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1016 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1073, Chicago, IL 60607

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

Financial Assistance

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

1829 Reisterstown Road, Suite 350, Pikesville, MD 21208

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

120 Longwater Drive, Suite 105, Norwell, MA 02061

Educates the public on rare diseases and refers patients to resources for assistance and support.

Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information

3345 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21227

Engages in breaking down barriers addressing stereotypes and fostering a more inclusive community.

Public Education and Information

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- Partners with local chambers of commerce, business associations, and community organizations
- Provides formal presentations to schools, nursing homes, senior centers, exhibits at health fairs, and other events

108 East Main Street, Salisbury, MD 21801

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

500 West Madison Street, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60661

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

Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information

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- Includes treatment and support options

13 Class Court, Suite 200, Parkville, MD 21234

Provides information about hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.

Public Education and Information, Helplines and Information

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- Includes information on support groups

733 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017

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

200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

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

Disability Related Assistive Technology

1155 15th Street Northwest, Suite 540, Washington, DC 20005

Offers information and printed materials on Down syndrome.

Helplines and Information

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

15 Charles Plaza, Unit 3002, Baltimore, MD 21201

Provides support and activities for children and adults who are blind or visually impaired.

Recreation/Social

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

2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202

Provides information and resources related to diabetes.

Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information

9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892

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

Public Education and Information

42-40 Bell Boulevard, Suite 205, Baltimore, MD 21214

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

1350 Broadway, Suite 1530, New York, NY 10018

Offers information, education, support, and referrals on Parkinson's disease.

Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information

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- 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

505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 1402, New York, NY 10018

Provides information and education on Huntington's disease and the hospitals and doctors that specialize in its treatment.

Public Education and Information

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- Offers referrals to resources, clinical care and services, community and social support, and more
- A disability attorney is available for consultation

18 Tremont Street, Suite 308, Boston, MA 02108

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

11654 Plaza American Drive, Suite 725, Reston, VA 20190

Provides training to African American women affected by breast cancer so that they make become advocates, with a focus on ending disparities in the Black community.

Health Education/Prevention

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

1016 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1073, Chicago, IL 60607

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

7901 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 240, Mc Lean, VA 22102

Provides food allergy information, education, and referrals.

Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information

3540 Crain Highway, Bowie, MD 20716

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

611 Central Avenue, Towson, MD 21204

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

688 East Main Street, Salisbury, MD 21804

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

1201 15th Street Northwest, Suite 410, Washington, DC 20053

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