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References and Resources
Suggested by Paul Berger
Stroke survivors can use the Internet—I do!
There are many resources, products, references and tools available to help you regain your life and achieve your goals. Click here for reviews of the products and books I use everyday. Click here to learn about screen reader software and the accessibility features of our website. Here are the other association websites I visit often.
Other Associations
http://www.biausa.org/index.html The Brain Injury Association of America was founded in 1980 by a group of individuals who wanted to improve the quality of life for their family members who had sustained brain injuries. The Brain Injury Association of America encompasses a national network of more than 40 chartered state affiliates across the country, as well as hundreds of local chapters and support groups. By acting as a clearinghouse of community service information and resources, participating in legislative advocacy, facilitating prevention awareness, hosting educational programs and encouraging research, the Brain Injury Association of America and its affiliates work to reach the millions of individuals living with the "silent epidemic" of brain injury.
www.labtestsonline.org/ Lab Tests Online has been designed to help you, as a patient or caregiver, to better understand the many clinical lab tests that are part of routine care as well as diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of conditions and diseases. The work of the clinical laboratory professional - who analyzes chemical indicators in the body to provide the doctor with a clearer picture of a patient's health - has long been an unseen aspect of health care. Yet, clinical lab tests often provide the link between the patient's presentation of symptoms and the doctor's diagnosis of and prescribed treatment for a particular condition or disease. Through preventative screening, lab tests also aid in the early detection of potentially fatal conditions, and in so doing, lead to early treatment. In short, lab tests can help both to save lives and to improve the quality of life.
www.thefamilycaregiver.org The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) supports, empowers, educates, and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for a chronically ill, aged, or disabled loved one.
www.phrma.org/about_phrma The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association of America (PhRMA), provides information on prescription drugs, including links to assistance programs for people in financial need
www.toastmasters.org Toastmasters helps you set goals to improveyour communication and confidence by following a structured program, with constructive support from others in the club. Local Toastmasters clubs meet at different times and places, with very reasonable dues
www.abanet.org/legalservices/lris/directory/ This American Bar Association committee provides support and assistance to local public service lawyer referral programs that provide information on appropriate, quality legal services to the public. E-mail (lris@staff.abanet.org) or call (312) 988-5754 for more information.
http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/home.jsp Family Caregiver Alliance has developed a wide array of services and publications based on caregiver needs and offers programs at local, state, and national levels. Often described as a "one-stop shopping center for caregivers," Family Caregiver Alliance programs and services.
http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp The mission of the Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes
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