Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation

The Reeve Foundation’s Living with Paralysis and Caring for a Family Member Living with Paralysis support groups provide an opportunity for members to connect with others who understand what they are going through and to gain support, insight and guidance. Separate groups are held for individuals living with quadriplegia, those living with paraplegia, and family

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Alpha 1 National Foundation

Emotional support and information for persons with alpha 1 antitrypsin and their families. Networking of members through newsletter, sharing of current information on treatments and research, pen pals, newsletter, and group development guidelines.

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Council for Exceptional Children (National)

Dedicated to improving educational success of children with special need and/or gifts and talents. 

Information and resources on a variety of issues, including Attention Deficit Disorder, gifted children, behavior disorders, inclusion, etc. Advocacy and professional development activities.

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Maple Syrup Urine Disease Family Support Group

Resource and online group Opportunity for support and personal contact for those with MSUD and their families. Information on MSUD. Strengthens the liaison between families and professionals and encourages research and newborn screening. Quarterly newsletter.

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PXE International

Support for persons affected by pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE), their families and friends. Support groups, phone and mail contacts, literature, and quarterly newsletter. Maintains database of physicians. Supports, funds, and directs research.

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Xeroderma Pigmentosum Society, Inc,

Support, information, and coping skills for families affected by Xeroderma Pigmentosum. Quarterly newsletter, referrals, literature, phone support, pen pals, conferences, advocacy, and summer camp for patients of all ages and their families.

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Alstrom Syndrome International

Mutual support, encouragement, and networking for families affected by Alstrom Syndrome, research scientists, and physicians. Facebook, Twitter, newsletter.

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