The ALS Better Care Act, championed by bipartisan leaders, ensures #Medicare coverage for vital #ALS services like physical therapy, counseling, and more. We're fighting for better access to high-quality #ALS care. Support the ALS Better Care Act‼️votervoice.net/MDA/Campaigns/….

Sharing great news from our partnership with TSA, covering Mindy Henderson's experience with excellent customer service at @AUStinAirport, #MDA's #AccessibleAirTravel campaign, #TSACares, and much more. Check it out 📰: tsa.gov/about/employee…

Need a last-minute gift for your favorite person living with ALS? 🎁 Check out our friend Sarah Nauser's gift guide. She posted this handy list, and we asked her if we could share it! 💙 These items can be controlled with an eye gaze device and/or other smart home technology. 📱

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We debuted as a formal non-profit in 2023 with support from ALS Hope Foundation . One year later - our self report! And at the bottom, a request. endthelegacy.org/latestnews

This past weekend I had the opportunity to serve as a Research Ambassador Mentor for a class of the NEALS Consortium Clinical Research Learning Institute. It was a great class filled with people ready to be more empowered and educated consumers of science. #neverstoplearning

Dr Terry Heiman-Patterson joined with other ALS organizations & advocates to discuss the ALS Better Care Act (HR 5663/S.3258). This is critical legislation that will provide essential access to multidisciplinary care and clinical trials for people with ALS. Thank you!

#MDA is pleased to announce Brooke Eby, #ALS patient and advocate, as the Keynote Speaker at the 2024 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference. Her presentation will take place on March 4 at 10am ET. Read here for more details: mda.org/press-releases… #MDAconference

We joined #ALS physicians, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Les Turner ALS Foundation, and I AM ALS on the Hill yesterday to advocate together for a bill to improve access to ALS clinics for people living with ALS. Join us and ask your lawmakers to cosponsor the ALS Better Care Act: als.quorum.us/campaign/51390/

The ALS Association Muscular Dystrophy Association Les Turner ALS Foundation I AM ALS Don't forget ALS Hope Foundation! I see Dr. Terry Heiman-Patterson in your pic and she has worked for years to collect the data showing the true costs of providing ALS multidisciplinary care, and the disparate costs and quality of care in different communities. #BetterTogether #EndALS

The 2024 I AM ALS Community Summit and flag event will be from May 29th - June 1st, and there is still plenty of time to add your name or a loved one's name to a flag. Add a name here: iamals.org/action/2024fla…

📢 The International Symposium on #ALS #MND is back for its 35th year! 📢 📆 6 – 8 December 2024 📍 Montreal, Canada ✍️ Abstract submission opens 7 May 💻 Virtual option (incl. selected live-streamed sessions) More info ⬇️ #alsmndsymp symposium.mndassociation.org

This is an amazing new resource for the ALS community. Thank you Nadia and ALS TDI team!

The ALS Clinic Advisor is a powerful resource because of YOU! Your insights help identify best practices that can improve the quality of care for the ALS Community! To learn more, please visit …ospatial-hub-nonprofit.hub.arcgis.com/pages/r1-commu…

Breaking news - tofersen has been recommended for approval by the EMA for the treatment of people with SOD1 MND. We will provide more information soon on how we are continuing to work with @MNDAssoc and My Name'5 Doddie Foundation to understand this outcome and what it means for people in the UK.

Terry-Heiman Patterson, MD @Heimanpatterson has been committed to #ALS since 1982 when she started her multidisciplinary clinic at the Hahnemann University in #Philadelphia, PA and has remained dedicated to ALS ever since. Over the years her commitment has continued to grow as

(THREAD) Attn: ALS Researchers! There are 3 WEEKS until the FY24 DoD CDMRP #ALSRP LOI deadlines on June 18th. More info here: cdmrp.health.mil/funding/alsrp There are no pre-applications this year, thus no initial round of pre-app review to be invited to submit full proposals. 1/

Resource Announcement! Check out the ALS Guide to PT and OT, created by the NEALS Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist Committee. This guide offers essential information for supporting people with #ALS. #ALSawarenessmonth ➡️ neals.org/people-living-…

You still have ⏲️ to send comments to U.S. Department of Transportation on the monumental proposal to improve the #flying experience for passengers with #wheelchairs & mobility devices. 🚨 DOT extended the deadline to June 12! Send in your comments today! votervoice.net/MDA/Campaigns/…

Sara Feldman, PT, DPT, ATP has been the Physical Therapist and Assistive Technology Professional at the MDA/ALS Center of Hope in Philadelphia since 1994. In addition to her clinical work, Sara Feldman is the Clinical Evaluator for #clinicaltrials and is passionate about