Movement Disorder Society

General Organizational Information

Organization Name:

Organization Acronym:

MDS

Year Established:

1985

Type of organization:

International organization

Mission Statement:

The Movement Disorder Society (MDS) is an international professional society of clinicians, scientists, and other healthcare professionals, who are interested in Parkinson's disease, related neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders, hyperkinetic movement disorders, and abnormalities in muscle tone and motor control.

Status of organization:

Incorporated non-profit

Professional/Medical Board?:

Yes

501(c)3 Status?:

Yes

Paid staff?:

Yes

Board of Directors?:

Serves the following conditions

Diseases:

Parkinson Disease

Dystonia

Huntington disease

Ataxia

Tremor

Tourette Syndrome

Restless Legs Syndrome

Organizational Contact Information

Title:

Executive Director

First Name:

Anne

Last Name:

McGhiey

Address:

555 E. Wells Street Suite 1100

Milwaukee, WI, 53202

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

+1 414 276 2145

Toll Free Number:

+1 414 276 3349

Email:

info@movementdisorders.org

Website Address:

http://www.movementdisorders.org

Resources and Services Provided

Languages spoken:

English

Printed materials available in:

English

Information provided for:

Affected individuals

Families of affected individuals

Care providers

Health care professionals

Researchers

Students

Range of services include:

Medical referrals

Training

Educational materials include:

Website

Newsletter

Journal

Video(s)/Movie(s)

Resource guide

Conferences/workshops for:

Researchers

Professionals