University of Washington
Possible Link Between a Virus and "Lou Gehrig's Disease"
This site discusses the possible relationship between a virus and Lou Gehrig's Disease. It has photos, illustrations and links to other resource information.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Contemporary Nonfiction: Tuesdays With Morrie
This lesson focuses on the book Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom about the time he spent with his sociology professor who was dying from Lou Gehrig's disease. It features links to Mitch Albom's website, a Wikipedia article about...
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The Als Association
The ALS Association is the only national not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. This website guides you through information regarding ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), discusses the global, cutting-edge...
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H Net: Castorbean History and Connection to Als
This site is a letter from a Graduate Student who believes he has discovered a connection between ALS, otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, and the Castor bean. The site also provides responses from scholars at various universities...
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International Alliance of Als/mnd Association
A resource for information on illnesses of the motor neuron.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Lou Gehrig's Disease
Lou Gehrig's Disease or ASL damages motor neurons which control muscle movement. Here you can find much information about this debilitating disease that rarely affects kids.
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Disabled World: Famous People With Disabilities
This site offers a list of well-known people with a disability or mental condition who have overcome their barriers to achieve and contribute to society. Divided by disability category and include actors, world leaders, singers, and...
WebMD
Web Md: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Als)
This site is provided by WebMD Health and contains great information on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's disease. It gives a brief topic overview, then discusses treatment, risks, causes and other places for...
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Les Turner Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Foundation
This site provides a good definition of ALS. Check it out for more information.
EL Education
El Education: Asl Ab Cs
5th and 6th graders from the Santa Fe School for the arts created this Alphabet Book as a way to introduce younger audiences to American Sign Language (ASL). Students created this book as a demonstration of their learning. In this book...
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Lou Gehrig's Disease
This site provides basic information about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease).