American Sickle Cell Anemia Association

General Organizational Information

Organization Name:

Organization Acronym:

ASCAA

Year Established:

1971

Type of organization:

Condition(s)-specific organization

Mission Statement:

ASCAA is an organization that provides quality and comprehensive services through diagnostic testing, evaluation, couseling, and supportive services to individuals and families at-risk for sickle cell disease.

Professional/Medical Board?:

501(c)3 Status?:

Paid staff?:

Yes

Board of Directors?:

Serves the following conditions

Diseases:

Hemoglobinopathies

Organizational Contact Information

Title:

Executive Director

Degree:

LSW

First Name:

Ira

Last Name:

Bragg-Grant

Address:

10681 Carnegie Avenue Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, OH, 44106

Phone:

+1 216 229 8600

Fax:

+1 216 229 4500

Email:

irabragg@ascaa.org

Website Address:

http://www.ascaa.org

Resources and Services Provided

Printed materials available in:

English

Spanish

Information provided for:

Affected individuals

Families of affected individuals

Care providers

Health care professionals

The public

Teachers

Students

Range of services include:

Referrals to local chapter or group

Professional counseling

Crisis intervention

Medical referrals

Clinical or treatment centers

Referrals for non-medical services

Educational materials include:

Fact sheet(s)

Pamphlet(s)

Website

Newsletter

Video(s)/Movie(s)

Student materials

Financial assistance for:

Medical care