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Disability Specific Resources Arthritis Foundation - Metropolitan Washington Chapter 2011 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, 6th Floor Washington, DC 20006  202-537-6800 (V) Disease center, drug information, research summaries, advocacy, and events and programs. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America - Maryland-Greater DC Chapter 6609 Reisterstown Road, Suite 204 Baltimore, MD 21215 E-mail: info@aafa-md.org  410-484-2054 (V) Cancer Support Foundation 8268 Academy Road Ellicott City, MD 21043  E-mail: cartercindy2000@yahoo.com  410-964-9563 (V) Develop individualized plans for survivors and caregivers providing financial life lines for everyday issues. Free services include getting help with insurance, paying for medicine, transportation, paying for utilities, eviction issues, paying co-pays for medicine, food and clothes, medical supplies and car payments.  Back to top Center of Sickle Cell Disease Howard University College of Medicine 2121 Georgia Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20059 E-mail: sicklecell@howard.edu  202-806-7930 (V) Comprehensive medical care, research, testing, education, counseling and community outreach. Chemical Sensitivity Disorders Assocation 5717 Beech Avenue Bethesda, MD 20817 E-mail: laplumlee@pol.net    301-897-9614 (V) A peer support group providing help for persons with chemical sensitivity and their families in finding physicians, legal support, safe products and understanding their rights under the ADA. Chemical Sensitivity Foundation 4 Wren Drive Brunswick, ME 04011 E-mail: info@chemicalsensitivityfoundation.org  207-725-8570 (V) Raise public awareness about multiple chemical sensitivity.  Back to top Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Metro DC Chapter 6917 Arlington Road, Suite 308 Bethesda, MD 20814 E-mail: metro-dc@cff.org  301-657-8444 (V)  1-877-657-8444 (Toll Free) Epilepsy Foundation - National Office  8301 Professional Place Landover, MD 20785 E-mail: webcontent@efa.org   1-800-332-1000 (Toll Free) Services include housing assistance, family services, advocacy, employment services, support groups and giving opportunities. Hemophilia Association of the Capital Area 10560 Main Street, Suite 604 Fairfax, VA 22030  E-mail: hacacares@verizon.net  703-352-7641 (V) The HACA Family Assistance Program provides financial support for the uncovered medical bills and basic living expense emergencies for individuals afflicted with bleeding disorders and their families.  Back to top Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - Greater Washington Chapter 5845 Richmond Hwy, Suite 800 Alexandria, VA 22303  703-960-1100 (V) Medical research, patient and community services, professional and public education, and organ donation programs. Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. - Greater Washington Chapter 2000 L Street, NW, Suite 710 Washington, DC 20036 E-mail: info@lupusgw.org  202-349-1155 (V)  1-888-349-1167 (Toll Free) Montgomery County Stroke Association P.O. Box 9343 Silver Spring, MD 20916-9343 E-mail: info@mcstroke.org  301-681-6272 (V)  Nonprofit organization offering support and information to stroke survivors and their caregivers. Computer-aided speech-language therapy group sessions and professionally led family support groups.  Back to top Montgomery Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Center, Inc. One Monterra Court Rockville, MD 20850 E-mail: contactus@montgomerymscenter.org  301-838-9555 (V) Help those affected by MS adjust to the disease and learn to live their lives to the fullest. The Center offers eight support groups facilitated by licensed social workers, recreational activities and lectures. Muscular Dystrophy Association - District Office Maureen Kiley, Health Care Service Coordinator  E-mail: dcva@mdausa.org  703-476-5780 (V) Clinics, support groups, summer camps, equipment loans and more. National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20015-2030 E-mail: info@kidneywdc.org  202-244-7900 (V) Medical research, patient and community services, professional and public education, and organ donation programs.  Back to top National Multiple Sclerosis Society Maryland Chapter 11403 Cronhill Drive, Suite E Owings Mills, MD 21117 E-mail: info@nmss-md.org  443-641-1200 (V) 1-800-344-4867 (Toll Free) National Capital Chapter 1800 M Street, NW, Suite 750 South Washington, DC 20036 E-mail: information@msandyou.org  202-296-5363 (V) Provide comprehensive support services to help people with MS and their families better cope with the consequences of the disease. Offer education programs, emotional support options such as peer counseling, self-help group services such as equipment assistance and respite care, and free literature. National Tay-Sachs Foundation E-mail: info@ntsad.org  1-800-906-8723 (Toll Free) Provide information about Tay-Sachs, Canavan, and related genetic diseases, and places for screening. Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation (OIF) 804 W. Diamond Avenue, Suite 210 Gaithersburg, MD 20878 E-mail: bonelink@oif.org  301-947-0083 (V)  1-800-981-2663 (Toll Free) Osteogenesis is a condition which causes bones to break or become brittle.  Back to top Polio Society 4200 Wisconsin Avenue, #106273 Washington, DC 20016 E-mail: poliosociety@yahoo.com  301-897-8180 (V) Provide educational resources and support group services to people who had polio and are now experiencing the late effects of polio. Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance 801 Roeder Road, Suite 750 Silver Spring, MD 20910 E-mail: info@tsallianceorg    301-562-9890 (V)  1-800-225-6872 (Toll Free) Information and support network. Dedicated to finding a cure for tuberous sclerosis while improving the lives of those affected.  Back to top

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