Advocacy

Request for Letters of Intent Now Open

April 16, 2025 Comments Off on Request for Letters of Intent Now Open

ALS United Connecticut proudly announces letters of intent for ALS research funding are now being accepted by ALS Network from April 15 to May 19, 2025. We are honored to…

ALS United CT Travels to Hartford for Rare Disease Day at State House

March 4, 2025 Comments Off on ALS United CT Travels to Hartford for Rare Disease Day at State House

On February 25, Amy Chickles, Director of Programs at ALS United Connecticut, joined more than 50 members of the rare disease community for Rare Disease Day at the Connecticut State House. Patients, parents,…

ALS United CT Opposes Cuts to Research Grants at the NIH

February 20, 2025 Comments Off on ALS United CT Opposes Cuts to Research Grants at the NIH

ALS research is critical to finding treatments and a cure. ALS United Connecticut joins the healthcare community from across the United States to oppose cuts to research grants at the…

Questioning Your Medicare Advantage Plan Enrollment Decision?

February 18, 2025 Comments Off on Questioning Your Medicare Advantage Plan Enrollment Decision?

Although the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period is currently underway and ends on March 31, Medicare beneficiaries who want to change Medicare Advantage plans, or switch to traditional Medicare, may…

Applications Open for LEITH Lab’s Possibilities Grant

February 7, 2025 Comments Off on Applications Open for LEITH Lab’s Possibilities Grant

Applications are now open for The LEITH Lab‘s Possibilities Grant and will be accepted until Saturday, February 15th. The Possibilities Grant Program is designed specifically to provide support for Black or African-American…

The Importance of Emergency Prepardness

February 6, 2025 Comments Off on The Importance of Emergency Prepardness

When an emergency or natural disaster strikes, it is important for everyone, especially for people living with ALS, to be prepared. It may seem like a lot of work, but…

Our Next “Ask The Expert” to Take Place Feb. 20

February 3, 2025 Comments Off on Our Next “Ask The Expert” to Take Place Feb. 20

ALS United Connecticut couldn’t be more excited, as Carol Hamilton, Senior Vice President of Development from ALS TDI joins us for our Ask the Expert webinar on February 20 at…

Support Families Fighting ALS Today!

December 17, 2024 Comments Off on Support Families Fighting ALS Today!

The most challenging eight months of Brian’s life began when he was just 12 years old and his dad approached him and said those three devastating words: “I have ALS.” When…

Read Maria’s Story as She Shares Her Determination to End ALS!

December 11, 2024 Comments Off on Read Maria’s Story as She Shares Her Determination to End ALS!

Maria, caregiver to her husband Daniel, is on a mission to rally support and raise vital funds, joining forces with ALS United CT in the fight to find a cure…

CT DEEP Adds All-Terrain Wheelchairs to State Parks

September 25, 2024 Comments Off on CT DEEP Adds All-Terrain Wheelchairs to State Parks

We were excited to attend the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection’s demonstration of its recently purchased All-Terrain wheelchairs on September 23rd. Five State Parks throughout Connecticut (Rocky Neck…