Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association - ALSA
Organization URL(s)
alsinfo@alsa-national.orgwww.alsa.org/
Other Contact Information
27001 Agoura Road, Suite 150
Calabasas Hills,
CA 91301-5104
800-782-4747 (Voice - Toll-free, Information & Referral Service)
818-880-9007 (Voice, General Information)
818-880-9006 (FAX)
Description
The ALS Association is the only national not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. ALS covers all the bases-research, patient and community services. ALS clinical service centers nationwide, public education, and advocacy-in providing help and hope to those facing the disease. The mission of the ALS Association (ALSA) is to find a cure for and improve living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
Online Resources
- ALSA Certified Centers
http://www.alsa.org/community/centers.cfm?CFID=37545&CFTOKEN=50343592 - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Physician List
http://www.alsa.org/resources/physicians.cfm?CFID=37545&CFTOKEN=50343592
Print Resources
The ALS Association publishes a variety of materials to help ALS families and health care professionals improve the quality of life of those living with this disease. Information fact sheets are available on a number of topics including tips for caregivers, information on benefits, genetic testing, adaptive devices and augmentative/alternative communication (to name a few). A set of six manuals is available that address many of the common concerns and issues that face people living with ALS. Booklets, videos, DVD and newsletters are also available.