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» 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/

» 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

» Asthma and Allergy Foundation - Maryland - Greater Washington, DC Chapter    Works to help sufferers manage and control the disease through the support of education, referrals and research. Includes pollen counts, FAQ and news.    http://www.aafa-md.org/

» 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/

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

» 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

» 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

» 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/

» 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

» 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/

» 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/

» 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/

» 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

» 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/