National Organization for Rare Disorders

The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is an American non-profit organization aiming to provide support for individuals with rare diseases by advocating and funding research, education, and networking among service providers. It was founded in 1983 by Abbey Meyers, along with individuals and rare diseases leaders of rare disease support groups, and it is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.

For other uses, see Nord (disambiguation).

National Organization for Rare Disorders
Founded1983
Legal status501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Headquarters55 Kenosia Avenue, Danbury, Connecticut
Servicesprovide support for individuals with rare diseases by advocating and funding research, education, and networking among service providers.
President and CEO
Peter Saltonstall
Websiterarediseases.org
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