All legislative, regulatory and other policy proposals must be measured against the mission of The ALS Association: to discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest. Our advocacy guiding principles ground our public policy priorities. Learn more.
Our nationwide network of ALS Association chapters and other partners provide people living with ALS and their family and loved ones with support in communities across the country. Learn more.
Health insurers can play a critical role in making ALS livable for everyone, everywhere, but all too often barriers are erected that prevent people from accessing the health care services they need. We discuss the different barriers families affected by ALS have to face and The ALS Association's fight alongside them.
Decreased mobility is a challenge faced by every person living with ALS. However, you can take certain steps throughout each stage of ALS to improve your mobility. Your caregivers can help with some of them. Learn more.
Taking the time to understand the disease’s progression and make plans to deal with the physical impact can help ease the burdens faced by people living with ALS and their caregivers, helping them live longer, stronger, more independent lives.