Spain

Asociacion de Lucha contra la Distonia en Espana (ALDE)

Chairman:
Modesto Casanova Martinez

Vice-Chairwoman and Contact:
Begoņa Paris

Secretariat:
C/Augusto Gonzales Besada 12
E-28033 Madrid

Fax: +34 91 43 79 220


eMail:
bpg-peyma-madrid@dragados.com

Web Site:www.distonia.org


ALDE was founded in 1991.The Board is supported by a Medical Advisory Board of 14 doctors. The number of members is over 900. Brochures, leaflets and a Newsletter are published regularly. Several regional self-help-groups are formed. In the main office, a social worker and a psychologist advise members individually or in groups. An annual Medical Congress is organised with the collaboration of several Neurologists.