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Today and Every Day, the National MS Society Celebrates Those Who Are Affected by MS in the LGBTQ+ Community

June 1, 2021

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a movement by and for every person affected by MS. People cannot live their best lives if they are not honored and included and there’s still more work to do to make that value a true reality. In honor of Pride Month, the National MS Society announces the steps it is taking to better serve the LGBTQ+ community affected by MS: 
  • Everyone deserves the healthcare they need without discrimination or bias and a provider that knows and supports them. That is why the Society includes the LGBTQ+ community in our advocacy work and will work to recruit more diverse MS healthcare providers and encourage cultural competency training to foster a better understanding of the unique challenges of living with MS in the LGBTQ+ community. 
  • Interacting with the Society should feel safe and affirming for people of all gender identities, so improvements are being made to the way information is collected from people and encouraging staff to include pronouns in their email signatures. 
  • Everyone should be able to see themselves and know they belong in the MS movement. The Society will continue to focus on diverse representation of all people affected by MS, including the LGBTQ+ community – in everything it does.   
  • The Society is a global leader in MS research. To further solutions for everyone living with MS, it is leading the way in the MS research community to explore the questions that need answering about the LGBTQ+ community living with MS. 
  • The Society has put together a short survey for members of the LGBTQ+ community affected by MS so it can prioritize work based on the needs shared. Take the survey: ntlms.org/LGBTQSurvey. If you need support now, MS Navigators have specialized resources for the LGBTQ+ community, call 1-800-344-4867.

About Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system. Currently there is no cure. Symptoms vary from person to person and may include disabling fatigue, mobility challenges, cognitive changes, and vision issues. An estimated 1 million people live with MS in the United States. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical to minimize disability. Significant progress is being made to achieve a world free of MS.

About the National Multiple Sclerosis Society

The National MS Society, founded in 1946, is the global leader of a growing movement dedicated to creating a world free of MS. The Society funds cutting-edge research for a cure, drives change through advocacy and provides programs and services to help people affected by MS live their best lives. Connect to learn more and get involved: nationalMSsociety.org, Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, Instagram, YouTube or 1-800-344-4867.

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