Dear Friend of the National MS Society,
Please read through this message for exciting program announcements and updates, employment opportunities, fundraising events and research news!
Free Educational TeleconferencesThe Chapter Programs department has planned a schedule of educational teleconferences for the year. The teleconference calls provide you with a wealth of information while you listen from the comfort of your own home! This is an ideal way to learn about a variety of issues that may affect you and your loved ones. Participation in a call is a simple process - you just have to register with the Chapter and you will be provided with a toll free number. For more information about educational teleconferences, contact Sharon at the Chapter at 800-344-4867 or Sharon.merritt@nmss.org. The next two educational teleconferences are noted below:
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Dear Friend of the National MS Society, NJ Metro Chapter
This message provides a notice to Veterans.
Please be sure to view it if you are a veteran or if you know a veteran!
Recognition and Teaching
What: 9th Annual Patient Recognition and Teaching Day to honor Veterans who have Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders
When: October 8, 2009, 10am to 2pm
Where: Veterans Hospital Administration, 385 Tremont Ave, East Orange, NJ, 3rd floor auditorium
For more information and to register, contact Jean Rich at 973-676-1000, ext 1564
Another Upcoming Veterans Event
During the National Caregivers’ Month in November, the Veterans Administration will celebrate the commitment and the strength of caregivers of Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders veteran’s during its’ 2nd Annual Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders Caregivers Appreciation Day. This will be a dynamic day of pampering, encouraging and sharing of new resources. For more information, contact Joyce Williams at 973-676-1000 ext. 1729.
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Dear Friend of the National MS Society,
Please read through this message for exciting program announcements and updates, employment opportunities, fundraising events and research news!
Get Connected to the Chapter’s most recent issue of its quarterly newsletter:
MS Connections
An overview of the most recent progress in treatment and research in MS
What: Ask the Doctor: Breaking News from ECTRIMS
(European Committee for Treatment &Research in Multiple Sclerosis)
When: 9/23/09, 6-8pm (registration begins at 5:30pm) - Light dinner will be served.
Where: St Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center
200 South Orange Ave, Livingston, NJ
Conference Rooms A/B, West Wing, 1st Floor
Speaker: Joseph Herbert, MD, Medical Director of the
St Barnabas MS Comprehensive Care Center
Sponsored by: Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals
Registration Required: 1-888-SBHS-123 (1-888-724-7123)
Chapter Wellness Programs
By now you should have received the schedule of Wellness classes offered throughout the Chapter service area. You may also access the schedule from the Chapter website:
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/NJM/programs--services/wellness/index.aspx. If you have any questions, please contact Lauren at the Chapter at 732-660-1005 or Lauren.pisaniello@nmss.org.
MS Wellness at Kessler
The MS Wellness Program at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, NJ is now interviewing interested individuals for its next offering of the 10 week program, which is slated to begin October 2009. Past participants have reported:
·an increased awareness of emotional and social factors that impact their quality of life;
·an overall improved enjoyment of life;
·an increased ability to cope more effectively with the unpredictability of living with MS.
For more information and to register, please contact the Neuropsychology Dept at
973-324-3634 or tmccloud@kessler-rehab.com
MS Wellness at CentraState
The MS Wellness Program at CentraState Healthcare is offering a 12 week Wellness Program designed to optimize the quality of life for those living with the challenges of MS. The next program begins October 29th, 2009, 9am-2pm. Studies from previous classes report that the outcomes for the MS Wellness Programs have shown increased functional ability, along with a 98% satisfaction rate. Anyone interested in attending, please contact Ruth Memoli CSW, MS Wellness Coordinator at 732 637-6334 or rmemoli@centrastate.com.
Town Hall Meeting
The next Town Hall meeting will be held at the Robbinsville MS self-help group meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 7:00pm. The group meets at the Mercer County Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, New Jersey. Mike Elkow, President of the New Jersey Metro Chapter, will attend and answer questions about the new Chapter as we reach our first year's anniversary. Pizza will be served! Please RSVP to Pat at 201-967-5599 or e-mail her at pat.evertz@nmss.org.
Relationship Matters – A Workshop For Couples
The Chapter has scheduled several workshops specifically to address issues for couples living with MS. The programs will be held on Sunday, 10/18/09 and Saturday, 11/14/09. There is limited attendance available. To learn more about these programs and to register, please contact Linda Rossi at 732-660-1005 ext. 315 or linda.rossi@nmss.org.
Save the Date – FALL BASH!
Sunday, November 9, 2009 – look for your invitation in the mail this week!
Low Cost Loans for Medical Equipment
Self Reliant Loan And Grant Program To Benefit People With Disabilities: NJ Citizen Action and PNC highlighted the successful implementation of the Self Reliant Loan program during a news conference, on August 11, 2009, at the New Jersey State House. http://www.njcitizenaction.org/crapress20090806.html. The organizations jointly developed the program to assist people with disabilities in purchasing items that improve independence and accessibility in their daily lives. The Self-Reliant Loan program offers personal unsecured loans to qualified individuals with various disabilities for a range of services that enable independent living that can include computers with adaptive software, kitchen and bathroom remodels for accessibility and service animal maintenance. In addition to the reduced interest-rate loan offer, PNC will award a $1,000 grant to borrowers who close on a Self-Reliant loan.
For more information and to learn if you qualify, contact Ms. Artie Collins, PNC Community Development Banking, 973-639-7117 or artie.collins@pnc.com.
Educational Programs from Pharmaceutical Companies -
The National MS Society, New Jersey Metro Chapter is making this information available to you, about these educational opportunities. The National MS Society, New Jersey Metro Chapter is not sponsoring these programs. The Society has had no role in developing the content of these programs:
What: TYSABRI - Living Well with MS: Your Quality of Life Counts
When: Thursday, October 1, 2009
Where: Romano's Macaroni Grill
1521 Route 1
Edison, NJ 08837
Speaker: Gregory Anselmi, MD
Patient Advocate Speaker: Ken Hartman
Sponsored by: Biogen Idec
Complimentary dinner will be served
RSVP: by calling 1-866-955-9999, or visit www.MSActiveSource.com and click on Educational Events
What: MS Update: Tysabari/Avonex
When: Tuesday, October 6, 2009, 7:00pm (light dinner will be served)
Where: Presbyterian Parish House
65 South Street, Morristown, NJ
Speaker: Dr. Miric, Neurology Center, Denville
Sponsored by: Biogen Idec
RSVP: Evelyn, 973-727-7175 or e-mail: doude@optonline.net
What: REBIF UPDATE
When: Thursday, October 8, 2009, 6:30 registration;
7:00pm program begins
(NOTE to Self help group: CHANGE IN DATE AND DAY
THIS MONTH ONLY)
Where: Hampton House Diner, Route 206, Hampden
Speaker: Richard Rosenberg, MD Neuroscience Center
Northern New Jersey, Morristown
Sponsored by: Pfizer Inc.
RSVP to Debbie at 973-948-6586 or Marie 973-209-2420
The Linda Cardinale MS Center of the CentraState Healthcare System invites you to an informative seminar
What: Speak with Your MS Specialists
Come ask your questions about Multiple Sclerosis and:
Rehabilitation?
How often should I have an MRI?
Diagnosis and treatment?
Symptoms and symptom management?
What new treatments are on the horizon?
Questions you might have thought of after your visit?
What to do for Wellness?
When: October 14, 2009, 6-7:30pm
Where: CentraState Fitness and Wellness Center, Star and Barry Tobias
Ambulatory Campus, Conference Room A (Freehold)
Speakers:
· Amos Katz, MD
· Michele Emmons, RN, MSCN
· Greg San Andres, OT, MSCS
· Ruth Memoli, LSW
RSVP: (732) 294-2505
Refreshments will be served.
Employment Opportunities:
Virtual Job Fair Opportunity – from the comfort of your own home!
Hire Disability Solutions invites you to a Virtual Job Fair for the
United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC)
What: An online career event for persons with disabilities
When: Monday, 9/28/09, 11am to 2pm
Where: from the comfort of your own home – you need a computer for this virtual event
Sponsored by: USNRC in partnership with Monster.com
For more information, click on this link: http://www.hireds.com/USRNC/
Fall Job Fair – at Bergen Community College
What: A job fair – full-time, part-time and internship opportunities are available
When: Wed, 10/7/09, 9am to 1pm
Where: Bergen Community College, Pitkin Educational Center
400 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ
Sponsored by: Bergen Community College, BC Board of Chosen
Freeholders and the Bergen County Workforce Investment Board
More information: jreyes@bergen.edu or call 201-447-7171
Are you a disabled person seeking employment? You may be qualified to become a certified document imaging specialist
What: A 2-hour information session to see if this is the right job for you
(If you are selected, you must attend a training program from 9am-3pm,
Mon-Fri, for 9 weeks).
When: Friday, 10/9/09, 9-11am or 1-3pm
Where: Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands
1280 Wall Street, 3rd Floor, Lyndhurst
For more information: employment.pathways@gmail.com or 201-460-3686
Employment Questions? DiscoverAbility NJ 09
What: This free conference is for people with disabilities and their families who need help with:
· Finding a job and marketing themselves to potential employers
· Developing a resume
· Improving interviewing skills
· Understanding employment rights and effectively advocating for themselves
with employers
· Exploring educational options
· Finding transportation for work or school
· Learning how they can work and maintain benefits.
When: October 20, 2009, 8am-3:30pm
Where: Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
2 Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ
Presented by: the NJ Dept of Human Services/Division of Disability Services
Pre-registration is required. PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSTE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER AT: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s/161371/discoverability-nj-employment-conference-participant-registration-form or call 609-292-7800.
For other Discoverability programs, visit this website: http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dds/projects/discoverability/.
Chapter Fundraising Events:
Bike MS “Hops to Hops” Ride, September 27, 2009
Come join us for a bike ride with a great route, camaraderie and fun! The Bike MS "Hops to Hops" ride out of the River Horse Brewing Company in Lambertville, NJ is a challenging 40-mile ride through the hills of the Amwell Valley, featuring beautiful views and scenic farmlands, and finishes at the River Horse Brewing Company. Celebrate a great ride with new and old friends with our barbecue lunch, tastings of the River Horse's unique brews and hot pretzels. It's a relaxing day and the perfect way to complete your Bike MS season with the New Jersey Metro Chapter! To register and learn more about the event, please visit our website at bikenjm.nationalMSsociety.org or call 732-660-1005.
If you’re planning on riding with us in one of our Bike MS Rides and you have a story to share, please email us as we are looking for local media coverage and may feature you! For the “Hops to Hops” Ride contact Mary Beth Maclearie at 732-660-1005 or for the “Great New Jersey Country Ride” contact Jen Hivry at 201-967-5599.
Fall Frenzy
What: Kick Off to Fall Frenzy
Join us to celebrate the fall season with a fun filled happy hour!
A night of prizes, 50/50’s and great giveaways!
When: Friday September 25th 6pm to 8pm
Where: Brannigan’s Bar & Grill in Red Bank NJ.
Fee: $30 in advance and $35 at the door
RSVP: Visit www.nationMSsociety.org/njm to register in advance or call Jessica Moll at 732.660.1005 ext.322 for more information.
A Unique Fundraising Experience: Women on the Move
The National MS Society’s Women On The Move luncheon is a unique fundraising experience that creates an inspiring, motivational and empowering environment. The event features a social setting for likeminded people to gather, learn about multiple sclerosis and raise funds to help end MS. While the event was founded by women who wanted to come together to bring us closer to a world free of MS, men are also invited and encouraged to attend. The New Jersey Metro Chapter will host two Women On The Move luncheons in the fall and both feature Chris Wragge, Co-anchor of CBS 2 News at 5, as the Event Ambassador and Emcee. The Monmouth County event was held on 9/22/09. The Passaic County event is noted below.
Date: November 13, 2009
Westmount Country Club, West Paterson, NJ
Contact: Brian at 201-967-5599 or brian.hurwitz@nmss.org
(for more information, you can click on this link to our wwebsite: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/NJM/fundraising-events/women-on-the-move/index.aspx
Coming Together for the Cure
What: a special program of twenty of New York’s and New Jersey’s most talented
young people – they will perform in Coming Together. This Broadway Musical
Review will raise funds and awareness for The National Multiple Sclerosis
Society. This is their second annual event!
When: Thu 10/1/09 (7:30pm), Fri 10/2/09 (7:30pm), and Sat 10/3/09 (8pm)
Where: the Hackensack Cultural Arts Center, 39 Broadway, Hackensack
Organized by: Chapter Walk Team, Bradco
Price: advance tickets are $12.00; at the door, $15.00
RSVP: Amy Strafford, (201) 288-0774 or estrafford@yahoo.com
Please make all checks payable to NMSS.
MS Hope For a Cure - Poker Tournament
MS Hope for a Cure is a non profit organization that raises funds for a variety of MS programs and research activities. In the last two years they have been very generous to the Chapter in providing funds to our Chapter Scholarship program. We applaud them for helping our students move their education forward! MS Hope for a Cure announces a fundraising poker tournament – for details, please click here: http://stores.homestead.com/MShopeforacure/StoreFront.bok
Research News
For the latest in research news, visit the website of the National MS Society (www.nationalMSsociety.org). Click on the links below for more specific research reports:
Update on Tysabri and PML
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=2104
Therapeutic Strategies for MS and More Highlighted at ECTRIMS Conference
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=2117
MS Trial Alert: Investigators Recruiting for Study of Duloxetine Hydrochloride to Treat Neuropathic Pain in MS
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=2078
What: Medicare & You (the basics of Medicare Advantage Plans; the differences between Medicare Advantage plans and traditional Medicare supplement policies; the different types of Medicare Advantage Plans; and the benefits of these plans and what to look for in Medicare Advantage Plans; the enrollment periods that apply to Medicare Advantage plans and how they differ from one another).
When: October 22, 2009, 11am-12pm
Speaker: George Williams, Williams Insurance Agency
Registration is required: contact Sharon at the Chapter at 800-344-4867 or Sharon.merritt@nmss.org
What: Navigating the Social Security Maze for Childhood Onset MS: when to apply for Social Security, Navigating the Social Security website, reviewing eligibility requirements, familiarizing clients on the Social Security application forms and answers to frequently asked questions
When: November 17, 2009, 2pm-3pm
Speaker: Carl Robinson, Social Security Administration – Mr. Robinson is a Public Affairs Specialist working out of the Area 5 Director’s Office in Trenton, NJ. He has worked for Social Security for 35 years. He will be discussing when to apply for Social Security, Navigating the Social Security website, reviewing eligibility requirements, familiarizing clients on the Social Security application forms and answers to frequently asked questions.
Registration is required: Please call this number to register is 1-866-543-7967 by November 15, 2009 and a toll-free call-in number and handouts will we provided prior to the call.
Future issues that will be addressed include: Depression and MS, Ask the Lawyer; Cognition and MS; Employment; Getting Around (traveling with a disability); and Knowing Your Resources. Please know that you can register for as many of the calls that you are interested in and that other family/friends can listen in on the call with you. Early registration for the calls will guarantee that you receive reminders and updated information, as necessary.
Action Alert Promotion
Sign up now to be a part of the MS Action Network, the center for advocacy at the National MS Society. Together we can represent the interests of people with MS as important policy decisions are being made in both the public and private sectors. The first 25 people to sign up will receive a free t-shirt. Contact Stephanie Hunsinger at stephanie.hunsinger@nmss.org or by phone at (201) 967-5599 to sign up for the Action Network or for more information.
November is National Family Caregivers Month
The National MS Society is pleased to support the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) in their efforts to recognize family caregivers through our endorsement and recognition of November as National Family Caregivers (NFC) Month. This is a nationally recognized time set aside every year to thank, support, educate and celebrate more than 50 million family caregivers across the country currently providing estimated $375 billion in “free” caregiving services. On November 12, 2009 the NFCA will host a FREE tele-class/webinar, Safe &Sound: How to Prevent Medication Mishaps. The Program is designed to teach family caregivers what they can do to minimize the chances that their loved one will experience an adverse drug reaction or event. Click on www.thefamilycaregiver.org for more information.
With Heartfelt Thanks
The Chapter would like to give our members the opportunity to recognize and congratulate their CARE PARTNERS who provide love, companionship, and physical and emotional support each and every day.
If you would like to send your care partner a special recognition, you can provide us with their names and addresses. You can also send us a personal note written to your care partner; write a note and tell them that they are special and important to you. We will honor your praise by sending out a “With Heartfelt Thanks” gift sent directly to them, beginning in November for National Caregivers Month (along with your letter if appropriate). Mail the name and address of your care partner and a note if you like, to the National MS Society, Attn: Lauren Pisaniello, 246 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ 07755 or lauren.pisaniello@nmss.org.
MS Wellness at Kessler
The MS Wellness Program at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, NJ is now interviewing interested individuals for its next offering of the 10 week program, which is slated to begin October 2009. Past participants have reported:
· an increased awareness of emotional and social factors that impact their quality of life;
· an overall improved enjoyment of life;
· an increased ability to cope more effectively with the unpredictability of living with MS.
For more information and to register, please contact the Neuropsychology Dept at
973-324-3634 or tmccloud@kessler-rehab.com
MS Wellness at CentraState
The MS Wellness Program at CentraState Healthcare is offering a 12 week Wellness Program designed to optimize the quality of life for those living with the challenges of MS. The next program begins October 29th, 2009, 9am-2pm. Studies from previous classes report that the outcomes for the MS Wellness Programs have shown increased functional ability, along with a 98% satisfaction rate. Anyone interested in attending, please contact Ruth Memoli CSW, MS Wellness Coordinator at 732 637-6334 or rmemoli@centrastate.com.
NOTICE OF OPEN PUBLIC MEETING
The New Jersey Statewide Independent Living Council
The New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
The Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired
What: A PUBLIC FORUM
The purpose of this forum is to gather public input on the needs of individuals
with disabilities, in preparation for composing the next State Plan for
Independent Living. This forum is geared primarily to the citizens of
Hunterdon, Morris, Sussex and Warren counties but Independent Living
consumers and advocates from any county are welcome to attend!
When: Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 1:00 to 2:30 pm
Note: the room will be open at 12:30 and refreshments will be available.
Where: Warren Community College
Room 123, 475 Route 57 West, Washington, NJ
Register: Contact the SILC Coordinator Mary E. Neary at dinodoll@verizon.net or
732-254-2484 with your name, address, contact info.
IF YOU WILL BE GIVING TESTIMONY, IT IS IMPORTANT TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN COPY OF IT THE DAY OF THE FORUM.
Save the Date - FALL BASH!
Sunday, November 8, 2009 – You should have received this brochure by now. For more details, contact Jen at the Chapter at 201-967-5599 or Jennifer.fallon@nmss.org.
Robbinsville’s Positive Living MS Self-Help Group
What: MS Updates and a Q & A session, for anyone with MS, spouses and significant others
When: Monday, 11/0/09, 7 pm – 9 pm - A light snack will be served.
Where: Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library
42 Robbinsville / Allentown Rd, Robbinsville, NJ 08691
Speaker: Amos Katz, MD
Sponsored by: Teva Neuroscience
RSVP: Stephanie H at 609-647-7357
Note: This group normally meets the 1st Tuesday of the month. This date change is for this month ONLY!
Hunterdon County Has A New MS Self-Help Group - Join Our Open House!
What: Open House
When: Saturday, 10/24/09, 12:00 - 2:00 pm.
(The group will regularly meet on the 4th Saturday of the month.)
Where: Hunterdon Health & Wellness Center-Clinton Branch
1738 Route 31 North, Clinton, NJ 08809 - 908-735-6884
For more information contact Carla Basante at 908-399-0425 or Miraclebaby7772@aol.com.
Special Research Program in Lawrenceville
What: The Lawrenceville Self-Help Group presents an NAEP Program:
Clinical Trials…Solving One Piece of the Puzzle
When: Sunday, 11/22/09, 2-4pm
Where: Morris Hall, 1 Bishop’s Court & Rt. 546, Lawrenceville, NJ
RSVP Required by 11/20/09: contact the Facilitator, Mike (609) 588-0902
Employment Questions? DiscoverAbility NJ 09
What: This free conference is for people with disabilities and their families who need help with:
· Finding a job and marketing themselves to potential employers
· Developing a resume
· Improving interviewing skills
· Understanding employment rights and effectively advocating for themselves
with employers
· Exploring educational options
· Finding transportation for work or school
· Learning how they can work and maintain benefits.
When: October 20, 2009, 8am-3:30pm
Where: Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
2 Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ
Presented by: the NJ Dept of Human Services/Division of Disability Services
Pre-registration is required. PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSTE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER AT: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s/161371/discoverability-nj-employment-conference-participant-registration-formor call609-292-7800.
For other Discoverability programs, visit this website: http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dds/projects/discoverability/.
Educational Programs from Pharmaceutical Companies -
The National MS Society, New Jersey Metro Chapter is making this information available to you, about these educational opportunities. The National MS Society, New Jersey Metro Chapter is not sponsoring these programs. The Society has had no role in developing the content of these programs:
What: Taking Control: Managing MS Symptoms
When: Sunday, 10/18/0911am-2pm
Where: Woodbridge Hilton, 120 Wood Ave South, Iselin, NJ
Where: Speakers: Joseph Herbert, MD, Gary Goldberg, PhD, Susan Allison, RN and Laura DePaola
Sponsored by: EMD Serono
RSVP: 1-888-724-7123 (1-888-SBHS-123)
What: New MS Therapies
When: Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 7:00pm
Where: Morristown MS Self-Help Group
Presbyterian Parish House
65 South Street, Morristown, NJ
Speaker: Bernard Weintraub, MD
Sponsored: Bayer Healthcare
RSVP to Evelyn: 973-727-7175
What: Managing MS Symptoms
When: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 7:30pm
Where: Jersey City MS Self-Help Group
Newport Nursing & Rehab Center
198 Stevens Ave
Jersey City, NJ
Speaker: Dr. Andrew Pachner, UNDNJ
Sponsroed by: Pfizer
RSVP to Christine 201-332-3417
What: Rebif Update
When: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 7:00pm
Where: Friend MS Self-Help Group
Holy Name Hospital PT Library
718 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ
Speaker: Dr. Parel, Staten Island
Sponsored by: Pfizer
RSVP: Scott 973-616-8168
What: Current MS Treatments: Questions & Answers
When: Monday, November 9, 2009, 7:00pm
Where: Hackettstown MS Self-Help Group
Mama's Pizzeria
260 Mountain Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ
Speaker: Bernard Weintraub, MD
Sponsored by: Teva Neuroscience
RSVP: Cynthia, 973-786-5382
What: What's New with MS?
When: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 7:00pm
Where: Clark MS Self-Help Group
Clark Town Hall
430 Westfield Avenue, Clark, N J
Speaker: Amos Katz, MD, Director or the Linda Cardinale MS Center at Centrastate
Sponsored by: EMD Serono
RSVP to Susan, 908-889-9144 or Maryellen 732-396-9145
What: Rebif Update
When: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 10:00am
Where: Montville MS Self-Help Group
Montville Youth Center
Changebridge Road, Montville, NJ
Speaker: Michael Zimits, Rebif Ambassador
Sponsored by: Pfizer
RSVP to Rosanne 973-334-8434
What: Rebif Update
When: Monday, November 30, 2009, 10:30am
Where: St. Barnabas MS Self-Help Group
St. Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center
200 South Orange Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039
Speaker: Michael Zimits, Rebif Ambassador
Sponsored: Pfizer
RSVP to Rosanne at 973-334-8434
NJ Special Needs Registry – Very Important for People with Special Needs– 2-1-1
The NJ Office of Emergency Management wants to remind residents with special needs that they can call 2-1-1 to sign onto the New Jersey Special Needs Registry. The registry was established three years ago to help first responders better prepare to assist individuals with disabilities in an emergency situation. The program was originally piloted in four coastal communities but is currently operating in 10 counties.
The registry provides residents who may require help due to their physical limitations and their families the opportunity to give life saving information to emergency response agencies that will aid them in preparing for day-of-response evacuation and sheltering should a disaster or emergency situation arise. Residents who register are also directly notified by local officials when an evacuation has been ordered to assure adequate time for appropriate action. All information collected is confidential and only used for emergency planning and response purposes. For more information visit the website of the Office of Emergency Management at https://www13.state.nj.us/specialneeds or call 2-1-1 to register.
Free Law-Related Education Seminars for the Public
The NJ State Bar Foundation offers a full schedule of educational programs, from retirement planning to the Medicare/Medicaid Maze to a Law and Disability Conference. All programs are free and will be held at the NJ Law Center in New Brunswick. To learn more about their calendar of events, visit their website at www.njsbf.org or go right to this link: http://www.njsbf.org/for-the-public/events.html.
National Scholarship Program
MS shouldn’t stand in the way of an education. This is why the National MS Society's scholarship program exists — to help highly qualified students who have been diagnosed with MS or who have a parent with MS achieve their dreams of going to college. The Society established its scholarship program in 2003 and the program continues to grow both in terms of support and scholarships awarded. In its first year of operation the program awarded 36 scholarships for a total of $68,000; in 2009 a total of $1,021,600 was awarded to 510 scholars. Support for the scholarship program comes from foundations, chapter donors, our own employee giving program and other sources. 2010 Scholarships applications for 2010 awards will be accepted between October 1, 2009 and January 15, 2010. Scholars receive notice in May, 2010. For detailed guidelines and application information for the 2010 program, click here.
Chapter Scholarship Program
The Chapter has a similar scholarship program. Details and applications will be available on 12/15/09 and will be accepted until 3/15/09. Students may apply to both the National and the Chapter Scholarship Programs.
A Unique Fundraising Experience: Women on the Move
The National MS Society's Women On The Move luncheon is a unique fundraising experience that creates an inspiring, motivational and empowering environment. The event features a social setting for likeminded people to gather, learn about multiple sclerosis and raise funds to help end MS. While the event was founded by women who wanted to come together to bring us closer to a world free of MS, men are also invited and encouraged to attend. The New Jersey Metro Chapter will host two Women On The Move luncheons in the fall and both feature Chris Wragge, Co-anchor of CBS 2 News at 5, as the Event Ambassador and Emcee. The Monmouth County event was held on 9/22/09. The Passaic County event is noted below -
Date: November 13, 2009
Location: Westmount Country Club, West Paterson, NJ
Contact: Brian at 201-967-5599 or brian.hurwitz@nmss.org
(for more information, you can click on this link to our website: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/NJM/fundraising-events/women-on-the-move/index.aspx
Get Connected to the Chapter's most recent issue of its quarterly newsletter: MS Connections
Research News
For the latest in research news, visit the website of the National MS Society (www.nationalMSsociety.org).