confused and searching for answers. 😵‍💫

During the conference, patients will hear from several different experts on topics relevant to the vestibular disorders community, all from the comfort of their homes. Our goal is to provide education, connection, and support for everyone navigating life with a vestibular disorder.

📅 Save the Date: March 2–6, 2026
Sign up here: vestibular.org/lrl

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5018 NE 15th Avenue
Portland, OR
97211

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Monday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 2:30pm

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VeDA Started As A Support Group

In 1983 a group of vestibular patients and professional providers from Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, Oregon, established a support group named the "Dizziness and Balance Disorders Association of America” (DBDAA). The organizers adopted the following goals:


  • To collect and disseminate information about vestibular disorders and related topics.

  • To educate the public and health professionals about vestibular disorders and their effects.