Those living with ALS, their families, friends, caregivers, and health care professionals can speak with specialized care services staff regarding many aspects of ALS care, available community resources, and services.
Join us to celebrate the ALS Association and Lou Gehrig Day at Petco Park! We will be cheering on our very own San Diego Padres as they take on the Miami Marlins!
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was a global phenomenon that changed the fight against ALS forever. In the summer of 2014, three young men living with ALS took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and inspired people around the world to dump ice water on their heads and donate to an ALS organization. Over 17 million people participated in the Challenge and raised $115 million for The ALS Association.
In honor of National Volunteer Month, we are recognizing Dylan White for giving his time to photography and video production for us. Dylan's father was diagnosed with ALS in 2017, and he soon realized he wanted to use his skills to give back to the ALS community.
The Communication and Assistive Device Program is meant to serve those who do not have insurance coverage for a device or those in need of a short-term loan while awaiting insurance coverage. The program can connect you with community speech-language pathologists to assist with insurance paperwork.
The grant program provides financial assistance to individuals diagnosed with ALS and their families. This support covers costs associated with their diagnosis, including communication devices, medical expenses, home modifications, home care, and transportation needs.
Our Compassionate Kinship for Caregivers Program can help you make connections with others who have experienced similar roles by linking you to a Volunteer Peer Mentor.
People with ALS may need extensive durable medical equipment (DME) at some point during their illness. Our equipment loan closets contain primarily used and donated equipment, from bed rails to bath benches to power wheelchairs.
This program provides assistance to support permanent ramp structures for people living with ALS in need. Financial as well as consultative services are part of this program.