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The ALS Association - DC/MD/VA Chapter was founded in 1991 to serve the needs of those living with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) and their families throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Each year we serve nearly 900 individuals and families affected by ALS.

The Chapter focuses primarily on providing services and support to those currently living with the disease and their families, while also supporting the research and advocacy efforts, led by its National Office. The Chapter supports the National Office through revenue sharing and research contributions. The National Office supports the Chapters by providing up-to-date information, support and materials. 

The ALS Association (National Office and the DC/MD/VA Chapter) operates under a shared mission: to help people living with ALS and to leave no stone unturned in search for the cure. On a daily basis staff and volunteers are working diligently to develop programs to ensure that our ALS family can count on the caring, compassionate support of people who understand the daily challenges of living with this disease.

The ALS Association is the only national not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS and battling the disease on every front. The ALS Association covers all the bases — research, community services, public education, and advocacy — in providing help and hope to those facing the disease.

How We Help

Our Chapter offers a full range of services to guide individuals and families learn more about ALS. We provide pertinent information for patients, caregivers, family members, friends and healthcare workers.


The ALS Association is dedicated to providing people affected by ALS, their family and friends with information, support and resources  to live a fuller life and better meet the daily challenges of living with ALS. 

Our services are free of charge and we are continually expanding and refining our initiatives to serve the needs of the ALS community.

In addition to serving people with ALS, the Chapter provides services to people with primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) who live in our service area of Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

  • The ALS Association DC/MD/VA Chapter provides the following services for free:


    • Support Groups
    • Home visits
    • Assistive Technology loans
    • Independence Grants
    • Caregiver Training

    We are proud to support the work of the following ALS Clinics:

    • The ALS Association Certified Center at George Washington University Hospital
    • The ALS Association Certified Center at The University of Maryland
    • The ALS Association Certified Center at The Richard R. Dart ALS Clinic, University of Virginia Health System
    • The ALS Clinic at Peninsula Regional Medical Center
    • The Riverside ALS Clinic at Riverside Rehabilitation Institute
    • Sentara ALS Clinic, Virginia Beach, VA
    • Virginia Commonwealth University ALS Clinic
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