Educational Programs
The chapter hosts numerous lectures, seminars and educational programs for people with MS, and their families, healthcare professionals and the general public.
Educational programs include:
Annual Meeting
Annual Research Symposium
Educational Teleconference Series
MS Family Discovery Day
Professional Education Programs
Click here to see our full listing of upcoming programs.
Educational Publications
The chapter has numerous educational materials available free of charge to members, including:
BOOKS & PAMPHLETS
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Incidental Heroes: Disabling the Myths about Multiple Sclerosis
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What is Multiple Sclerosis
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Living with MS
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Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed
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Research Directions in Multiple Sclerosis
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When a Parent Has MS: A Teenager's Guide
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MS and Your Emotions
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Taming Stress in MS
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Plain Talk: A Booklet About MS for Families
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Choosing the Right Health Care Provider
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Diagnosis: The Basic Facts
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Disclosure: The Basic Facts
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Information for Employers
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Clear Thinking About Alternative Therapies
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MS and Pregnancy
- What Everyone Should Know about Multiple Sclerosis
NEWSLETTERS
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Research Highlights
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Research Update
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E-Vent News - chapter monthly e-newsletter
INTERACTIVE GUIDES
Affordable Accessible Housing- A guide for people living with MS in the five boroughs of NYC and Westchester, Putna, Rockland, Orange, and Sullivan Counties
NEWLY DIAGNOSED
If you are newly diagnosed, please see the newly diagnosed programs section of our Web site for information and help specific to people who have just been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
For copies of these or other materials, please contact info@msnyc.org or call 212-463-7787, option 1.
Online Education
MS SOCIETY YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Visit the Society’s YouTube channel and watch any of our nearly 400 videos about living with MS. Watch our videos, share yours.
MS LEARN ONLINE
MS Learn Online is the National MS Society's online educational webcast. Whether you just received a diagnosis of MS or have been living with it for a long time—MS Learn On Line is filled with information and tips on how to maintain your quality of life in the years ahead.
SOCIETY ONLINE CLASSES
The National MS Society is proud to offer seven online courses to enhance the programs and educational opportunities offered at chapters around the nation. The courses provide on-demand information that can be accessed at your convenience. These online courses bring interactive and immediate information to you when, and where, you want it.