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DC Chapter Autism Society of America
Non-profit organization of parents, professionals, and friends of persons with autism, designed to promote the general welfare of persons with autism. Includes programs, activities and contact information.
http://209.200.89.252/search_site/chapter_detail.cfm?program_id=20803

The ALS Association - DC/MD/VA Chapter
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or "Lou Gehrig s disease" services, support groups, newsletter and how to help.
http://www.alsinfo.org

DC School Asthma and Allergy Initiative
Offers specific, concrete, ongoing support to those caring for school-aged children with asthma and allergies. Includes guidelines, programs, teaching toolkit, news and a newsletter.
http://www.schoolasthmaallergy.com/html/states-enhanced/DC/saai.html

Chesapeake-Potomac Spina Bifida Association
Association of local chapters in Maryland and the National Capital Region. Provides coordinated medical, educational, vocational and social services to individuals.
http://www.chesapeakespinabifida.org/

Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area
Local chapter of national organization dedicated to Parkinson s disease research, education and patient services. Includes information on the disease, description of patient services, quarterly newsletter [PDF] and a listing of local support groups.
http://www.parkinsonfoundation.org/

United Cerebral Palsy - Washington DC and Northern Virginia
Works to advance the independence, productivity and quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families. Includes services, events and employment opportunities.
http://www.ucpdc.org/

Arthritis Foundation - Metropolitan Washington Chapter
Works to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. Includes news, events, programs and services, volunteer opportunities, advocacy program and physician referral list.
http://www.arthritis.org/Communities/Chapters/Chapter.asp?chapid=32

Freedom to Breathe: Asthma in the Nation s Capital
Article discusses asthma in the River Terrace Community.
http://www1.soc.american.edu/students/digitalskills/johnke/stories/asthma.html

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America - Maryland Chapter
Non-profit voluntary health organization, dedicated to improving the quality of life for asthma and allergy sufferers. Includes sales of related items and list of services provided.
http://www.aafa-md.org/

DC Asthma Coalition
Cooperative initiative with organizations and institutions with an interest in asthma. Features contact information.
http://www.dcasthma.org/

National Multiple Sclerosis Society - National Capital Chapter
Works to end the effects of multiple sclerosis. Features programs, services, news, events and volunteer information.
http://www.msandyou.org/

National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area
Information about the organization s patient and public education programs, special events and Kidney Cars Donation Program, along with general kidney disease and organ donation information.
http://www.kidneywdc.org/

Epilepsy Foundation of the Chesapeake Region
Seeks to improve the quality of life for individuals with seizure disorders through hands-on, individualized services. Serves the Maryland, Washington D.C, and Northern Virginia communities.
http://www.epilepsy-foundation.org/

Alzheimer s Association, National Capital Area
Provides programs/services for families/caregivers, funds research, and educates the general public, health professionals and governments about Alzheimer s disease.
http://www.alz-nca.org/