Legislative Session Review
Original Air Date: June 23, 2011
Presenter: Jim Freeburg
Topics include health care reform implementation, long-term care oversight, budget negotiations, and new legislation to allow more MS specialists to practice in Washington. Download

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What is Congress doing about MS?
Original Air Date: August 9, 2011
Presenters: Ted Thompson, Dr. Lily Jung Henson, MD, MMM, FAAN
This teleconference provides an update on the most pressing MS issues facing Congress. Issues include funding for MS research, adult day services for people with MS, and strategies to attract more neurologists to the field. Download

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Applying Through Your Employer's Long Term Disability Benefits when MS Progresses
Original Air Date: August 10, 2011
Presenter: Lisa Kantor
The topics of this teleconference include: how to apply for and access vital Long Term Disability benefits. Download

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Deploying Your Passions for Successful Careering in Today's World of Work
Original Air Date: July 25, 2012
Presenter: Dr. Kenneth M. Nowack
How do we define success in today’s world of work? This interactive workshop will help you identify areas of passion and what matters most to you, explore the factors associated with career and life success, consider how the unpredictability of MS might impact your career journey and use conference tools and resources to successfully navigate today’s turbulent work. Download

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Important Decisions about Employment & Benefits
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MS & Employment
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Reasonable Accommodations and Disability Disclosure: The Basics
Original Air Date: August 1, 2012
Presenter: Jan Garrett
You may have found yourself asking questions such as, "If and when is it time to disclose your need for accommodations? Who do you disclose to? What accommodations can you ask for that will help support your continued employment?" Jan will touch on the basic rights that are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Download

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Secrets to a Successful Career Change
Original Air Date: July 20, 2011
Presenter: Steve W. Nissen, M.S., CRC & Michelle Alford-Williams
The topics of this teleconference include: retaining and other issues faced with a change in career direction. Download

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Staying in the Employment Game
Original Air Date: May 11 &18, 2010
Presenters: Kurt Johnson, PhD, Joe Stuckey, MS, CRC, Braney Fleming, PhD, ATP, Conrad Kuehn, MA, Bob Fraser, PhD, CRC, Andrea Benneke and Laurie Ford, MS
This two-week informative teleconference was designed to provide people with MS with strategies on how to keep working and what to do when you are no longer able to work.

Session 1: "Let's Keep Working..."

Session 2: "And if it's not working..."

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Volunteering: A Win-Win Putting Your Skills and Passion to Work
Original Air Date: August 3, 2011
Presenter: Valerie Troup, Jim Langdon & Mike Milne
The topics of this telenconference include: options and tips on how to connect with volunteering opportunities. Download

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A Candid Conversation about Bladder, Bowel and Sex
Original Air Date: September 1, 2011
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Complimentary and Alternative Medicine for MS
Original Air Date: January 7, 2011
Presenter: Dr. Alan Bowling, MD, PhD
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Diet & MS - The Nutrition Connection
Original Air Date: October 13, 2010
Presenter: Denise Nowack, RD
This teleconference highlights the importance of proper nutrition in MS; diet & symptom management; and simple strategies for eating well.

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Energy Management: Fatigue & MS
Original Air Date: March 8, 2011
Presenter: Maureen "Mo" Johnson, MS, OT/L
Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of MS, occuring in about 80% of people. It can interfere with your ability to function at home and at work. Yes, fatigue is a difficult symptom to treat, but you CAN manage your fatigue! Download

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Exercise & MS
Original Air Date: February 18, 2010
Presenter: Richard W. Hicks, Ph.D.
This teleconference highlights how to start moving and keeping moving; bringing exercise back into your life; and choosing exercise that's right for you. Download

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Get Your Move On!
Original Air Date: January 12, 19 & 26, 2010
Presenters: Elizabeth Morrison, MD, MSED, Maureen Manley, MA and Melissa Pei, DPT
This three-week motivational teleconference was designed to provide people with MS with tips and tools to create and maintain an exercise program that meets their needs and interests.

Session 1: "The Science of MS & Exercise

Session 2: “Strategies for Staying Motivated”

Session 3: “Finding the Right Program and Getting Started”

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Maintaining Your Balance with MS
Original Air Date: February 2, 2012
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Managing Pain & MS
Original Air Date: August 10, 2010
Presenter: Heidi Maloni, Ph.D.
This teleconference focuses on experience of pain; assessment tools for managing pain; and alternative and complementary therapies in MS pain management. Download

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MS & Aging
Original Air Date: December 6, 2012
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MS & the eye
Original Air Date: September 4, 2012
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My Body & MS - Keep Moving Forward!
Original Air Date: April 7, 2011
Presenter: Craig Smith, PT
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Sexuality & MS
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American Disability Act & Disclosure
Original Air Date: July 13, 2011
Presenter: Eddie Whidden, M.A.
The topics of this teleconference include: when and how to disclose that you have MS, as well as provide input on what kinds of accomodations can be offered to employees and how to request them. Download

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CA State Disability Benefit Program
Original Air Date: August 17, 2011
Presenter: Alicia Oldfield
This teleconference highlights the challenges faced when accessing State Disability Insurance due to the unpredictable nature of MS. Information about the program, who qualifies and instructions on how to apply is also featured. Download

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Health Care Reform
Original Air Date: Thursday, July 22, 2010
Presenters: Shawn O'Neail & Lauren Chiarello
The topics addressed in this teleconference include: key provisions and dates of healthcare reform implementation; pre-existing condition clauses; lifetime limits and long term care; and major impacts on healthcare coverage, Medicare and Medi-Cal. Download

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SSDI: Starting & Navigating the Process
Original Air Date: August 4, 2011
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Accessibility Begins at Home
Original Air Date: September 21, 2010
Presenter: Van Roberts
This teleconference focuses on how home improvements can provide greater accessibility; making your home more efficient and barrier free; and home modification and increasing your independence. Download

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An in-depth look at Progressive MS
Original Air Date: May 3, 2012
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Building a Community of Support
Original Air Date: December 1, 2011
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Dealing with the Emotional and Mental Aspects of MS
Original Air Date: March 3, 2011
Presenter: Dawn Ehde, PhD
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Get the 411 on MS - Disease Management and Therapeutics
Original Air Date: August 2, 2012
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Getting the Most out of your Health Insurance
Original Air Date: February 3, 2011
Presenters: Liz Mercer, Elizabeth Pelley, John Wood
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Ins & Outs of Accessible Travel
Original Air Date: February 2, 2011
Presenter: Candy Harrington
If you are avoiding travel because you don't think you can get around, think again! Learn about how to plan your trip, deal with airports and navigtate new places; even if you use a wheelchair or scooter. Download

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Living Independently
Exploring Choices for the Future - Listen to the recordings of this three-part teleconference. Topics covered include financial planning, in-home resources and assistive technology. These mp3 files are approximately 50 MB each and may take a long time to download on a slow connection.

Finance 101

In-home resources

Assistive technology

Read the supplemental handouts from this teleconference

• Hiring Help at Home
• Question & Answers on the COPES Program
• Estate Recovery for the Medical Services
• Paid for by the State
• Key Medicaid Standards

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Living With Progressive MS
Original Air Date: March 9, 2010
Presenter: Patricia K. Coyle, MD
The topics addressed in this teleconference include: how to live well with progressive MS; medical management of progressive MS; and emotional issues. Download

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Managing MS as a Family
Original Air Date: April 5, 2012
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Mothers (and aspiring mothers) with MS
Original Air Date: June 7, 2012
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Moving Forward with a Diagnosis of MS
Original Air Date: May 6, 2011
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MS in the Family
Original Air Date: November 3, 2011
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Taking Control of Your Money

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Talking with Friends & Family about MS
Original Air Date: December 2, 2010
Speakers: Allison Shadday, LCSW
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Turning Humor Into Medication
Original Air Date: February 17, 2011
Presenter: David Lander
Studies have shown that humor and laughter strengthen your immune system, boost your energy, diminish pain, and protect you from the damaging effects of stress. Take a tour of your life and learn how to laugh at yourself and to create humor out of the not-so-funny experience of life. Download

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Who Cares for the Caregiver
Original Air Date: July 7, 2011
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How the National MS Society Makes Funding Decisions
Original Air Date: March 22, 2011
Presenter: Dr. Patricia O'Looney
Research in MS is progressing at a remarkable rate, with more potential therapies in the pipeline than at any other time in history. The National MS Society is a driving force of MS research. Learn how far we've come, where we're going, and what the Society is doing to move toward a world free of MS. Download

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Welcome to the Greater Northwest Chapter
Original Air Date: November 4, 2010
Presenters: Trevis Gleason & Ray Heacox
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Breakthrough Treatment Options Teleconference
Original Air Date: September 23, 2010
Presenters: Pavle Repovic, MD, PhD and Shana Johnson, MD
This teleconference covered an array of new and emerging treatment options available to people with MS.
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Current & Future Drugs for MS
Original Air Date: March 1, 2012
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From Goldilocks to Gluten: An Update on Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Original Air Date: February 7, 2013
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MS Research Update
Original Air Date: October 6, 2011
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