Agency Details:

Muscular Dystrophy Association, Vermont Division

Since 1950 the Muscular Dystrophy Association has been striving to find the causes and cures to 43 different neuro-muscular diseases. Though significant research and breakthroughs have been made by MDA-funded scientists, MDA also made itself available to the immediate needs of those affected by any of the forms of muscular dystrophy. A network of patient services are readily available through more than 190 field offices and 240 hospital-affiliated clinics nationwide.

Description:
Clinic services at FAHC which include initial diagnosis, follow-up medical care, physical, occupational and respiratory therapy evaluations, assistance with purchase and repair of wheelchairs, genetic counseling, and flu vaccinations. Also a summer camp for children ages 6-21, support group sessions and research. All services are free of charge.

Contact person: Piper Allport, Program Coordinator, (802) 862-6424, (email)

Office fax number: (518) 453-1477

Address:

1 Marcus Blvd, #203 Albany, NY 12205-5953 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.mda.usa.org

Miscellaneous Information

1. What target populations does your agency serve?
	Vermont and Saratoga County, NY
4. Please indicate your organization type:
	Independent 501 (c)3
How many clients do you serve annually?
	40 individuals in Vermont were served in 2002.
Volunteers for this agency can serve in these county(s):
	Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle Counties

Last updated on March 11, 2009