Muscular Dystrophy Resources offered at Muscular Dystrophy Association
Muscular Dystrophy Resources offered at Muscular Dystrophy Association
Provides one-on-one support and information about muscular dystrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and related neuromuscular diseases, including clinical trials, care centers, programs, research and advocacy, summer camps, volunteer opportunities and community referrals.
Physical Address
4800 South Macadam Avenue, Portland, OR 97239
Hours
M-F, 9am-5pm.
Website
Application process
Visit website or call for information.
Fee
None for Resource Center services. MDA Care Centers accept most insurances.
Eligibility
Must have a diagnosis of one of the 43 neuromuscular diseases covered. Includes Myasthenia Gravis, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Summer camps: Ages 8-17.
Languages
Interpreter services
American Sign Language
Service area
Wahkiakum, WA Skamania, WA Cowlitz, WA Clark, WA OR
Agency info
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Provides help with one-on-one support to navigate services, activities, and more. Examples of programs include virtual support groups, summer camps, and a clinic at Oregon Health & Science University to anyone with a form of neuromuscular disease.