Working and MS: Protect Yourself and Plan Ahead
Society Statewide Teleseries Focuses on MS and Employment
Thank you for participating in our employment teleseries. Below you will find the links to the handouts associated with each presentation. Please click on the title below to download the documents.
American Disability Act and Disclosure
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.
Featured Speaker: Eddie Whidden, M.A. is a Senior Consultant with the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Motor Team. Eddie will discuss when and how to disclose that you have MS, as well as provide input on what kinds of accommodations can be offered to employees and how to request them.
Secrets to a Successful Career Change
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Featured Speakers: Steve W. Nissen, M.S., CRC, Senior Director of Employment and Communication Programs at the National Capital Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in Washington, DC and Director of Operation Job Match (OJM), the employment assistance and support program of the chapter, Michelle Alford-Williams, Manager for Workforce Development Section of the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and Lana Reynolds, M.S., C.R.C. DOR will address retraining and other issues faced with a change in career direction.
Volunteering: A Win-Win
Putting Your Skills and Passion to Work
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Featured Speakers: Valerie Troup, Volunteer Services Manager from One O.C., Orange Counties Volunteer Center, Jim Langdon, Volunteer of a Second Grade Reading Program and Mike Milne, Loan Closet Volunteer Manager for the Pacific South Coast Chapter of the National MS Society will discuss volunteerism as an option if you are no longer able to be employed.
Applying Through Your Employer’s Long Term Disability Benefits When MS Progresses
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Featured Speaker: Lisa Kantor, LLP from Kantor and Kantor. Lisa Kantor will share her expertise as an advocate who has successfully represented people in Employment Retirement Income Social Security Act (ERISSA) benefit claims for over 18 years. If you have MS and Long Term Disability Insurance through your employer, you will want to know how to apply for and access these benefits.
Facts About California’s State
Disability Benefit Program
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Featured Speaker: April Oakley, Associate Governmental Program Analyst of the Disability Insurance Branch – Education & Outreach, Employment Development Department will discuss the challenges faced when accessing State Disability Insurance due to the unpredictable nature of MS. April will be providing information about the program, who qualifies and instructions on how to apply.
To register for one or all of the employment-focused Statewide Teleseries, please call 800-344-4867 or visit us our online calendar.