Student Inquiries

NTSAD receives numerous student requests every week. We ask that you carefully review the information available on the site and contact the office with specific questions.

Other recommended sites:

Your Genes Your Health - A multimedia guide to genetic disorders.

National Institute of NEUROLOGICAL Disorders and Stroke

Genetics Education Center - For educators interested in human genetics and the human genome project

Neuropathology, an illustrated interactive course from Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine

A student informational packet is available for a $10 donation. The packet includes the ‘What is Tay-Sachs?’ insert, What Every Family Should Know and Answering Your Questions About Brain Research Q&A as well as any other materials appropriate for the specific focus of the project. Click here to go to the Donation page and then select "Educational Materials" from the drop-down box.

Many families have created websites dedicated to their affected child, please visit these sites to learn more about how these diseases impact a family.

Due to the overwhelming number of student inquiries NTSAD receives we ask that you please respect the families’ privacy and precious time and not contact them directly.