Vestibular Disorders Association - VEDA

Organization URL(s)

Other Contact Information

PO Box 13305
Portland, OR 97213-0305

800-837-8428 (Voice - Toll-free, 24 Hour Answering Machine)
503-229-7705 (Voice, 24 Hour Answering Machine)
503-229-8064 (FAX)

Description

The Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA), formerly the Dizziness and Balance Disorders Association of America, was founded in 1983 as a nonprofit, membership organization that provides a support network for people coping with dizziness and balance disorders. VEDA acts as a resource for information and services on balance disorders, specifically vestibular disorders, and seeks to educate the public and health professionals. VEDA also supports activites that improve the quality of life for people affected by dizziness and balance disorders. Fees are charged for some publications.

Online Resources

About Vestibular Disorders
http://www.vestibular.org/vestibular-disorders.php

Print Resources

VEDA distributes information sheets, books, and videotapes about balance disorders, BPPV, Meniere's disease, endolymphatic hydrops, nutrition, hearing loss, and management of acute attacks of dizziness. Serial publication: On the Level (newsletter), quarterly--includes articles on medical treatment advances, research, rehabilitation, diet, exercise, stress reduction, support groups, and related matters.