As I write the list of current clinical trials here at the center I realize why we feel so busy! We have at least eight active projects with many others being developed or near completion. In addition to research, we are working on improving our ALS Multidisciplinary Care (AMC) Center to function even better so that we are able to provide the best care possible. The strong commitment to this disease from everyone who works here is outstanding and heart felt. I suppose that’s why I have not realized how busy we really are. I am also excited to report that we are planning a Continuing Medical Education (CME) course for Multidisciplinary Care in ALS on October 28, 2006. Designed for health care professionals, there will be several experts in ALS from across the country to discuss and collaborate on the many facets of clinical care as well as practical, hands on workshops. In years past, these symposiums have been enormously successful. More details on the course and registration will be available soon. As spring approaches and the daffodils and tulips emerge, I hope for new information and strategies to combat this difficult disease. My very best to all! Jackie When typing on a keyboard is cumbersome or difficult there is a program for an onscreen, mouse driven keyboard called ScreenDoors2000. It comes with Predictor, a program that not only predicts the word you are typing, but also predicts the next word based on logic and/or the user's frequency of use. It saves words in a dictionary that can be edited by the user and a "netMode" for typing email and web addresses. You can get more information at www.madentec.com