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Causes: Health, Health Support, Neurology & Neuroscience Research, Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines
Mission: The association provides patients and their families with information on als, guidance on local resources, physician referrals and assistance in obtaining augmentative communication devices and support groups. We strive to increase awareness of als.
Programs: Research - a percentage of the association's revenue is provided to its national affiliate to support research efforts dedicated to finding a cure for als.
patient and community services - services provided to hundreds of individuals including support groups, research information, and treatment options for als patients, family members and caregivers.
public and professional education - distributing the latest information to the medical community and the general public; providing assistance to healthcare professionals.
advocacy - advocates for increased funding for als research and other health care reforms that impact people with als and their families.