Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory 2025/2026

ASSOCIATIONS FOR SPECIFIC ILLNESSES

Foundation for Fighting Blindness 6925 Oakland Mills Rd. #701 Columbia, MD 21045 800-683-5555 (Toll Free) 800-683-5551 (TDD) 630-777-4866 (Chicago Chapter) www.fightingblindness.org Leading funder for retinal disease research that also organizes events such as VisionWalks, dinners, webinars and seminars.

FIBROMYALGIA American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association (AFSA) PO Box 32698 Tucson, AZ 85751 520-733-1570 www.afsafund.org Nation’s leading non-profit dedicated to funding research. Lists fibromyalgia resources. National Fibromyalgia Association 3857 Birch St., Suite 312 New Port Beach, CA 92660 Non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of those with fibromyalgia through advocacy, research and programs . HEARING American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 2200 Research Blvd Rockville, MD 20850-3289 301-296-5700 | 301-296-5650 (TTY) 800-638-8255 (Non-Members) 800-498-2071 (Members) www.asha.org This association is committed to ensuring that all people with speech, language and hearing disorders receive services to help them communicate effectively. Chicago Hearing Society 1444 W. Willow St. Chicago, IL 60642 773-248- 9121 | 773-904-0154 (Videophone) www.chicagohearingsociety.org Mission: To empower deaf, hard of hearing and hearing people to communicate with each other, thereby lessening the isolation which separates them. nfa@fmaware.net www.fmaware.net

HEART HEALTH American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231 312-346-4675 (Chicago Office) 217-331-6773 (Illinois Office) 800-242-8721 (Customer Service) www.heart.org Mission: To build healthier lives, free from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

IMMUNE SYSTEM Lupus Foundation of America 2121 K Street NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20037 202-349-1155 www.lupus.org Offers programs of research, education,support and advocacy.

The Glaucoma Foundation 80 Maiden Lane Suite 700 New York, NY 10038 212-285-0080 www.glaucomafoundation.org

Mission: To fund ground-breaking research & educate the public about the disease & the importance of early detection to prevent blindness. Glaucoma Research Foundation 251 Post Street Suite 600 San Francisco, CA 94108 415-986-3162 | 800-826-6693 www.glaucoma.org Mission: Prevent vision loss from Glaucoma by investing in innovative research, education & support with the ultimate goal of finding a cure. llinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness (ISPB) 225 W. Wacker Dr., Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60606 312-363-6029 www.eyehealthillinois.org Promotes vision and eye health in Illinois, advocates for the passage of vision bills and offers programs to stress education and safety. Assists in buying low vision aides, lenses and glasses for those who cannot afford them. Website lists low income vision clinics.

Lupus Society of Illinois 411 S. Wells St., Suite 503 Chicago, IL 60607 312-542-0002 www.lupusil.org Non-profit health organization dedicated to finding the causes and cure for Lupus. Supports research and conducts education programs, information and activities to increase awareness of Lupus. KIDNEY HEALTH Kidney and Urology Foundation of America 63 W. Main St., Suite G Freehold, NJ 07728 800-633-6628 Dedicated to helping people with kidney and urologic diseases and individuals waiting for organ and tissuetransplants National Kidney Foundation of Illinois 215 W. Illinois St., Suite 1C Chicago, IL 60654 312-321-1500 | 800-954-3639 www.nkfi.org A non-profit organization dedicated to preventing kidney & urinary tract diseases, improving the health & well-being of individuals and families affected by kidney disease & increasing the availability of all organs for transplant.

Prevent Blindness America 225 W. Wacker Dr., Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60606 800-331-2020 www.preventblindness.org

National Hearing Conservation Association 2851 S. Parker Rd., Suite 1210 Aurora, CO 80014 303-224-9022 www.hearingconservation.org

MEDICAL RESOURCES

Nationwide volunteer organization for eye health and safety. Partners with other corporations, associations, non-profit organizations and government agencies.

Mission: To prevent hearing loss due to noise and other environmental factors in all sectors of society.

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