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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

Offers medical care for basic health needs, including primary care, annual physicals, and chronic disease management. Medical Care More Information:

• Provides health education
• Performs wellness exams

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

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 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

Offers medical care for basic health needs, including primary care, annual physicals, and chronic disease management. Medical Care More Information:

• Provides health education
• Performs wellness exams

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 information and printed materials on Down syndrome. Helplines and Information More information:

• Includes guides for new and expectant parents, caregivers, and a general brochure

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

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 food allergy information, education, and referrals. Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information

Helps businesses, government agencies, and schools provide accessible information and services to the blind community. Public Health and Safety

Provides information and resources related to diabetes. Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information

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

Provides information about hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Public Education and Information, Helplines and Information More information: ​- Includes information on support groups

• Organizes monthly meetings, picnics, parties, and other local gatherings 
• Provides literature and Aide such as white canes, Braille writing materials, and talking equipment

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

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.

Public Education and Information More information:

• Classes held 4 times a year

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

Educates the public on rare diseases and refers patients to resources for assistance and support. Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information

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

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

• Advocacy can involve speaking, media, writing to Congress, panels, and sharing literature

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