Each year, thousands of newborns with #RareDiseases are identified via #NewbornScreening. This early detection can be lifesaving. The elimination of the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns & Children risks the preventable death and suffering of children with treatable disorders. Read our full statement from #NORD CEO Pamela Gavin: https://lnkd.in/eN5Cg6PX
National Organization for Rare Disorders
Non-profit Organizations
Danbury, CT 37,382 followers
Alone we are rare. Together we are strong.®
About us
The National Organization for Rare Disorders, a 501(c)(3) organization, is an independent patient advocacy organization dedicated to helping individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them. NORD, along with its 330 patient organization members, is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and patient support services. NORD serves all stakeholders in the rare disease community, including patients and their families, patient organizations, researchers, medical professionals, medical students, and companies developing orphan products. NORD also works closely with many government agencies, most notably the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All NORD programs are focused on one ultimate goal -- to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by rare diseases. NORD is the official sponsor of Rare Disease Day in the US, an observance day held on the last day of February each year worldwide. Its goals are to raise awareness for rare diseases and improve access to treatment and medical representation for individuals with rare diseases and their families. To learn more, visit rarediseaseday.us. To learn more please visit the NORD website at www.rarediseases.org. You can also follow NORD on Twitter at @RareDiseases.
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Danbury, CT
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1983
- Specialties
- rare diseases, patient assistance, patient support, rare disease information, advocacy, information for medical professionals, research, online communities, and orphan diseases
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55 Kenosia Avenue
Danbury, CT 06810, US
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1779 Massachusetts Avenue
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Washington, DC 20036, US
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Quincy, MA 02169, US
Employees at National Organization for Rare Disorders
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Lynn Crisci
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Updates
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Thank you, #MT Rep. Paul Tuss, for advocating to give #RareDisease patients, families, and doctors a seat at the table in #Montana’s health policy conversations. “We don’t know what we don’t know,” said Rep. Tuss, Rare Disease Advisory Council (RDAC) bill sponsor. “We have to ask them—and this is how we can do it.” The #RDAC bill passed out of committee today! Onward. #MTleg
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⏳ Last chance to register! In 2 weeks, I’ll be speaking alongside Katie Kowalski from National Organization for Rare Disorders on how we’ve overcome challenges in educational partnerships and technology integration to bridge critical gaps in #RareDiseaseEducation. 💫 🦓 With 138 sessions delivered and over 68,000 participants impacted, we’re sharing proven strategies for patient advocacy groups and technology vendors. Save your seat before it’s too late! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3QAHlKK #Medlive #NORD #MedicalEducation #PatientEducation #Webinar #Partnerships #HealthcareInnovation #RareDisease
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This dad didn't accept that there was "nothing he could do" for his son's #AlexanderDisease. He researched, developed hypotheses, and contacted scientists. Now, his organization, End Axd, is funding #AI research at Duke Health, a #NORD Rare Disease Center of Excellence. Their story is a reminder that #RareDisease research is powered by patient advocacy and patient experiences! Never accept "no" for an answer when it comes to you or your child's future. Read more: https://lnkd.in/emGasNm6 #Leukodystrophy #DukeHealth #DukeMedicine #Bioengineering #WhiteMatter #Neurology
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Join us for NORD’s Rare Disease Scientific Symposium, June 2-3! Where leading researchers, clinicians, and patient advocates unite to discuss groundbreaking advancements and the future of #RareDisease science: NORDscience.org Don’t miss this chance to collaborate, innovate, and drive progress for the rare disease community. Register by April 30 for early bird pricing! Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4hV0X7A
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Calling the #MitochondrialDisease community! Join clinicians, researchers and families at United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation's Mitochondrial Medicine 2025 Conference in St. Louis, June 18-21. Register for #MitoMed2025 now: www.umdfconference.org
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Do you or a loved one need assistance with premium, copay, or medical costs related to #ShortBowelSyndrome? NORD’s #SBS Patient Assistance Program is here to help! Apply online today: https://bit.ly/3Y9zckE Questions? Contact us at SBS@rarediseases.org 📩 #Colectomy #Gastroenterology #Gastroenterologist #ShortBowel #ChronsDisease International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD)
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Hey #Oregon #RareDisease advocates! Join NORD in Salem on Tuesday, April 22, to support the creation of an #OR Rare Disease Advisory Council. Meet with legislators and share why an #RDAC is essential. Register to join us here: https://bit.ly/4hkb9qb
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Our latest #CME-credited program with Medlive - A PlatformQ Health Brand explores MEK inhibitor therapy for plexiform neurofibromas associated with #Neurofibromatosis type 1 (#NF1). Start learning today: https://bit.ly/4iHbPHb #MedEd #Neurofibromatosis1 #PlexiformNeurofibromas #PlexiformNeurofibroma #MEKinhibitor
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The U.S. must expand coverage for and access to #NewbornScreening, #BiomarkerTesting and rapid #WholeGenomeSequencing, which have been crucial for the early diagnosis of certain #RareDiseases, says NORD Policy Analyst Mason Barrett in The Pathologist. Read more about what's needed to get there: https://bit.ly/42iuFyV