PHILOSOPHY OF CHAPTER PROGRAMS
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is committed to expanding knowledge of MS, enhancing access to MS specialty medical care, and empowering people with MS to live as independently as possible within the limits of their disabilities, and to the maximum of their capabilities, within the least restrictive environment. These goals are achieved through national and local programs and activities that:
- Promote and support knowledge,
health , and independence. - Inform and educate people with MS and their families, professionals, public officials, and the general public about MS.
- Provide support programs that help people with MS and their families cope with the changes and challenges that MS presents.
- Help people gain access to community resources and quality, specialty health care.
- Stimulate changes and developments in the community and public policy beneficial to people affected by MS.
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Fill gaps in community resources.
Our programs are open to people with MS, their family members and friends, health professionals and the general public. If you have multiple sclerosis or have an interest in MS, please register with our Chapter by calling 1-800-344-4867 or emailing vab@nmss.org. Upon registering, you will begin receiving program announcements and invitations, our quarterly newsletter (MS Connection), research updates, and a quarterly magazine from our national office, Inside MS.
For more information about any of our programs, call the Chapter at 1-800-344-4867 or email your questions to: vab@nmss.org.
