The document discusses ataxia, a lack of coordination and balance. It notes that ataxia affects around 350 million people worldwide, with around 3.5 million people affected in the UK. The organization Atacsia a Fi - Ataxia and Me was established by patients for patients to bring order to the lack of coordination caused by ataxia. It utilizes the internet to share information and good practices. The organization is based in Wales and encompasses both ataxia and related rare conditions.
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Ataxia
means
‘lack of order’
Coordination Speechbalance
3. Atacsia a Fi - Ataxia and Me #VCWS15 3
Ataxia
means
‘lack of order’
Coordination Speechbalance
My Mission is to bring back the Order to the
“Lack of Order”
9. Atacsia a Fi - Ataxia and Me
Has been established by
Patients for Patients
Atacsia a Fi - Ataxia and Me #VCWS15 9
10. Atacsia a Fi - Ataxia and Me
Based in Wales
Utilising the power of the
internet
Sharing good practice and
information
Atacsia a Fi - Ataxia and Me #VCWS15 10
11. Atacsia a Fi - Ataxia and Me #VCWS15 11
Atacsia a Fi - Ataxia and Me
12. Atacsia a Fi - Ataxia and Me
Unique
in encompassing Ataxia,
associated rare conditions
and movement disorders
Atacsia a Fi - Ataxia and Me #VCWS15 12
13. Atacsia a Fi - Ataxia and Me
Unique
in being keen to promote Co-
production, Collaboration.
Plus
Innovative ideas
Atacsia a Fi - Ataxia and Me #VCWS15 13
14. Atacsia a Fi - Ataxia and Me
Awareness
Logo
Branding
Website
Database, of patients
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15. Atacsia a Fi - Ataxia and Me
Thank You / Diolch
Alan Thomas
onamission.thomas@btinternet.com
@alanROYGBIV
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Editor's Notes
Thank You, for this Amazing oppertunity
I am part of those stats
But
I am a person who happens to have a condition called ATAXIA !
'Ataxia' means ‘lack of order’.
People with ataxia have problems with
Cordination
Balance
and speech
communication is something that is very important to us all
My Mission is to bring back the Order to the “Lack of Order”
Using the Internet has made this possible – giving ME “the patient” a voice
Patient Crossing Borders to Customer
maybe seen as “Going over to the Dark side”
Crossing Borders
I see it as “seeing the Light”
And opening Avenues to exciting oppertunities
Anyone know these stats
6000 – 8000 Rarediseases
That’s 6% of population
3.5 million in UK and
350 million in the World will be affected by a raredisease
I am one of those stats
Thats ALOT of patients or “potential customers” -
“Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.” –?Bill Gates
A true quote that applies to ALL organisations – BIG and small.
8
A TRUE Fact
The
Patient
Is the
Expert
In their own Condition
A fantastic source of REAL Life health information, this knowledge can be used by all Health related organisations.
Atacsia a Fi - Ataxia and Me
Has been established by
Patients for Patients
It was put in place by numerous requests within the Health community.
Atacsia a Fi - Ataxia and Me
Based in Wales -
Will be Utilising the power of the internet connecting to the World
Sharing good practice and information
Interacting via Social Media As well as face to face communication
Unique >
in encompassing Ataxia, associated rare conditions and movement disorders
Atacsia a Fi – Ataxia and Me
Unique
in being keen to promote Co-production, Collaboration.
Plus
Innovative ideas
Future developments include
Raising Awareness
A Positive Logo
An Eye catching and proactive Branding
Plus a Website that is uplifting while sharing information
Database of pateints that will be valueable the health industry
Plus alot more ....
Thank You / Diolch
Alan Thomas
Onamission.thomas@btinternet.com
@alanROYGBIV