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Apparelyzed - Spinal Cord Injury Peer Support

This site was initially created in August 2003, to allow people to buy T-Shirts and other apparel regarding Spinal Cord Injury humour (hence the name, Apparelyzed!). The site has since grown organically into something larger, and now covers Spinal Cord Injury Anatomy, a spinal cord injury discussion forum, SCI Research area as well as a carefully picked links directory.

Arthritis Foundation

The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. Founded in 1948, with headquarters in Atlanta, the Arthritis Foundation has multiple service points located throughout the country. The Arthritis Foundation is the largest private, not-for-profit contributor to arthritis research in the world, funding more than $380 million in research grants since 1948. The foundation helps people take control of arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and legislation; and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis.

Arthritis Research Institute of America, Inc

Identify the causes, seek preventive measures, and find a cure for osteoarthritis.

Dystonia Medical Research Foundation

Founded in 1976, the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to serving all people with dystonia and their families. Since its inception, the DMRF has grown from a small family-based foundation into a dynamic membership-driven organization led by a Board of Directors and network of volunteers with personal connections to dystonia. Because dystonia hits so close to home for our directors and volunteers, the DMRF leadership is motivated by an unrelenting drive to find a cure and an unwavering commitment to serving people affected by dystonia.

Fibromyalgia Support Center

A resource for fibromyalgia information, including what it is, its symptoms, how to treat it, the latest research, as well as dozens of articles on fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Foundation for Spinal Cord Injury Prevention

Dedicated to the prevention, care and cure of spinal cord injuries through public awareness, education and funding research.

Foundation for Spinal Cord Injury Prevention, Care & Cure (FSCIPCC)

The Foundation for Spinal Cord Injury Prevention, Care & Cure (FSCIPCC) is a non-profit educational group dedicated to the prevention, care and cure of spinal cord injuries through public awareness, education and funding research. Founded by its current Chairman Ronald R. Gilbert, FSCIPCC is committed to improving the quality of care for persons with serious spinal cord injuries and to raising funds that support the search for a cure. FSCIPCC is comprised of victims of spinal cord injuries and their families, persons dedicated to the prevention, care and cure of SCI and professionals who provide free counsel to SCI victims. FSCIPCC serves as an informational exchange and a forum for people who suffer from this infliction. Victims and families of victims are encouraged to talk with one another, to share support and encouragement. The FSCIPCC provides SCI victims with information about: the facts of spinal cord injuries; prevention of SCI injuries; care of SCI victims; onging SCI research for a cure; financing and managing disability-related expenses; liability, compensation and your rights; legal options available; and accessing professionals and organizations that will provide free help and counsel.

Lupus Foundation of America

The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA) is the foremost national nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus and providing support, services and hope to all people affected by lupus.

Muscular Dystrophy Association

News and information, MDA research and services for adults and children with neuromuscular diseases and their families.

National MS Society (Español)

Aquí hallará información sobre diagnóstico y tratamientos, manejo de síntomas y asuntos laborales, así como información para cuidadores y niños. También hallará transmisiones educativas a través de la Internet, libros y enlaces a otros sitios educativos en la Internet. Para nuestras familias bilingües, cada título tiene su traducción en inglés y el enlace a su respectivo informativo (de así haberlo).

National Osteoporosis Foundation

Raise awareness about preventing, diagnosing and treating osteoporosis.