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Provides education, information, and resources on mood disorders like depression and bipolar. Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information More information:
- Includes treatment and support options
Provides education, support, and referrals for individuals with Tourette Syndrome. Public Education and Information, Support Groups More information:
- Includes meetings, referrals, literature, films, treatment, and research
- Provides presentations for organizations upon request
Helps individuals access essential medical equipment for independence, safety, and everyday mobility. Financial Assistance More information:
- Equipment refers to wheelchairs, lifts, canes, and other tools that support daily living
Provides trained information specialists to answer questions about epilepsy and seizures. Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information More information:
- provides support, guidance, and referrals to national and local resources
- Assists individuals living with epilepsy, their caregivers and friends, and anyone interested in learning more
Helps businesses, government agencies, and schools provide accessible information and services to the blind community. Public Health and Safety
Provides information and referral services related to retinal degenerative diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, and Usher syndrome. Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information More information:
- Offers an e-newsletter on coping strategies, research updates, and Foundation news
- Hosts a bi-annual national conference
Provides students with neuromuscular disease financial support to pursue academic goals. Financial Assistance More information:
- Applications open early each calendar year and individuals are notified by early summer
Provides information, resources, and support related to dyslexia and reading challenges.
Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information
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- Offers educational materials for families and educators
- Provides guidance on effective reading instruction
- Refers individuals to trained professionals
- Offers teacher training, certification, and accreditation programs
- Provides community education, publications, and events to support literacy
Provides information, referrals, and support for individuals living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding, and body dysmorphic disorder.
Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information More information:
- Information available on the website, by mail, in quarterly newsletters, and other materials
- Funds research to better understand these disorders
- Holds annual conferences
Engages in breaking down barriers addressing stereotypes and fostering a more inclusive community. Public Education and Information More information:
- Partners with local chambers of commerce, business associations, and community organizations
Provides information on cancer, including research, clinical trials, prevention, risk factors, symptoms, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and quitting smoking. Public Education and Information
Provides food allergy information, education, and referrals. Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information
- Advocacy can involve speaking, media, writing to Congress, panels, and sharing literature
Provides information about hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Public Education and Information, Helplines and Information More information: - Includes information on support groups
Offers information, educational materials, and resources related to sickle cell disease. Public Education and Information, Helplines and Information More information:
- Helps individuals create local chapters
- Supports research activities for new treatments and to find a cure
- Organizes and participates in national and regional educational conferences
Educates the public on rare diseases and refers patients to resources for assistance and support. Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information
Offers information, education, support, and referrals on Parkinson's disease. Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information More information:
- Answers questions about Parkinson's diagnosis, treatment, daily living, caregiver concerns, research, and more
- Provides referrals to health professions and local community resources
- Offers customized information packs, digit and print versions
Offers centralized information and resource for individuals with neuromuscular diseases. Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information More information:
- Includes information on clinical trials, Care Centers, programs, research, advocacy, referrals, and more
Offers a year-long program providing information about pre-diabetes and how to change eating and exercise habits to lessen the chances of getting a diabetes diagnosis.
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- Classes held 4 times a year
Operates a helpline staffed by healthcare professionals that provides information and support on blood cancers and diseases. Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information More information:
- Provides resources on terminology, diagnosis, treatments, research, coping with illness, and patient service programs
Provides information and referral services related to inflammatory bowel diseases. Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information More information:
- Distributes printed materials on colitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and related conditions
- Coordinates an annual nutrition expo and community walk
- Hosts seminars featuring speakers on medical, psychological, and nutritional topics
- Offers support groups for patients and their families
Conducts a community awareness campaign to educate the public and advocate about epilepsy. Public Education and Information
More information: - Publishes a newsletter, operates an ID bracelet program, and offers school presentations - Co-sponsors a summer day camp for youth with developmental disabilities
- Organizes monthly meetings, picnics, parties, and other local gatherings
- Provides literature and Aide such as white canes, Braille writing materials, and talking equipment
Provides support, education, information, and referrals on kidney disease, organ donation, or transplantation. Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information More information:
- Offers tailored education programs on every stage of kidney disease and the transplantation process
- Hosts periodic seminars on kidney research and treatment in the National Capital Region
Offers information on HIV and AIDS research, treatment, and clinical trials. Public Education and Information, Helplines and Information More information:
- Provides copies of federally approved treatment guidelines and information by mail