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    1. Join a Group or Discussion

      Looking to connect with other caregivers, family members, or people affected by MS? Self-help groups bring people together who share common life experiences for support, education and mutual aid.

    2. Connect with Peers One-on-One

      Search for and connect with a trained peer support volunteer who can provide you with helpful tips, suggestions and emotional support for the challenges that MS throws at you. Connect via one-on-one ongoing telephone or email conversations.

    3. MSFriends®

      MSFriends®connects you with a supportive, empathetic volunteer who understands life with MS and can say, “I've been there, too.” MSFriends meet for up to six months via phone, email or video calls based on your preference. Click here to learn more about MSFriends connection opportunity.

    4. Pharmaceutical Financial Assistance Programs

      A list of pharmaceutical and non profit financial assistance programs to assist with the costs of MS medications.

    5. UCSF Leads International Study on the Microbiome and Multiple Sclerosis

      The international MS microbiome study (iMSMS, www.imsms.org) may shed light on the role the gut flora plays in MS.

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    1. California State Department of Rehabilitation

      California State Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) provides consultation, counseling and vocational rehabilitation.

    2. One-Stop Career Centers

      One-Stop Career Centers can help you look for work and offer classes like resume writing.

    3. Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP)

      Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) is an alternate selection process designed to facilitate the recruitment and hiring of persons with disabilities, and to provide them with an alternative way to demonstrate their qualifications for employment than the traditional state civil service examining process.

    4. Quintessential Careers

      Quintessential Careers has an excellent collection of career assessment tools for career changers and more.

    5. O*NET Resource Center

      O*NET Resource Center is a comprehensive source of occupational information. Use this site to download the O*NET database, career exploration tools, job analysis questionnaires, employer guides, and technical reports.

    6. Disability Benefits 101

      Disability Benefits 101 gives you tools and information on employment, health coverage, and benefits. You can plan ahead and learn how work and benefits go together. Get educated and get the answers you need.

    7. Covered California

      Covered California is a new, easy-to-use marketplace where you and your family may get financial assistance to make coverage more affordable and where you will be able to compare and choose health coverage that best fits your needs and budget.

    8. AT Network

      AT Network is dedicated to expanding the accessibility of tools, resources and technology that will help increase independence, improve personal productivity and enhance the quality of life for all Californians.

    9. Pacific Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center

      Pacific Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC) provides information, problem solving assistance and referrals for implementing the ADA and Accessible Electronic and Information Technology (E&IT).

    10. Disability.gov

      Disability.gov is the federal government website for comprehensive information on disability programs and services in communities nationwide. The site links to more than 14,000 resources from federal, state and local government agencies; academic institutions; and nonprofit organizations. You can find answers to questions about everything from Social Security benefits to employment to affordable and accessible housing.

    11. Job Accommodation Network

      Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Working toward practical solutions that benefit both employer and employee, JAN helps people with disabilities enhance their employability, and shows employers how to capitalize on the value and talent that people with disabilities add to the workplace.

    12. Aging and MS

      This video features a discussion with George Kraft, MD, who talks about aging and multiple sclerosis.

    13. Exploring Every Potential Research Solution (Teleconference Recording)

      Original air date: November 13, 2013. Learn from leading MS researchers and clinicians in California on what’s in the pipeline and on the horizon. Dr. Lilyana Amezcua from USC is defining genetic and ethnic contributions in MS, with an emphasis on Hispanic descent. Dr. Nancy Sicotte from Cedars-Sinai is examining MRI images to search for the underlying cause of MS-related depression. Dr. Emanuelle Waubant from UCSF is focused on the association of bacteria in the digestive tract and MS.

    14. "Bowel and Bladder Issues in MS" (Teleconference recording)

      This is a teleconference recording that aired on April 3, 2014. During this teleconference: Participants will be aware of normal bowel and bladder function without MS; participants will learn what dysfunction can occur related to MS; participants will be able to explore these issues with their health care provider for solutions that will lessen the impact on their overall quality of life.

    15. Teleconference Recordings

      Listen to past Society teleconferences on a number of topics.

    16. MS Top 10 Therapies Research Update (Teleconference recording)

      Recorded June 5, 2014. During this teleconference participants will: Understand the risks and benefits of different treatment options; Learn about new treatments on the horizon; Understand how different treatment options compare to each other. The speaker, Dr. Graesser, specializes in MS and in addition to general neurology cases, she also provides care for movement disorders, headaches, and neurologic disorders in pregnancy.

    17. Managing Progressive MS (.pdf)

      Understand strategies for living with progressive MS and connecting to people and services that may help you.

    18. 2014 Annual Meeting & Research Update (Recording)

    19. Mood & Cognition in MS: [What you can do] (video & DVD)

      Our understanding of the role that cognition and mood play in a person’s experience of multiple sclerosis has expanded dramatically in recent years. Learn why and how people with MS experience changes in mood and cognitive functioning, and the latest information on how these symptoms can be addressed—from physical activity, medications and counseling to self-management strategies.

    20. Caring for Loved Ones with Advanced MS - A Guide for Families (.pdf)

      This booklet is designed for families who are caring for a person with advanced Multiple Sclerosis.

    21. Hiring Help at Home (.pdf)

      Checklists and worksheets for people who need help at home. Forms for a needs assessment, job description, and employment contract.

    22. At Home with MS — Adapting Your Environment (.pdf)

      Modify a house or apartment to save energy, compensate for reduced vision or mobility, and live comfortably when MS is severe. Many do-it-yourself changes. By Jane E. Harmon, OTR.

    23. A Guide for Support Partners (.pdf)

      Practical issues faced by caregivers. Includes resource list. By Tanya Radford.

    24. Stress and MS: Relaxation Techniques (video)

      This video features an interview with Fred Foley, PhD, who discusses stress, depression, and anxiety and multiple sclerosis and techniques for dealing with stress.

    25. Stress and MS: What We Know (video)

      This video features an interview with Fred Foley, PhD, who discusses stress and multiple sclerosis.

    26. Healthy Living with MS Featuring Clay Walker Part 3 (video)

      This video features part three of a three-part series of discussion with country music star Clay Walker, who talks about living with multiple sclerosis.

    27. Healthy Living with MS Featuring Clay Walker Part 2 (video)

      This video features part two of a three-part series of discussion with country music star Clay Walker, who talks about living with multiple sclerosis.

    28. Healthy Living with MS Featuring Clay Walker Part 1 (video)

      This video features part one of a three-part series of discussion with country music star Clay Walker, who talks about living with multiple sclerosis.

    29. Multiple Sclerosis and Smoking

      To date, few modifiable risk factors have been found to influence the development or course of MS. Cigarette smoking – which can cause serious health issues including lung cancer, increased risk of infections, and heart disease, and is the primary cause of preventable death in the United States – has also been identified as a risk factor in the development and progression of MS.

    30. Medical Self Advocacy: Palliative Care (video)

      This video features Maura Del Bene, NP-P, ANP, who talks about palliative care and multiple sclerosis.

    31. Medical Self Advocacy: Disability Care Centers (video)

      This video features a discussion with Rachel Stacom, ANP, MSCN, who talks about how people with multiple sclerosis can use disability care centers.

    32. Progressive MS (video)

      Supplement to 2013 North American Education Program- Making Treatment and Lifestyle Decisions: Thinking About Benefits and Risks.

    33. Promising MS Research - Recorded Webcast

      Promising MS Research to Repair, Protect and Restore the Nervous System. Moderator Kate Milliken and panelists Dr. Ben Barres, Dr. Jonah Chan, Dr. Timothy Coetzee and Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl. December 5, 2013

    34. Maximizing Independence: A Guide to Planning for Changing MS Care Needs (.pdf)

      A guide to help families anticipate and plan for the future to assure loved ones living with MS will receive the support and assistance they need to manage their disease and lead full and enriching lives.

    35. Momentum_Spring_2013.pdf

      The Spring 2013 issue of Momentum magazine, with a special bilingual feature on the Latino / Hispanic experience of living with MS.

    36. Momentum_Winter_2012-13.pdf

      The Winter 2012-13 issue of Momentum magazine. Features include "Not Your Friend's MS" and "The Pursuit of Happiness."

    37. Momentum_Summer_2013.pdf

      The Summer issue of Momentum, with features on disclosure and art therapy.

    38. Momentum_Fall_2012.pdf

      The Fall 2012 issue of Momentum, with a feature on families and MS.

    39. Find Clinical Trials

      Clinical trials help to find solutions for everyone affected by MS. Find studies near you.

    40. How I Cope with Progressive MS

      In this article, Julia Graham (who has unusually severe MS) is blunt about the limitations it has forced on her. Her response to what has happened to her may be of use to others who are living with MS, whether their experience is severe, moderate, or mild.

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