Name: Ryanne Batta

Age: 15

Where do you live? Watertown, SD

Education/Grade: I'm a sophomore in high school.

Who do you live with? I live with my parents, my brother Sam when he's home from college, our dogs Buddy and Solar; Solar is my service dog.

What is a typical day for you? During the school year, I go to some classes at the high school and also work from home for other classes. In the summer, I like to spend my days at home by the lake.

Name: Erin Wooten

Age: 26 years old

Where do you call home: Carthage, Mississippi

How long have you known you are living with FA? I started having early onset problems when I was about 12 years old but I didn't get a correct diagnosis until I was 19 years old. I started off thinking I was just a clumsy kid. About age twelve, I couldn't even walk a semi-straight line. I went from one side of the hallway at school to the other like a ping pong ball. I also could no longer walk up or down stairs without help. My legs just felt unexplainably funny. I started seeing doctors shortly after. With those symptoms, I was diagnosed with inner ear problems.

Name: Kim Ayres

Age: 49

Where do you call home? Maple Grove, MN

Education degree(s): 2 Year Associates Degree

Who do you live with? I live with my husband Bob. Our 3 kids are now young adults. Gunnar is 24, Carson is 23 and Madison is 21.

How long have you known you are living with FA? I was diagnosed in 2011 but showed signs as early as 2004.

Are there any others with FA in your family? Yes, my younger brother Bill.

Name Carrie Bolinger

Age 38

Where do you call home? Eastern Colorado

Education degree: I have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

Who do you live with? I am single and live by myself.

What's a typical day for you? I usually go swimming in the mornings at 5:30 am, and then off to work for 8 hours. After work, I usually, go hang out with friends, relax on the couch, or work part-time jobs.

How long have you known you are living with FA? I was diagnosed in July 2017 after seeing my balance declining.