• Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD): GARD is a program of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) to provide access to current, reliable, and easy to understand information about rare or genetic diseases in English or Spanish.
    • Global Genes: Global Genes’ mission is to connect, empower and inspire the rare disease community.
    • Western States Regional Genetics Network (WSRGN): WSRGN is a federally-funded, multi-state project that seeks to increase access to genetic services and education for medically underserved populations. The participating states and territory are Alaska, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
    • EveryLife Foundation: The EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to advancing the development of treatment and diagnostic opportunities for rare disease patients through science-driven public policy. The Foundation does not speak for patients, but instead provides the training, education, resources and opportunities to make patient voices heard. By activating the patient advocate, the Foundation believes it can change public policy and save lives.