Ask the Employment Specialist: Telephone Q&A Session
Do you have a question about employment issues you would like answered? Are you curious about workplace disclosure, social security benefits, the need for a reasonable accommodation or are you thinking about returning to work? Employment specialist Barbara McKeon, CRC, LMHC, director of employment at the NYC/SNY chapter, will be available to address your questions regarding employment concerns that are important for people living with MS.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
12- 1p.m.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
12- 1p.m.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
12- 1p.m.
Click here to register:
http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/Calendar/988795782?view=Detail&id=292894
2013 Employment Teleconference Series: Career Decisions and MS
Are you interested in a variety of topics regarding Employment and MS? Learn more about this series made up of six teleconferences held on Wednesdays from January through March, 2013. Each teleconference is accessible via a toll-free number. Participate in several calls or just the one that interests you. You will need to register individually for each call you wish to attend. All calls will take place from 7:00 - 8:00 pm EST. Learn more about this exciting series taking place from January 16, 2013 to March 27, 2013! To register for these teleconferences, click on the links below:
Should I Work from Home or Start My Own Business? – 1/16/13
Click here to listen to a recording of this teleconference
Is it Time? Deciding to Change Careers or Stop Working – 1/30/13
Click here to listen to a recording of this teleconference
Deciding How to Plan Your Job Search? Employers Share How They Find Employees – 2/13/13
Click here to listen to a recording of this teleconference
Shoud I Work? Work from Home Options for Those on Social Security Disability – 2/27/13
Click here to listen to a recording of this teleconference
The Impact of Health Insurance on Career Decisions – 3/13/13
Click here to listen to a recording of this teleconference
How to Talk About MS to Your Employer – 3/27/13
http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/Calendar/124132987?view=Detail&id=301750
Other Employment Related Resources
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The National MS Society has literature regarding the many issues of employment and MS. Click here for the available brochures: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/employment/index.aspx
- The New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) provides services that enable individuals with disabilities to find jobs or keep their existing jobs.You can learn more information from the website: http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/dvrs/DVRIndex.html. This resource is appropriate for individuals who are seeking training, re-training and general advice about the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and fair employment practices; it is also a good resource for employers, companies large and small who have questions about job accommodations for people with disabilities. Use this link to find the DVRS office nearest to you: http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/dvrs/content/dvrdirections.html.
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The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Working toward practical solutions that benefit both employer and employee, JAN helps people with disabilities enhance their employability, and shows employers how to capitalize on the value and talent that people with disabilities add to the workplace. Learn more about JAN: http://askjan.org/links/about.htm
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DiscoverAbility NJ is an organization that supports the employment of people with disabilities in NJ by providing resources, networking opportunities and ongoing professional development to staff working in the field of disability employment. Visit the website at www.discoverabilitynj.orgfor the latest news, hot topics, training opportunities, and helpful resources to keep you up-to-date.
- The National Organization on Disability (NOD) is committed to increasing the employment rate of people with disabilities. To help job seekers with disabilities, NOD offers resources specifically addressing employment needs. http://nod.org/disability_resources/employment_resources/
Employment Study for Individuals Living With MS
Investigators at Seton Hall University are conducting a research study investigating the emotional and physical factors that may have an impact on an individual’s employment status, following a diagnosis of MS. They are recruiting US citizens between the ages of 25-50 who are diagnosed with MS, were engaged in paid employment at the time of MS diagnosis and are currently experience a relapsing-remitting course of MS. The study will require a maximum time commitment of 30 minutes from each participant. Participants will complete a demographic questionnaire and the following assessments: the Revised Stress Related Growth Scale, the Multiple Sclerosis Self-Efficacy Scale, the Career Self-Efficacy Scale and the American version of Guy’s Neurological Disability Scale. Participation in this study is completely voluntary and individuals may withdraw from the study without any penalty, at any time. To ensure anonymity, each participant will complete an anonymous on-line survey through Survey Monkey.
Click here to go to the survey. For more information, please contact megan.castano@student.shu.edu.