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An exploration of what is known and not known about this complementary therapy by Alan Bowling, MD, PhD and Tom Stewart.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Protection for people with multiple sclerosis.

General overview of the employment issues that might concern people newly diagnosed.

This video is a resource for employers, featuring discussions about multiple sclerosis in the workplace.

Provides basic information to employers about managing the impact of MS in the work setting.

Part 1- Thinking Proactively About Employment

Trying to decide if working from home or starting your own business is for you? Experts in both of these areas will talk about what it takes to be a successful home-based employee or entrepreneur.

Hear from a panel of employers on what they really look for in a job candidate, where they find candidates and how they fill openings.

CIDNY's offices in Manhattan and Queens provide benefit counseling, direct services (e.g. housing assistance, transition services for youth with disabilities, employment-related assistance, healthcare access, benefits assistance, and peer support groups), information and referrals, and recreational activities. There are no charges to consumers for CIDNY's services.

MS specialists will share practical ways to manage fatigue and cognitive dysfunction, two of the most common and difficult symptoms people living with MS experience at work.

Positive wellness behaviors can minimize the impact of fatigue and cognitive symptoms and lead to greater productivity on the job. Join a personal trainer and nutritionist as they share tips for physical exercise, healthy eating, stress management, and good sleep habits.

Did you know that significant amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) have been proposed?  These changes have direct implications on people with MS. This program, will address the ADA, the proposed changes, and key issues including accommodations and disclosure.

Think you’ve been discriminated against on the job?  Want to know the signs to look for?  Learn how to spot discrimination on the job, what steps to take, and where to turn for help. Get informed and know your rights in the workplace.

Learn about key employment laws, such as ADA and FMLA, and how you can use them to make an informed  decision about employment

Learn what it takes to be approved for Social Security disability benefits from a Social Security attorney.

Learn about the impact work might have on your disability benefits from a community work incentive coordinator.

Learn about agencies and resources available to help you gain and maintain employment.

Does the thought of looking for a job online feel overwhelming? Which job board sites are the best to use? Is your resume formatted properly, especially if it will be scanned by a computer software? HR professionals discuss the tricks of the trade when internet job searching.

Learn about special hiring programs for people living with disabilities and how to navigate the federal system from a regional recruitment coordinator with the U.S. Department of Labor.

Network your way to your next job. Learn about the role online job boards and social networking websites can play in your job search. This program will include an optional online component for those who have internet access.

Do you need to restructure your resume due to gaps, layoffs, or a career change? Are you over 50 and need a resume makeover? HR professionals will address these and other resume challenges.

A Customer’s Point of View Inc. and Christine Durst,CEO of Staffcentrix Learn about part-time and non-traditional job opportunities that allow for a flexible schedule.

Hear from others living with MS who changed careers after their diagnosis, along with a vocational specialist who will offer tips on how to navigate this transitional period.

Are you having difficulty with your current job?   Are you considering changing careers but need direction? This program will explore the necessary steps to effectively navigate through this transition.

Learn from employers about what they look for when hiring people to work from home.

Are you interested in working from home? Home-based workers living with MS, along with MS Employment Specialist Barbara McKeon, will share tips and resources to help increase your chances of succeeding at home-based employment.

The Federal Government is taking steps to become a model employer for people with disabilities. Michael Murray of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), will discuss Schedule A hiring authority and U.S. Department of Labor regulations designed to increase the employment of people with disabilities by federal government contractors.

Psychologist Lauren Strober will discuss current research that shows the importance of staying productive to maintain your health while unemployed. Along with others living with MS, she will share practical tips on how this is accomplished.

Employers share how they find employees. Hear from a panel of employers on what they really look for in a job candidate, where they find candidates and how they fill openings.

Are you on Social Security and want to work? Do you need to or prefer to work from home? Learn how working might impact your disability benefits and hear about work from home opportunities for people on social security.

Once you decide to disclose there are still many unanswered questions. Hear from employers and disability advocates on how to talk with your employer about your MS.

Is working, or working in your field no longer an option? How do you know when it’s time to stop or make a change? Learn from a vocational professional what to consider when having to make this important decision.

Health insurance considerations can impact your decision to change jobs or leave the workforce. Learn about legal protections and questions to ask to ensure you have the coverage you need.

Working with MS is one in a series of workbooks entitled Living Well with MS. This series is written for — and by — people who have been living with multiple sclerosis (MS) for some time.