ALS Society of Alberta

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Our Society | Meet Our Team | The Edmonton Chapter | 2001 Annual Report

Check out our 2002 Annual Report!

What does the ALS Society of Alberta do?

The ALS Society of Alberta is dedicated to making everyday the best possible day for people with ALS.

Information, Referral and Home Visits: Individuals with ALS and their families are provided with information about ALS, and the services that are available. They are also provided with help in navigating through the health care system and in accessing equipment and services in a timely fashion. Staff members conduct home visits to provide information and support, and stay in touch by phone and E-mail.

Equipment and Assistive Technology: Mobility devices such as power wheel chairs and scooters, and communication equipment such as laptop computers and electronic speech devices, give freedom of movement to the paralysed, and a voice to the silent. These items, as well as things such as hospital beds and lifts are all things that a person with ALS will need during the course of the disease. ALS is a rapidly progressive disease and individuals cannot afford to wait for the equipment they need. The ALS Society provides equipment, works with families and insurance companies to fund the equipment, and makes up any funding shortfall. The society maintains a pool of equipment so that the right piece of equipment may be available immediately.

Support Groups: The ALS Society believes that by sharing the frustrations, fears, and inspirations of individuals and family members, barriers of isolation and loneliness can be broken. Bringing individuals with ALS together provides an opportunity for them to help and support each other.

Awareness and Education: To beat this disease we must make people aware of it. The society does this by publishing books, producing videos, maintaining a website, and promoting the cause at special events. The society also works with medical professionals and caregivers to make sure they know about the disease and how to deal with it.