Resources
American Parkinson’s Disease Association
Provides information on support groups, treatment options and health-care facilities across the United States.
apdaparkinson.org
Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia & Parkinson’s Foundation
Works to encourage new research and scientists in the field of dystonia and Parkinson’s disease, and to heighten awareness about these movement disorders.
dystonia-parkinsons.org
Davis Phinney Foundation
Founded by retired cyclist Davis Phinney, the goal of the organization is to inspire and inform PD patients through the funding of exercise and speech programs; and, encouragement of those impacted by the disease to celebrate the daily victories in their lives.
davisphinneyfoundation.org
DBS-STN.org
DBS-STN.org is committed to helping improve the quality of life of DBS-STN patients and their caregivers. Through patient and caregiver surveys, this online community is not only asking questions, but providing answers that will help the DBS-STN community.
dbs-stn.org
International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
A comprehensive resource for movement disorder information and the hub of movement disorder activities on the web.
movementdisorders.org
National Parkinson’s Foundation
Offers extensive treatment information and news about Parkinson’s for patients and caregivers.
parkinson.org
Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation
A non-profit that seeks to make the Pacific Northwest a leading center for the study and treatment of movement disorders. It helps fund the Booth Gardner Parkinson’s Care Center in Kirkland, Washington.
nwpf.org
Parkinson’s Association of the Rockies
Provides direct services to PD patients and their families through adaptive aids, emotional support and respite care. In addition, they work to educate and raise awareness of the special needs of PD patients among the community and health care workers with the goal of improving the quality of life for the patient and their family.
parkinsonrockies.org
Parkinson’s Action Network (PAN)
An advocacy-oriented non-profit that seeks to increase awareness about PD and to educate policy makers as the importance of federal research funding on the disease, among other goals.
parkinsonsaction.org
Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF)
Promotes and helps fund research into the causes of and cure for Parkinson’s and for better treatment of symptoms.
pdf.org
The Parkinson’s Alliance
Raises funds, largely through partnerships and matching fund affiliations, for research into the causes of and potential cures for PD.
parkinsonsalliance.org
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
Directly funds research initiatives related to finding a cure for PD and increasing the effectiveness of existing treatments.
michaeljfox.org
Unity Walk
Raises funds for research and awareness of PD. They support seven related non-profits in this area through a walk in Central Park, New York, NY each year.
unitywalk.org