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Offers information and printed materials on Down syndrome.

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

Provides food allergy information, education, and referrals.

Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information

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

Offers information, educational materials, and resources related to sickle cell disease.

Public Education and Information, Helplines and Information

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- Helps individuals create local chapters
- Supports research activities for new treatments and to find a cure
- Organizes and participates in national and regional educational conferences

Offers centralized information and resource for individuals with neuromuscular diseases.

Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information

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- Includes information on clinical trials, Care Centers, programs, research, advocacy, referrals, and more

Provides students with neuromuscular disease financial support to pursue academic goals.

Financial Assistance

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- Applications open early each calendar year and individuals are notified by early summer

Provides information and resources related to diabetes.

Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information

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

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- Information available on the website, by mail, in quarterly newsletters, and other materials
- Funds research to better understand these disorders
- Holds annual conferences

Offers information and referrals related to dyslexia, including tutors and places to get tested.

Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information

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- Includes information for teachers and universities
- Distributes literature and information sheets on request

Operates a helpline staffed by healthcare professionals that provides information and support on blood cancers and diseases.

Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information

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- Provides resources on terminology, diagnosis, treatments, research, coping with illness, and patient service programs

Helps individuals access essential medical equipment for independence, safety, and everyday mobility.

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- Equipment refers to wheelchairs, lifts, canes, and other tools that support daily living

Provides trained information specialists to answer questions about epilepsy and seizures.

Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information

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- 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

Conducts a community awareness campaign to educate the public and advocate about epilepsy.

Public Education and Information

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- 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

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- Classes held 4 times a year

Provides information on cancer, including research, clinical trials, prevention, risk factors, symptoms, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and quitting smoking.

Public Education and Information

Provides information and referral services related to inflammatory bowel diseases.

Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information

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- 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 education, information, and resources on mood disorders like depression and bipolar. 

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- Includes treatment and support options

Provides information and referral services related to retinal degenerative diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, and Usher syndrome.

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- Offers an e-newsletter on coping strategies, research updates, and Foundation news
- Hosts a bi-annual national conference

Provides programming and outreach to increase dementia awareness within communities.

Dementia Education and Outreach

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- Offers dementia-related resources, education and support

Provides support, education, information, and referrals on kidney disease, organ donation, or transplantation.

Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information

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- 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

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

Offers information on HIV and AIDS research, treatment, and clinical trials.

Public Education and Information, Helplines and Information

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- Provides copies of federally approved treatment guidelines and information by mail

Provides education, support, and referrals for individuals with Tourette Syndrome.

Public Education and Information, Support Groups

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- Includes meetings, referrals, literature, films, treatment, and research
- Provides presentations for organizations upon request