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Upcoming Greater Northwest Events

Walk MS in Washington & Alaska
April-May, 2010

Walk MS is the rallying point of the MS movement; a community coming together to raise funds and celebrate hope for the future.

Washington - 20th Anniversary of Walk MS:

• Seattle
• Bainbridge Island
• Bellingham
• Kitsap County
• Olympia
• Snohomish County
• South Sound (Tacoma)
• Tri-Cities

Alaska:

• Anchorage
• Copper Valley
• Fairbanks
• Juneau
• Ketchikan
• MatSu Valley/Wasilla
• Soldotna

Greater Northwest Programs & Services

The Greater Northwest Chapter serves people with MS living in Alaska, central and western Washington. To find a program in your community, please select your state below:

• Alaska
• Washington

Need help navigating the Social Security Disability maze?

Join us for a practical workshop on the legal and strategic aspects of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) led by a local attorney with 30 years of experience representing applicants who have been denied their claims for SSDI.

At-home teleconference:

• February 9, 2010
  Register online

Empowered Living Wellness Series for Couples

Learn new ways to optimize your health and well-being within the parameters of a committed relationship by taking care of yourself and each other. All partners in a relationship are welcome at this Empowered Living Wellness Series, new for couples. Snacks will be provided.

• Wednesdays, February 24 - April 14, 2010
  6:00-8:00 p.m. PT
  Swedish Medical Center
  Seattle, WA
  Register online

Managing the Invisible Symptoms of MS Teleconference

Allison Shadday has fourteen years of experience in counseling chronically ill patients and their families. From her experience, she discovered there are deeper issues with which people with MS seem to struggle. These issues are often ignored, and people rarely have an opportunity to deal with them.

• Thursdays, March 4 - April 22, 2010
  Learn more and register online

Staying in the Employment Game

Join us for a live telecast/webcast from the University of Washington. A panel and moderator will cover topics including communication with employers, self-advocacy, employment challenges, accommodation, disclosure, legal rights and resources. Following the presentation, there will be a live question/answer time, including call-in questions. A toll-free number will be available during the telecast/webcast. Learn more
 
Register online if you are able to attend the event in person

• April 6, 2010
  8:00-9:30 p.m. PT
  • WEBCAST: go to the UWTV website and click on the National MS Society program under the webcast list.
  • TELECAST: watch live on the UWTV stations.
  • CALL IN QUESTIONS: call in questions will be accepted during the Q&A time at the end of the broadcast.

2010 Regional MS Summit

The fifth annual continuing medical conference, New Insights and Comprehensive Care, will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Seattle, WA. This is the premiere MS-focused conference in the region, attracting an audience of neurologists, physiatrists and nurse practitioners involved in the search for answers to the complex questions of multiple sclerosis.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through joint sponsorship of Evergreen Hospital Medical Center and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Northwest Chapter, in collaboration with the All America (serving Idaho, Montana and Wyoming), Colorado, Inland Northwest, Oregon and Utah Chapters.

CogniFitness - Keep the Mind Moving Teleconference

Do you find it difficult to focus on a task without getting distracted? Is it sometimes hard for you to think of words or finish sentences? Do you often have trouble keeping track of activities and appointments?

• Thursdays, April 29 - June 10, 2010
  Learn more and register online

Didn't find what you were looking for? Check out the Community Programs page to see some non-National MS Society programs you might be interested in.

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