» A.I.P.A.S.    The first Italian Patients Association for Sleep Apnea. Multilingual site offering information and an apnea test.    http://www.sleepapnea-online.it

» American Academy of Sleep Medicine    Professional organization dedicated to the advancement of sleep medicine, related research, and provide public and professional education.    http://www.aasmnet.org

» American Board of Sleep Medicine    Features the organization that creates the standards and tests for Board Certification in Sleep Medicine. The site offers patients a listing of Board Certified Sleep Physicians by state or alphabetically by name.    http://www.absm.org/

» American Sleep Association    Professional sleep organization focusing on sleep apnea, snoring, insomnia, and narcolepsy. Aims to improve sleep health around the world by educating health care providers and increasing public awareness about sleep health and sleeping disorders.    http://www.sleepassociation.org

» American Sleep Research Institute    Conducts tests of mattresses and other sleep products.    http://www.asri.net/

» Association of Polysomnographic Technicians.    Site for technical employees of sleep disorder centers for the evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.    http://www.aptweb.org

» Australia & New Zealand and Australasian Sleep Association    Index page leading to "The Accreditation of Sleep Disorders Services" document.    http://www.thoracic.org.au/documents.html

» Awake In America, Inc.    A national organization focused on patient and public education and awareness of sleep and sleep disorders, helping others launch support groups, and doing other outreach.    http://www.awakeinamerica.org/

» Better Sleep Council    Useful site. The Council was established in 1978, the Better Sleep Council (BSC) is a nonprofit organization supported by the mattress industry that is devoted to educating the public about the importance of sleep and the value of the sleep system and sl    http://www.bettersleep.org/

» British Sleep Society    The British Sleep Society was founded as a charity in 1989 to promote knowledge and research in sleep, its disorders and treatment.    http://www.british-sleep-society.org.uk

» Canadian Sleep Society    The Canadian Sleep Society (CSS) / Société Canadienne du Sommeil (SCS) is a professional association of clinicians, scientists and technologists formed in June 1986 to further the advancement and understanding of sleep and its disorders through scientif    http://www.css.to

» European Sleep Research Society    Promotes all aspects of sleep research. Find details on training and courses, scientific information and a newsletter archive.    http://www.esrs.eu/cms/front_content.php

» Indiana Society of Sleep Professionals    Dedicated to the promotion of sleep professionals in Indiana. Lists events, a calendar, facility profile, conferences and membership information.    http://www.indianasleep.com

» Irish Sleep Apnoea Trust    Offers details of the organization, news, services and links.    http://www.isat.ie/

» National Center on Sleep Disorders Research    Part of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Coordinates government-sponsored sleep research, training and education.    http://rover.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/ncsdr/

» National Sleep Foundation    Nonprofit organization supporting public education, sleep-related research, and advocacy related to sleep deprivation, sleep disorders, and excessive sleepiness. Includes information on these topics.    http://www.sleepfoundation.org/

» Sleep On-Line    On-line web source for abstracts of articles published in SLEEP, the official journal of the American Sleep Disorders Association (www.asda.org) and the Sleep Research Society (bisleep.medsch.ucla.edu/SRS).    http://www.journalsleep.org

» Sleep Research Online    WEB Journal (peer-reviewed) providing cutting-edge research results.    http://www.sro.org

» SomnoMed Australian Sleep Association    Professional Australian sleep organization focusing on obstructive sleep apnoea and snoring. Aims to promote public awareness about the medical and social ramifications of sleep disorders.    http://www.somnomed.com.au/

» The American Sleep Apnea Association    The American Sleep Apnea Association is a non-profit organization concerned health care promotes education, awareness and research into sleep apnea.    http://www.sleepapnea.org/

» The Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine    The Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine is affiliated with the Northside Hospital Sleep Disorders Center and provides courses on sleep medicine, polysomnography and review courses for board certification.    http://www.sleepschool.com

» The Irish Sleep Society - Cumann Codhladh na hÉireann    A society of healthcare professionals who specialize in disorders of sleep. ISS aims to inform of the nature of problems that occur during sleep, and how that affects health and society.    http://www.irishsleepsociety.org/

» The Kentucky Sleep Society    Kentucky professional society dedicated to the education of sleep and related disorders.    http://www.kyss.org/

» The School of Sleep Medicine    Runs courses on sleep medicine ranging from basic to advance, pediatric to adult. CMEs and preparation for board certification.    http://www.sleepedu.net/

» World Federation of Sleep Research & Sleep Medicine Societies    Fosters awareness of the importance of sleep research and the impact of sleep disorders.    http://www.wfsrs.org/

» World Sleep Foundation    Provides educational resources that inform patients, medical professionals and the general public about the latest clinical advances, management, and treatment options for sleep disorders. Available in a number of languages.    http://www.worldsleepfoundation.com