Learning Disabilities Association of America

4156 Library Rd.

Pittsburgh, PA 15234-1349

(412) 341-1515

(888) 300-6710 (Toll-free)

(412) 344-0224 (FAX)

Email: info@ldaamerica.org

Website: www.ldaamerica.org

 

Disabling Conditions Served: Learning disabilities

 

Users Served: Persons with learning disabilities and their families, teachers, and other professionals

 

Services Provided:

• Information and referral

• Annual conference

• Support

• Advocacy

• Research updates

 

Resources Available:

Free informational packet of material on learning disabilities

Members receive a bimonthly newsletter

Learning Disabilities professional journal by subscription

A list of resources is available on the website

 

Local Branch:

Learning Disabilities Association of Indiana

PO Box 20584

Indianapolis, IN 46220-0584

(800) 284-2519

Email: support@lda-in.org

Website: www.lda-in.org

 

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Indiana Chapter

941 E. 86th St., Suite 100

Indianapolis, IN 46240

(317) 726-2270

(800) 846-7764 (Toll-free)

(317) 726-2280 (FAX)

Email: julie.creech@lls.org

Website: www.lls.org/in

 

Disabling Conditions Served: Leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma

 

Users Served: Persons with leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma, and their families

 

Services Provided:

Patient financial aid

Family support groups

Advocacy

Patient education

All patient services calls should be made to the Indianapolis office

 

Resources Available:

Booklets on diseases, treatments, and financial health matters

Spanish publications

Fact sheets on blood cancers

 

Branch Office:

Northeastern Indiana Branch Office

2000 N. Wells, Bldg. 5

Ft. Wayne, IN  46808

(219) 422-8389

(219) 422-8251 (FAX)

Email: spahrp@in-ftw.leukemia-lymphoma.org

 

Little People of America

Lil Hoosiers ( Indianapolis )

Chapter 24

Debbie Christensen, Contact person

3150 Normandy Rd.

Indianapolis, IN 46222

(317) 291-2500

Email: debc94@att.net

Website: www.lpaonline.org

                                                                       

Disabling Conditions Served: Growth disorders

 

Users Served: Families affected by growth disorders

 

Services Provided:

Information on dwarfism

Support for those suffering from dwarfism and their families

Discussion and chats with others who are affected by dwarfism

 

   

Lowe Syndrome Association

PO Box 864346

Plano, Texas 75083-4346

(972) 733-1338

Email: info@lowesyndrome.org

Website: www.lowesyndrome.org

 

Disabling Conditions Served: Lowe Syndrome

 

Users Served: Families who have children with Lowe Syndrome

 

Services Provided:

Research

Public awareness

Assistance to families of children with Lowe Syndrome

 

Resources Available:

Lowe Syndrome Association (free)

Living with Lowe Syndrome: A guide for Families, Friends and Professionals (single copy free, additional copies $4.00)

On the Beam newsletter; back issues available ($2.00)

 

Lupus Foundation of America

Northwest Indiana Chapter

PO Box 2763

Portage, IN 46368

(219) 762-6575 (Voice)

(866) 762-6575 (Toll-free, IN only)

(219) 764-4517 (FAX)

Email: info@lupusindiana.org

Website: www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/indiana_home.aspx (Local) or www.lupus.org (National)

 

Disabling Conditions Served: Lupus

 

Users Served: Adults and children affected by Lupus

 

Services Provided:

Support groups

Physician referrals

Online support

 

Resources Available:

See national Website for a wide variety of books, articles, and brochures.

 

 

 

 

Breaking New Ground
Purdue University
ABE Bldg., 225 S. University Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2093
(800) 825-4264 or (765) 494-5013
www.breakingnewground.info
bng@ecn.purdue.edu