If anyone has the phone number for Medic Alert–the company who makes the
medical ID bracelets, I would appreciate it if you would send it to me.
We seem to have an awful lot of penicillin allergies in our family, and
bracelets seem like good christmas presents!
Cynthia
Cynthia L Macaluso (macal…@maroon.tc.umn.edu) wrote:
: If anyone has the phone number for Medic Alert–the company who makes the
: medical ID bracelets, I would appreciate it if you would send it to me.
: We seem to have an awful lot of penicillin allergies in our family, and
: bracelets seem like good christmas presents!
: Cynthia
MedicAlert: 1-800-432-5378
Have this information ready:
1) Credit card number and expiration date
2) Medical information
3) Name, telephone number and address of persons and physicians
to contact in an emergency
4) Bracelet size (when ordering bracelets) (6" to 9" by 1/2 inches)
You can get a necklace, a large bracelet, or a small bracelet;
in stainless steel for $35, sterling silver (raised) for $50,
or gold filled (raised design, 10KT) for $75.
You (or the people you give them to) will also have to pay a $15 annual
membership fee (first year free) (for 24-hour year round emergency
hot line service and free updating of your computer record).
(Since you’d be giving them a $15-a-year debt, you ought to check
with your recipients before giving these out as christmas presents).
Francoise Becker
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beck…@cna.org
> Does anyone out there know if there is an internet address for CHAAD
> (Children and Adults with ADD). Or maybe a new newsgroup specifically
> for ADD could be put together. Just an idea.
> Always glad to get feedback on parents with ADD kids – knowing that we
> are not alone is 1/2 the battle!
> Sue DeMeritt
> s…@ccrwest.org
Here’s some information I have collected. Drop me a line if you
would like more information.
Judy
On-line Resources:
There is a list called ADD-PARENT that you can subscribe to by sending
mail with the contents being (subscribe add-parents) to Majord…@mv.mv.com.
They also have a very comprehensive FAQ on all aspects of ADD.
Adults with ADD can contact Dan Diaz at BL…@CLEVELAND.FREENET.EDU to get on
a discussion group about Adult Attention Deficit Disorder.
There is a news group dedicated to add. It is alt.support.attn-deficit.
HEATH Resource Center: The National Clearinghouse on Postsecondary
Education for Individuals with Disabilities can be reached via e-mail at
HE…@ACE.NCHE.EDU.
The ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career, and Vocational Education
produced an ERIC Digest, "Teaching Adults with Learning Disabilities," that
is available at no-cost. Since it was developed in 1990 it does not include
the latest reference. However, if you want a copy send a request for ERIC
Digest No. 99 to erica…@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu. Be sure and include your
postal mailing address with your request. (I believe this has been updated)
Organizations:
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (Ch.A.D.D.)
499 Northwest 70th Ave., Suite 308, Plantation, FL 33317, phone 305-587-3700.
The national office can give you the contact names for chapters in your area.
They also have a comprehensive newsletter and a very knowledgeable staff.
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) PO Box 488, West Newbury, MA
01985. This organization has a newsletter called CHALLENGE and a very good
introductory packet. Drop them a postcard at the address above for membership
and/or newsletter information.
The Association on Handicapped Student Service Programs in Postsecondary
Education (AHSSPPE) PO Box 21192 Columbus, OH 43221, 614-488-4972.
HEATH Resource Center, The National Clearinghouse on Postsecondary Education
for Handicapped Individuals. One Dupont Circle, Suite 670, Washington, D.C.
20036. Toll-free 800-54-HEATH. Washington DC area 202-939-9320
Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) [previously called ACLD].
4156 Library Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15234, 412-341-1515. General LD support
organization that can provide you with just about anything on any learning
disability, including ADD, dyslexia, etc. They also have local chapters
throughout the US.
Catalogs:
Add Warehouse: You can get a copy of the catalog by dialing 800-233-9273.
There is an automated attendant on that line so you can order books (provided
you have a catalog and credit card), order a catalog, or leave a message at
any time. If you want to talk with a representative call between 8-5 (EST) M-F.
Woodbine House: They have a "Special-needs" collection of books on all
sorts of health, education, ADD, LD type topics. They can be reached and
catalog ordered from 800-843-7323.
Kids Rights: A seemingly lesser known group, the catalog is full of great
books and videos. They can be reached at 800-892-5437. Their hours are 9-5
(EST) M-F.
Free Spirit Publishing: They have books for Gifted, LD, and ADD kids of all
ages including "The Survival Guide for Kids with LD." It’s easy reading for
kids, parents, and siblings on the basics of learning disabilities. They can
be reached at 800-735-7323 8-5 (CST) M-F.