The possibility of a government shutdown could have far-reaching and disastrous consequences for people living with ALS and those who depend on government-funded programs and support systems. A shutdown will disrupt the vital services and resources that many individuals with ALS and their families rely on daily.
The ALS Association has launched two new grant funding opportunities designed to support research focused on better management of the disease and reduction of its complications. These grants, worth several million dollars over the next two years, will fund the development of new assistive technologies and strengthen the quality of ALS care.
The ALS Association celebrates the accomplishment of San Diego State University assistant men’s basketball coach Mark Fisher, who will become the first known person living with ALS to coach in a Final Four. Mark was diagnosed with ALS in 2011 and has been serving as an assistant coach for the Aztecs since 2001.
The U.S. House and Senate are preparing legislation that determines how much will be spent on research. We need as many members as possible of the House and Senate to sign “Dear Colleague” letters committing to support increased funding for ALS.