Search Results: MCH Organizations

Annotation: The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is a nonprofit organization that works to control and find a cure for asthma and allergic diseases. The foundation supports research projects, patient and public education programs, public policy and advocacy efforts, and a network of chapters and support groups. Services to consumers include referrals, reference information, and publications. AAFA produces three bimonthly newsletters—Advance (patient education), Healthlines (for adolescents with asthma), and Leader's Link for support group leaders), and provides pamphlets, books, and videotapes on asthma and allergic diseases. A catalog is also available. Some materials are available in Spanish.

Keywords: Allergies, Asthma, Medical research, Information services, , Respiratory diseases

Annotation: The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) is a national organization of parents, professionals, and people with specific learning disabilities. The association works to accurately identify and remediate people with learning disabilities and to share innovative ideas and teaching techniques. It also disseminates data, evaluates programs, promotes research, and works to increase awareness of the problems of people with learning disabilities, providing consumers with referrals and publications. The newsletter LDA Newsbriefs is published six times a year. Other publications include a journal and a resource catalog. Some materials are available in Spanish. The association also sponsors conferences and training seminars.

Keywords: Dyslexia, Information services, Medical research, , Learning disabilities