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ResourcesAmerican Stroke AssociationThe American Stroke Association is the division of the American Heart Association that's solely focused on reducing disability and death from stroke through research, education, fundraising and advocacy. The American Heart Association created the American Stroke Association after many years of increasing emphasis on stroke. The American Heart Association spends more money on stroke research and programs than any other organization except the federal government. American Stroke Association - Stroke Connection “Warmline”The Stroke Family Support Network is a toll-free information and referral service offering free stroke support information to stroke survivors, caregivers, family members and healthcare professionals. Many stroke support specialists responding to the calls are stroke survivors or caregivers themselves. Call 1-888-4-STROKE (478-7653) and ask for the Stroke Family Support Network. To receive a free subscription to the Stroke Connection
Magazine, click below: Brain Attack CoalitionThe Brain Attack Coalition is a group of professional, voluntary and governmental entities dedicated to reducing the occurrence, disabilities and death associated with stroke. American Occupational Therapy AssociationAOTA is the nationally recognized professional association for nearly 50,000 occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. In addition to dealing with an individual's physical well-being, occupational therapy practitioners address psychological, social, and environmental factors that may impede independent functioning in all aspects of life. American Physical Therapy AssociationThe mission of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the principal membership organization representing and promoting the profession of physical therapy, is to further the profession's role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement dysfunctions and the enhancement of the physical health and functional abilities of members of the public. American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationASHA's mission is to ensure that all people with speech, language, and hearing disorders have access to quality services to help them communicate effectively. On this site you will find information to help you understand communication and communication disorders as well as a referral service, so you can get access to qualified professionals. National Aphasia AssociationThe National Aphasia Association is a nonprofit organization that promotes public education, research, rehabilitation and support services to assist people with aphasia and their families. National Family Caregivers AssociationThe National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) is a grass roots organization created to educate, support, empower and speak up for the millions of Americans who care for chronically ill, aged or disabled loved ones. Copyright (c) 2005 American Stroke Association of Atlanta, Georgia. Design by VibrantWeb.net |
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