Multiple sclerosis can have a significant impact on every aspect of life, including the world of work. Therefore, we are pleased to present you with a series of teleconferences on a variety of topics regarding Employment and MS.
Each teleconference lasts just one hour.
Thursday, January 27 from 7-8:30 pm
How to Apply for Jobs in the Federal Government
Learn about special hiring programs for people living with disabilities and how to navigate the federal system from a regional recruitment coordinator with the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Handouts:
- Finding and Applying for Jobs in the Federal Government Presentation
- Sample Schedule A letter
- Tips for Applying for a DOL Job
- Series APP
Thursday, February 10 from 7-8:00 pm
Social Security Disability Eligibility and Application Process
Learn what it takes to be approved for Social Security disability benefits from a Social Security attorney.
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Handouts:
- Checklist-Adult Disability Interview
- Disability Benefits Checklist for Adults Applying on the Internet
- Medical and Job Worksheet-Adult
- Useful Websites and Resources
- What You Should Know Before You Apply for SSDI benefits
- Your Right to Representation
The following may also be useful:
--SSDI Guidebook for People Living with MS
The National MS Society developed this guidebook to assist you in deciding whether applying for disability benefits is right for you and in navigating the complex application process.
Worksheets and Sample Letters
- Applicant Medical History
- How MS Impacts Your Functioning and Ability to Work
- Physician Medical Information Worksheet
- Applicant Work History
- Sample Physician-to-SSA Letter
- SSA MS Listing and Criteria Reference Sheet
Thursday, February 17 from 7-8:00 pm
Social Security Disability and Returning to Work
Learn about the impact work might have on your disability benefits from a community work incentive coordinator.
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Handouts:
- Social Security WISE-Work Incentives Seminar Event (Presentation)
- SSA Publication-Working While Disabled
The following links may also be helpful:
- Social Security Administration’s Red Book of Work Incentives - http://www.socialsecurity.gov/redbook/
- Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) fact sheet - http://www.socialsecurity.gov/work/wipafactsheet.html
- Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) directory by state - https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/oesp/providers.nsf/bystate
Thursday, February 24 from 7-8:00 pm
Part-Time Jobs with Flexibility
Learn about part-time and non-traditional job opportunities that allow for a flexible schedule.
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Handouts:
- Higher Paying Jobs that Require Subject Matter Expertise and/or Higher Education
- Mystery Shopping-How Do I get Started
- Mystery Shopping Positives of Being a Field Agent
- National Associations for Retail Marketing Services-NARMS
- Online Juror
- Sites for Making a Little Money on the Side
- Ten Things A Successful Mystery Shopper Must Do
The following links may also be helpful:
- Rat Race Rebellion website http://www.ratracerebellion.com/bios-professional.htm
- Earn on the side website www.earnontheside.com
- Volition (mystery shopping website) www.volition.com
- www.mysteryshop.org
- http://www.mymommybiz.com/mystery/companyindex.html
Wednesday, March 16 from 7-8:00 pm
Practical Tips for Managing Challenging MS Symptoms on the Job
MS Specialists will share practical ways to manage fatigue and cognitive dysfunction, two common and difficult symptoms that people living with MS experience at work.
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Handouts:
- Inside MS: Focus on Employment
- Practical Tips for Managing Challenging MS Symptoms on the Job
- Tired of Being Tired?
- Managing Cognitive Problems
The following links may also be helpful:
- Fatigue: What You Should Know: www.nationalmssociety.org/multimedia-library/brochures/managing-specific-issues//download.aspx?id=54
- Solving Cognitive Problems: www.nationalmssociety.org/multimedia-library/brochures/managing-specific-issues//download.aspx?id=61
Wednesday, March 30 from 7-8:00 pm
MS, Wellness, and Work
Positive wellness behaviors can maximize the impact of fatigue and cognitive symptoms and lead to greater productivity on the job. Join a personal trainer and nutritionist for tips on physical exercise, healthy eating, stress management and good sleep habits.
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Handouts:
- MS Wellness, and Work Presentation
- 10 Energy Boosting Breakfast Foods
- Exercise and Cognitive Article
- Helping MS with Diet
- L Cohn March 30 Presentation
- Stress, Depression, and Sleep
The following links may also be helpful:
