2024 Alliance Meeting
The 2024 Alliance Meeting will be attended by 100+ delegates in-person and 100+ delegates virtually from over 40 countries around the globe that represent the Alliance’s many member associations. The meeting […]
The 2024 Alliance Meeting will be attended by 100+ delegates in-person and 100+ delegates virtually from over 40 countries around the globe that represent the Alliance’s many member associations. The meeting […]
The Allied Professionals Forum (APF) includes clinical care presentations for ALS/MND health and social care professionals. During the APF, practitioners from around the globe come together to share their practical knowledge […]
The International Symposium is the biggest annual conference dedicated to ALS and MND research. Each year we bring together researchers from around the world to share new understanding of amyotrophic […]
In this webinar, Drs. Andrews, Babu and Bedlack will explain what Expanded Access Programs (EAPs) are and how they differ from other pathways by which people living with ALS can […]
About the Program Every caregiver — and every caregiving journey — is unique, but there are some commonalities among caregivers of family members living with ALS. Most say caregiving is […]
In 2016, a "secret shopper" initiative was launched to assess the responsiveness of ALS clinical trial sites to patient inquiries. The findings revealed significant challenges in both the quality and […]
When you slide more or less quickly from independence to total physical and social dependence, you really need to have confidence in your environment and in society in order not […]
ALS/MND PLATFORM TRIALS UPDATE 19 March 8 am ET Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GEOgomftSVOcV0woGWug4g#/registration We will have captions available This webinar will provide information on ALS/MND platform trials. We will hear from […]
About the Program In this talk Dr. Berry will discuss the aims, design considerations, and implementation of observational studies, highlighting the many ways observational studies hastened drug development and can […]
About the Program Join us for our April ALS Learning Series with Dr. Goutman, neurologist, from University of Michigan. Dr. Goutman will discuss research related to how environmental exposures influence […]
About the Program Understanding our gaps in knowledge about the social and structural determinants of health inequities in ALS is integral to making sure ALS becomes a livable disease. In […]
About the Program Join us for our May ALS Learning Series with Dr. Kelly Gwathmey from Virginia Commonwealth University. She will explore the causes and consequences of ALS diagnostic delay, […]
The upcoming ENCALS meeting will be hosted in Turin, Italy, from June 3-6, 2025. Satellite meetings will take place on Tuesday morning (June 3) and Friday (June 6). The program […]
Join ALS TDI and Her ALS Story (HAS) for the second of a 3-part collaborative Town Hall series, "Your Story. Our Science." Our journey continues with What Are Lesser-Known ALS […]
June 12 at 5:00 PM CEST Registration This session will explore how to strengthen the mental and emotional support you offer to the ALS community, with practical guidance on understanding […]
Date: June 26, 2025 at 4pm ET (3 CT) Title: Healey Platform Trial Updates & The Les Turner ALS Foundation Registration link: https://partners.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JW9rQBhTRFW5uoUIDtJguw#/registration About the Program: Join us for our June ALS Learning […]
July 1st at 5:00 PM CEST Registration This session focuses inward - on you and your team - offering space to reflect on the emotional demands of leadership and strategies […]
Join ALS TDI and Her ALS Story (HAS) for the third and final installment of our 3-part collaborative Town Hall series, "Your Story. Our Science." Our series concludes with How Can […]
About the Program Join us for a comprehensive review of current best practices and tools in Message Banking, Voice Banking, and Voice Cloning, including the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) […]
Join us for a thoughtful and informative conversation with Dr. Robin Plumer and Jeremy Boal as we explore the topic of Medical Aid in Dying (MAID). Dr. Plumer will explain what MAID is, how individuals […]
About the Program: Join us for an informative session about how occupational therapy can support your daily activities and quality of life while living with ALS. Becca Schroeder, MOT, OTR/L, will […]
On behalf of the organising committee, it is with great pleasure that we invite you to join us at the PACTALS 2025 Conference, taking place from 7th to 9th September […]
About the Program ALS research depends on people living with ALS to join the National ALS Registry. Every individual’s story can contribute to our understanding of the disease, its causes, […]
2025 PACTALS INARC Session Date: Sept. 8 2025 Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Melbourne, Australia Format: Roundtable Discussion For whom? INARC is a network dedicated to ALS clinical […]
About the Program Join us for an informative session focused on constipation management in people living with ALS. This webinar will explore the impact of constipation in this population, examine […]
Webinar 1: ‘Supporting your community’s mental wellbeing’ Date: October 2 Time: 5:00 PM CEST This session will explore how to strengthen the mental and emotional support you offer to the […]
Webinar 2: ‘Looking after your own mental wellbeing as an ALS community leader’ Date: October 9 Time: 5:00 PM CEST This session focuses inward - on you and your team […]
This webinar will take participants through an end-to-end demonstration of creating and using AI voice tools, highlighting the process from start to finish. The session will feature walkthroughs that illustrate […]
On Friday, October 17, 2025, from 10:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET, join the ALS community and ALS TDI for the ALS TDI Summit. The ALS TDI Summit is a free […]
About the program: Changes in functional mobility are common with ALS. This often may present as difficulty with transfers, need for a walking aide, possible wheelchair evaluation, and need for additional training with a […]
In this webinar, we will share the latest information on ALS/MND treatments currently in Phase 3 clinical trials. We will look at trial timelines, site locations, additional programs available, and key […]
Military Veterans are at increased risk of developing ALS. In 2008, the VA extended benefits to all Veterans with ALS who served greater than 90 days of active duty. Dr. […]
*This webinar was rescheduled from September. Join us for an informative session focused on constipation management in people living with ALS. This webinar will explore the impact of constipation in […]
The Alliance Meeting is the place where member associations can meet and share experiences in growing, running and building an ALS/MND association to support people living with ALS/MND. The meeting […]
Are you ready to be part of something bigger? The Allied Professionals Forum (APF) brings together healthcare professionals from around the world, including physiotherapists, respiratory therapists, nutritionists, speech-language pathologists, social […]
In this presentation, Dr. Grouls will explore a concept people living with ALS know all too well: the financial burden of disease. She will trace the evolution of financial burden […]
The 2025 Patient Fellows will share their key learnings and experiences from participating in the 36th International Symposium on ALS/MND. Guided by the theme “Nothing About Us, Without Us,” this […]
Dr. Kara Bischoff will provide an introduction to palliative care and how it can be helpful to people with ALS and their loved ones. Aspects of advance care planning that […]
Hospice Care and ALS: What It Is, When to Consider It, and How It Supports You Join for our February ALS Learning series which will provide an overview of hospice […]
This webinar will feature an open conversation and testimonials about access to approved treatments for ALS/MND around the world. We will explore which therapies are approved in different countries and […]
Join us for a presentation of the headline findings from the third iteration of the ALS/MND Fundamental Rights Survey. This session will share key data and emerging trends on how […]
Exploring ALS Clinical Trials: What They Are, How to Find Them, and What Happens Next For many in the ALS community, clinical trials represent both hope and uncertainty. This educational […]
The Gift of Discovery: Tissue Donation and the Future of ALS Research Tissue donation is one of the most powerful contributions a person living with ALS can make to future […]
Event: Toward New Perspectives: From Diagnosis to Treatment of Voice Disorders (In Italian) Date: April 11, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM CEST Register here. Alcune patologie neurologiche e otorinolaringoiatriche possono causare […]
Your Care, Your Voice: Becoming an Active Partner in ALS Decision-Making Living with ALS means facing important decisions about your care - and your voice matters in every conversation. We'll […]
Informed Decision-Making in ALS: An Open Discussion on Tracheostomy and Invasive Mechanical Ventilation Join us for an open and honest conversation about one of the more challenging decisions people living […]
Understanding the FTD of an FTD/ALS Diagnosis Frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) and ALS are specific neurodegenerative disorders with different symptoms and underlying biology. As challenging as each can be on their […]
Platform trials are reshaping how new therapies are tested in ALS/MND. Join us for updates from leaders of EXPERTS-ALS, HEALEY, and SMART, who will share the latest on trial design, […]
A member forum exploring fundraising strategies, opportunities, and shared learning to strengthen organizational capacity. Registration note: Members only. To register or request more information, email alliance@als-mnd.org.
A member forum exploring fundraising strategies, opportunities, and shared learning to strengthen organizational capacity. Registration note: Members only. To register or request more information, email alliance@als-mnd.org.
Connected Through the ALS Journey: Support, Resources, and Community May 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT May 13 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT May 14 @ […]
A member forum focused on advocacy strategies, campaign development, government engagement, and approaches to securing funding. Registration note: Members only. To register or request more information, email alliance@als-mnd.org.
A member forum focused on advocacy strategies, campaign development, government engagement, and approaches to securing funding. Registration note: Members only. To register or request more information, email alliance@als-mnd.org.
Finding Your People: Real Stories of Community After an ALS Diagnosis An ALS diagnosis can change everything — but it doesn't mean navigating the road ahead alone. In this panel […]
A member forum examining workforce challenges affecting organizations and services across the ALS/MND community. Registration note: Members only. To register or request more information, email alliance@als-mnd.org.
A member forum examining workforce challenges affecting organizations and services across the ALS/MND community. Registration note: Members only. To register or request more information, email alliance@als-mnd.org.
A New Way to Measure What Matters Join us for an inspiring one-hour conversation with Peggy Plews-Ogan, MD, of the Hummingbird Fund, as she shares the story behind the ALS […]
Multidisciplinary care extends life and improves quality of life, yet clinic structures differ greatly across regions. This member roundtable will explore the key components of a baseline ALS/MND clinic model, […]
Les Turner ALS Foundation: ALS-FTD Clinicopathological OverlapTravel and exploration don’t need to stop with an ALS diagnosis. Join us for our July ALS Learning Series on travel. Kari Brouwer, Craig […]
A member forum discussing barriers, opportunities, and practical approaches to improving equitable access to ALS/MND care. Registration note: Members only. To register or request more information, email alliance@als-mnd.org.
A member forum discussing barriers, opportunities, and practical approaches to improving equitable access to ALS/MND care. Registration note: Members only. To register or request more information, email alliance@als-mnd.org.
Les Turner ALS Foundation: ALS-FTD Clinicopathological Overlap ALS and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are increasingly understood to share underlying biological connections, and some people living with ALS may also experience changes […]
A member forum focused on health literacy and improving understanding, navigation, and access to information for people affected by ALS/MND. Registration note: Members only. To register or request more information, […]
Changes with eating and swallowing are common in ALS, and can feel overwhelming, but having the right information can make planning ahead easier. Join us for a practical conversation about […]
A member forum focused on health literacy and improving understanding, navigation, and access to information for people affected by ALS/MND. Registration note: Members only. To register or request more information, […]