MS strikes adults as they start college, start families, and start careers.
Are you avoiding medical treatment to keep your health status secret from your employer? Have you received negative comments about your effectiveness on the job? Do you have episodes of staggering, slurring, or falling asleep at your desk?
Employment Specialists
Many people think that they need to quit work because of their MS and do so prematurely. Overwhelmed in the early days and months of the diagnosis, and unaware of their rights under the law, they make impulsive employment decisions. The National MS Society has specialists available to discuss employment concerns by phone: 1-800-344-4867 and press Option 1 or email us.
Other resources include:
- ADA Disability and Technical Assistance Center
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
- Neurological Vocational Services
- University of Washington
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Job Accommodation Network
Information Regarding Employment
- An easy question and answer book about employment issues and MS.
- Employment
- SSDI
- Family law
- Insurance
- And more!
Please visit our national website for more information on MS and Employment.
Employer Support & Education
Disclosing a diagnosis of MS to an employer can be a difficult decision for people with MS. If the decision to disclose is made, we have information available that can be shared with employers to help answer many questions that might arise.
Education and In-Services
National MS Society staff and MS Ambassadors are available to provide talks with employers about MS for public awareness of key issues. For more information, or to schedule an in-service, please contact us at 1-800-344-4867 and press Option 1 or email us.