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Next Month is Our Annual Optimism Walks Walk-a-thon!

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Our Mission

Our Mission

The Arkansas Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association is here to EDUCATE and ASSIST those in the state with Parkinson Disease. The APDA's motto of "To ease the burden and find a cure" is evident in the Arkansas Chapter's activities.
To that end, we sponsor and support 17 Support Groups throughout the state, and conduct an all day seminar each year, as well as in-service training for professionals. This web site is to help those who are newly diagnosed find a local support group and more information on PD and the resources available to them. For those who already belong to a support group, hopefully this web site will help you stay better connected, know what's going on in our state, and learn new things about Parkinson Disease.

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    Optimism Walks

Walk for Research - NEXT MONTH!

Please join the Arkansas Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association at our Annual Parkinson’s Walk-A-Thon. 100% of the net proceeds from this event support Parkinson’s disease research projects approved by the APDA Scientific Advisory Board the APDA Information & Referral Center network.

Date: Saturday, June 22, 2013
Place: Hot Springs Mall – J.C. Penney Court
4501 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Registration begins: 2:30 pm
Program begins: 2:45 pm
Walk begins: 3:00 pm
Walk ends: 5:00 pm

You can organize a team or walk as an individual around the mall. Walkers can walk any part of the route, or if you choose not to walk, please come and enjoy the facilities and the other many activities. There will be refreshments, t-shirts and more.
Individuals and teams can register and donate by check. Checks should be made payable to APDA Arkansas Chapter. Feel free to bring your Individual Pledge Sheet or Group Registration Sheet or mail them prior to the event to the following address:
APDA Arkansas Chapter
Walk-A-Thon
PO Box 22445
Hot Springs, AR 71903-2445



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Traveling With Parkinson's

If your traveling, especially flying, and have been questioned about your condition, while going through security, there are now identification cards that the Transportation Security Administration acknowledges that includes Parkinson Disease. Please refer to this letter from the National Office of the APDA


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