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Dementia Friendly Baltimore County
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
Assistive Technology
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
Information and Referral
7901 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 240, Mc Lean, VA 22102
Provides food allergy information, education, and referrals.
Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information
Kidney Helpline
30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016
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
Helpline
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
Information and Referral
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
Information and Referral
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
Send Me On Vacation
42020 Village Center Plaza, Suite 120-156, Aldie, VA 20105
Provides all-expenses-paid vacations for women with Stage 4 breast cancer.
Health Support Services
AIDS/HIV Education
5601 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852
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
MDA Resource Center
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
Epilepsy and Seizures Helpline
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
Cancer 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
Epilepsy Public Awareness Program
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
Information Specialists
2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202
Provides information and resources related to diabetes.
Helplines and Information, Public Education and Information
Diabetes Prevention Program
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
College Scholarship Program
1016 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1073, Chicago, IL 60607
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
Dyslexia Information and Referral
1829 Reisterstown Road, Suite 350, Pikesville, MD 21208
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
Health Information and Education
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
ANGEL Advocate Training Program
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
Community Outreach and Education
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
Recources and Support
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
Recreation/Social Program
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
Information and Referral
6925 Oakland Mill Road, Columbia, MD 21045
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
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- Offers an e-newsletter on coping strategies, research updates, and Foundation news
- Hosts a bi-annual national conference
Durable Medical Equipment Grant Program
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
Information and Referral
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