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Full Member of the International Alliance

Japan ALS Association

Mr Kimiaki Kanazawa, Secretary General

Zuicho Building 101
1-15-15 Kudankita
Chiyoda-ku Tokyo
102-0073 Japan

Tel  +81 3 3512 9155   Fax +81 3234 9156 
Email:          jalsa@jade.dti.ne.jp
Website:        www.alsjapan.org

Region Covered:

Japan

Date Founded:

April 1986

Branches/Chapters:

32

Activities:

  • Educating the public about ALS/MND
  • Collecting and disseminating information about ALS/MND
  • Lobbying for Government action to improve medical and welfare systems and to accord full political participation to PALS
  • Managing research scholarship (JALSA Fund established 1994) to promote scientific research and care skills
  • Providing consultations to PALS and their families and helping them gain better communication equipment
  • Publishing care manuals and organizing training seminars
  • Publishing a quarterly bulletin ‘JALSA’
  • Participating in international activities to exchange information and to work together to conquer ALS
  • Working towards the goal of establishing a society where PALS can live with dignity

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