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American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, Inc.
(AARDA)

22100 Gratiot Avenue
E. Detroit, MI 48021
(586) 776-3900
1-800-598-4668 (Literature Requests)
http://www.aarda.org
• Dedicated to bringing a national focus to autoimmune diseases, conditions caused by the body attacking itself. Provides information on eye-related diseases include Behcet's disease, Graves' disease, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, sarcoidosis, Sjogren's syndrome, temporal arteritis (giant cell arteritis), and uveitis.

American Behcet's Disease Association
P.O. Box 869
Smithtown, NY 11787-0869
1-800-723-4238
http://www.behcets.com
• Provides support and information to individuals with Behcet's disease, symptoms of which include ocular inflammation (uveitis). Publishes a quarterly newsletter and distributes patients pamphlets. Coordinates a pen pal/phone pal network. Provides physician referrals. Coordinates a network of local support groups. Holds an annual international conference.

National Eye Institute (NEI)
National Institutes of Health
31 Center Drive MSC 2510
Bethesda, MD 20892-2510
(301) 496-5248
http://www.nei.nih.gov
• Conducts and supports research on eye diseases and vision disorders. Offers free publications for the general public and patients.

National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room 4C02
31 Center Drive MSC 2350
Bethesda, MD 20892-2350
1-877-226-4267
(301) 496-8190
http://www.niams.nih.gov
• Conducts and supports research on the many forms of arthritis and diseases of the musculoskeletal system (bones) and the skin. Distributes information on temporal arteritis (giant cell arteritis), Behcet's disease , and Sjogren's syndrome.

National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
55 Kenosia Avenue
P.O. Box 1968
Danbury, CT 06813-1968
1-800-999-6673
(203) 744-0100
(203) 797-9590 (TDD)
http://www.rarediseases.org
• Acts as a clearinghouse for information about rare disorders. Fosters networks between families with similar disorders. Educates the general public and medical profession about the existence, diagnosis, and treatment of rare disorders.

Office of Rare Diseases, National Institutes of Health
6100 Executive Boulevard
Room 3B01, MSC 7518
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 402-4336
http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov
• Coordinates the Rare Disease Clinical Research Database (RDCRD). Offers information on more than 6,000 rare diseases, current research and clinical trials, and support groups.

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