Those with ALS who are in need of language interpretation services can speak with their care coordinator about access to an interpreter. The ALS Association wishes to provide support to all persons living with ALS.
In conjunction with Scholarship America and the Paula Kovarick Segalman Family Scholarship Fund For ALS, applicants must be individuals who have had finances impacted due to having been diagnosed with ALS themselves, or a parent or guardian or immediate family member (living or deceased) having been diagnosed with ALS. Additional eligibility criteria apply.
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.
The Monthly Webinar Series features presentations about topics of interest to those living with ALS and their families. Each presentation will be recorded and posted for later viewing.
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.
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.