Local Resources, Support Groups & Associations
American Cancer Society -- Locate local
community contacts and access online resources through the American Cancer Society -- dedicated
to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and
diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service.
American Diabetes Association -- Learn about diabetes research, legislation, advocacy
issues & related information through the American
Diabetes Association dedicated to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of
all people affected by diabetes.
American Heart
Association -- Locate the California state affiliate of the American Heart
Association the world's leading authority on cardiovascular health and science.
American Lung Association
-- Locate the California state affiliate of the American Lung Association dedicated to prevent lung
disease and promote lung health.
Children's Trust Foundation --
Children's Trust Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening
families and ensuring the healthy development of children.
Community Services for the Blind and Partially Sighted
(CSBPS) -- The CSBPS is a private not-for-profit organization committed to
helping visually impaired persons remain independent by providing programs, services, and
information that make the world more accessible.
Dotsplus -- DotsPlus ,
produced by Oregon State University, is a device-independent typeface developed for blind
readers that intends to encompass a large set of symbols in addition to standard braille.
Easter Seal Society --
The Easter Seal Society is a direct service organization committed to
providing world class, quality programs and services to help people with disabilities and
their families live with equality, dignity and independence.
HealthTalk InteractiveTM -- Sounding like talk
radio shows, but delivered both over the telephone - via toll-free numbers - and the
Internet, HealthTalk Interactive® (HTISM) is a free, around-the-clock service that
connects patients and family members worldwide with leading medical experts and also with
other people like themselves.
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
-- The March of Dimes mission is to improve the health of
babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality.
Multiple Sclerosis Association (MSAA) of America
-- The mission of the MSA is to enhance the quality of life of people with MS and their
families by providing rehabilitation, education and social services.
National Gaucher Foundation --
The mission of the NGF is to find a cure for Gaucher Disease by funding vital
research programs, to meet the ever- increasing needs of patients and
families, as well as to promote community/physician awareness and
educational programs through regional chapter meetings, patient support
groups and international conferences.
National Kidney Foundation -- The
mission of the National Kidney Foundation is to prevent kidney
and urinary tract diseases, improve the health
and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the
availability of all organs for transplantation.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
-- The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is to end the devastating effects
of MS. The Society and its network of chapters nationwide promote research, educate, advocate
on critical issues, and organize a wide range of programs - including support for the newly
diagnosed and those living with MS over time.
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