Recommended Web Sites

ALS Association - The ALS Association is the only national not-for-profit voluntary health organization dedicated solely to the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Information on current research, drugs, clinical trials, and basic information for patients and caregivers can all be accessed from this web site. Manuals, videos, and information packets can be ordered with the Association's online form.

ALS from NOAH - NOAH, New York Online Access to Health, is maintained by a group of organizations that include the New York Academy of Medicine, the New York City Department of Health, and the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. The information obtained at this web site can be accessed in English or Spanish and includes links to basic information, care and treatment, adaptive equipment, and legal issues.

ALS Society of Canada - One will find a comprehensive manual, also available in French and Chinese, for people living with ALS, fact sheets, and caregiver resources at this site. Some of the information is in PDF format and will require an Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Genetics Home Reference explains the disease and the genetics behind the disease.

MedlinePlus: Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases and conditions.

Muscular Dystrophy Association: ALS Division - ALS information, up-to-date research announcements, current and back issues of The ALS Newsletter, and chat rooms can all be accessed from this informative site. Much of the information included here is available also in Spanish.