Euro-ataxia is a non-profit, non-governmental, European organisation representing people in Europe with ataxia. Its objectives are to promote interaction between Scientists and Medical Doctors; communicate the latest medical research findings including clinical trials to the members of Euro-ataxia; co-operate with or be affiliated to other national and international organisations and institutions that promote welfare of individuals affected by a physical disability and raise the awareness of ataxia among medical and non-medical people.