About Rabbi Merle E. Singer
Resources
“In life, we will be faced with matters beyond our comprehension. It is how we face those challenges or life situations that ultimately express who we are as individuals.” — Merle E. Singer
Parkinson’s Disease Resources
The Michael J. Fox Foundation • www.michaeljfox.org
We have designed a milestone-driven, innovative and high-risk model to identify and accelerate those ideas with the greatest potential to solve field-wide problems, accelerate the pace of research and make a tangible impact on patients’ unmet needs. Everything we do is in service of our mission to eradicate Parkinson's altogether.
The Parkinson’s Foundation
www.parkinson.org
The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community.
Certified Dance for PD® program
www.bocaballet.org/bbt4pd
BBT4PD, or Dance for those living with Parkinson’s disease, is celebrating its 10th season of movement-based classes! Led by Boca Ballet Theatre’s incredible dance instructors, each class flows with constant energy.
Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Center of Boca Raton https://parkinsonscenter.org/
Founded in 1999, our Mission is to care for patients today and strive to find cures tomorrow. Dr. Stuart Isaacson MD, a board-certified neurologist who specializes in Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders, founded the Center to provide comprehensive care and to develop new medications to stop progression and treat symptoms.
PBS Documentary Series • Gary’s Story: An Elusive Diagnosis – Parkinsons
https://medicalstories.tv/title/parkinsons
Gary was at the top of his game on Wall Street when an odd cramping in his foot led to a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease. See Gary’s inspiring journey in learning to manage his symptoms on Medical Stories, an Emmy award-winning documentary series produced for PBS / Public Television.
Visit https://medicalstories.tv to learn more about this documentary series.
Dislexia Resources
The International Dyslexia Association, Inc.
https://dyslexiaida.org/
The International Dyslexia Association, Inc. (IDA) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) charity, organized and operated to provide advocacy, resources and services to teaching professionals, advocates and individuals and families impacted by dyslexia and other related learning differences.
University of Michigan Dyslexia Help
http://dyslexiahelp.umich.edu/tools/informational-websites
This list is designed to help dyslexics, parents, and professionals find the resources they need, from scholarly articles and reviewed books to online forums and support groups.
The Reading Well
www.dyslexia-reading-well.com/dyslexia-in-florida.html
Helping parents and teachers to understand dyslexia and connect with helpful resources. Our vision is a world in which reading difficulty is not a barrier to leading a rich and full life.