Click on the name to be directed to the site. The following is a list of Regional and National Parkinson’s resources that our members have used. It is not comprehensive nor does it imply a recommendation or endorsement by the Brevard Parkinson’s Support Group. The list is provided for information only.
APDA is a national organization sponsoring centers of excellence across the country. The closest center to Brevard co. is Mayo Clinic Jacksonville/
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Centers of Excellence at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville for treatment of movement disorders. Free information, grants for research, Young Onset forum.
NPF is a national organization sponsoring centers of excellence across the country. The closest center to Brevard co. is in Gainesville at Shands
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Center of Excellence at Shands in Gainseville for treatment of movement disorders. Free information, grants for research, Young Onset forum, Ask the Specialist Forum (doctor, dietitian, occupational therapist etc.) Young Onset resources.
A not for profit dedicated to improve the awareness, diagnosis, and management of movement disorders among people living with these conditions and the professionals who care for them. Offers provider training, patient information and resources, chat, discussion, publications, and online resources. Comprehensive list of International Guide to Movement Disorder Patient Advocacy Groups and Foundations as well as a listing of available grants on the Web site.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease within the decade through an aggressively funded research agenda and ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today.
Source for contributing to latest research. Good resource for fund raising, political action and community advocacy.
NINDS is part of the National Institute of Health. The mission of NINDS is to reduce the burden of neurological disease. They conduct research, provide grants to public and private institutions and individuals in fields related to its areas of interest, operate a program of contracts for the funding of research and research support efforts in selected areas of institute need, provide individual and institutional fellowships to increase scientific expertise in neurological fields, and collect and disseminate research information related to neurological disorders.
Regional American Parkinson’s Disease Association chapter located in Orlando. Free information, support groups, advocacy, fund raising, and ask the doctor forum
