Disability Connections
Dedicated to enhancing the daily lives of those coping with physical
challenges, mobility issues, and other types of medical disabilities.
We connect people to resources and services.
MS Resources & Helpful Links
General Useful Resources:
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
733
(800) FIGHT-MS or (800) 344-4867
www.nationalmssociety.org
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society provides information and referrals, self-help or support groups, advocacy, programs for the newly diagnosed, emotional support, diversity programs and Spanish language resources, financial support and equipment loans, online programs, family programs, education and wellness programs, a chapter newsletter, and library. Services may vary by chapter, and some chapters provide additional services.To find a chapter, please use this link: Find A Chapter
Multiple Sclerosis International Federation
3rd Floor Skyline House
+44 (0) 20 7620 1911
www.msif.org
National Council on Independent Living
(703) 525-3406
www.ncil.org
As a membership organization, NCIL advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities through consumer-driven advocacy. NCIL envisions a world in which those who live with disabilities are valued equally and participate fully.
Department of Psychiatry
c/o Linus Bieliasukas
University of
CFOB #2954
(734) 936-8269
American
(312) 464-9700
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Building 31, Room 8A-06
(800) 352-9424
Family Caregiver
(415) 434-3388
(800) 445-8106
Web Site: www.caregiver.org
E-mail::info@caregiver.org
The Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) seeks to improve the quality of life for caregivers through education, services, research and advocacy.
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Medical supply companies & accessories:
Medical Supplies
Computer programs and technological aids:
Assistive Technology is for people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult. This web site will direct you to adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers. To learn more about this organization, please visit their web site http://www.abilityhub.com.
ABLEDATA provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. To learn more about this organization, please visit their web site http://www.abledata.com.
Books and videos:
More than a feel-good book, The Courage to Give is a call to action. These poignant and uplifting stories tell of people who have suffered great emotional or physical difficulties and then went beyond their pain to help others. The Courage to Give. Jackie Waldman (Author). There are now several different Courage to Give books, including People With MS With the Courage to Give, also authored by Jackie Waldman. To learn more about these inspirational books and Jackie Waldman, please visit www.couragetogive.com.
Multiple Sclerosis: The Questions You Have, the Answers You Need
Rosalind Kalb, Second edition, 2002, Demos Vermande, 386 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10016, (212) 683-0072
Mainstay: For the Well Spouse of the Chronically Ill
Maggie Strong, 1997, Bradford Books, 160 Main Street, #9, Northampton, MA 01060-3134, (413) 584-4597
Symptom Management in Multiple Sclerosis
Randall T. Schapiro, 1998, Third Edition, Demos Vermande,
Multiple Sclerosis: A Self-Care Guide to Wellness
Nancy Holland and June Halper (eds.), 1998, Paralyzed Veterans of
Alternative Medicine and Multiple Sclerosis
Allen C. Bowling, 2001, Demos Vermande,
MSA Lending Library Program
The MSAA Lending Library Program is FREE and open to the public. Participants may borrow one (1) book or DVD at a time (not both) for up to 45 days. MSAA covers all outgoing and returning mailing cost. To learn more about this organization, please visit their web site
http://msassociation.org/programs/lending_library
Educational Resources:
MS Views and News Inc. is dedicated to the global collection and distribution of current information concerning Multiple Sclerosis MS Views and News (MSVN)
Stu's Views & M.S. News bridges the gaps of information available from MS Organizations around the globe.
Elaine Chapin Memorial Scholarship
http://www.ahead.org
Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities
On this page, you will find information about scholarships and fellowships for students with disabilities. Please follow this link for more information. http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/disabled.phtml
National MS Society Scholarship Program
MS shouldn’t stand in the way of an education.
This is why the National MS Society's scholarship program exists
National MS Society Scholarship
Government Resources :
http://www.ada.gov
The Department of Justice is responsible for issuing and enforcing many of the
http://www.disability.gov
Provides easy to comprehensive disability related information and resources.
Click to apply online for disability benefits.
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