American Parkinson Disease Association

What is Parkinson’s Disease?
What is Parkinson’s Disease?

This section will help you understand the basics of Parkinson’s Disease, how Parkinson’s Disease affects the brain, its symptoms and ongoing research. Learn More
Education & Support
Parkinson’s Resource Library

Browse our extensive library of Parkinson’s resources. Watch webinars, download our latest publications, and read articles — all filterable by the topic you would like to learn more about.

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Research
Research

We are committed to scientific research and have been a funding partner in many major Parkinson’s disease scientific breakthroughs, investing more than $51 million in research since 1961. Read about what we fund and explore opportunities for funding.
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Get Involved
Get Involved

As the country’s largest grassroots Parkinson’s organization, we rely on the community to help us in our cause. Join our community today.

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Illinois

About APDA Illinois

APDA Illinois About APDA Illinois

About Us

The APDA Illinois Chapter, serving all of Illinois and Northern Indiana

Our Chapter Executive Board

Roger Halleen , President
Beth Schroeder, Secretary
Marge Baumrucker
Linnea High
Carmen Cease-Raflores
William Bucklew
Peter Wong

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