The Nebraska Chapter is committed to providing comprehensive services that help people with MS and their families’ better cope with the consequences of the disease. Whether providing accurate and up-to-date information and referrals, helping people obtain or keep jobs, or running programs, the goal is to empower people with MS and their loved ones so they can move their lives forward. The following is a listing of the programs and services offered by the Nebraska Chapter.
To access our programs and services catalog, click here.
To access industry sponsored promotional programs, click here.
The chapter has information on a newly diagnosed support group in Lincoln, NE. Click here for more information.
Multiple Sclerosis Exercise Program: Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays at the YMCA and take part in a program designed from the Fast Forward Exercise Program by Daryl Kucera.
Register at: Downtown YMCA 1039 P Street Lincoln, NE 402.434.9230
Classes held at: Cooper YMCA 6767 South 14th Street Lincoln, NE
SAVE THE DATE!!
What:
Technology, Research, Education, Networking & Discovery (TREND)
A complimentary day of education for people with MS, which includes cutting-edge updates on research and MS care.
When:
Saturday, November 14th, 2009, 10:00am-3:00pm (Registration begins at 9:15am)
*A complimentary lunch will be provided for all attendees.
Where:
Lancaster Event Center- 4100 N. 84th Street, Lincoln, NE
Why:
To provide continuous care, support, research & education for those living with MS.
Cost:
Brought to you complimentary by the NMMS Nebraska Chapter- FREE!!!
Featured Topics
◙ Social Security Disability Process, Part B, Part D, and Medigap
◙ Fast Forward Gym- Lincoln YMCA- Overview of the program as well as examples of exercises
that can be done at home for people with MS
◙ Accelerated Cure Project- Discuss the mission as well as current research projects
◙ MS Registry- NARCOMS
Please join us to learn about the latest in medical, science, research, advocacy and
technological breakthroughs regarding MS.
Space is limited, so be sure and register quickly!
CALL 1-800-344-4867
TO REGISTER FOR T.R.E.N.D. 2009
2010 Relationship Matters Teleconference Schedule: Jan.-April
· Teleconference series will be offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in six-week cycles.
· Red dates refer to the 8 Hours to a Lifetime of Relationship Satisfaction teleconference series and Blue dates refer to our new collaborative series, Jumpstart Your Relationship, offered in conjunction with Can Do Multiple Sclerosis (also known as The Heuga Center).
· Start times (listed in Eastern Time) are varied to allow more options for clients in different locations.
· Teleconferences are 90 minutes each week for 6 consecutive weeks – see corresponding times below.
· Tuesdays: January 5 – February 9: 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM ET (8pm CT, 7pm MT, 6pm PT)
· Thursdays: January 7 – February 11: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET (7pm CT, 6pm MT, 5pm PT)
· Tuesdays: February 23 – March 30: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET (6pm CT, 5pm MT, 4pm PT)
· Thursdays: February 25 – April 1: 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM ET (9pm CT, 8pm MT, 7pm PT)
**Please note - Participants will receive the course materials once they have completed all of the registration requirements (couple enrollment and individual assessments).
Click here to complete the couple enrollment – 1 per couple
Click here to complete the RDAS assessment – Each partner needs to complete the assessment.