The National MS Society Information Resource Center (IRC) is the primary venue for educating the community about multiple sclerosis. The IRC offers the latest information about MS information and provides referrals to local MS care centers, physicians and service providers. It also serves as a lending library of books, videos and audiotapes on MS. This is a free service of the National MS Society.
HOW TO GET INFORMATION & REFERRALS
Members, as well as the public, can contact the IRC for general information on MS, copies of relevant articles related to MS and position statements the National MS Society has on important issues. Frequent referral requests include:
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Assistive Technology
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Counseling
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Dentists
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Employment/Vocational Issues
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Entitlements
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Finances
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Health Care and Medical Issues
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Home Care
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Housing
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Independent Living
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Insurance
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Legal Services
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Library Services
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Physicians
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Recreation and Leisure
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Relationships and Family
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Transportation
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Veteran Services
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Visual Impairment
CONTACT THE INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTER
To utilize the services offered by the Information Resource Center, call 212-463-7787, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., e-mail info@msnyc.org or write to the NYC - Southern NY Chapter, National MS Society, 733 Third Ave., New York, NY, 10017