National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Resources for People Living with MS

1-800-344-4867 or nationalMSsociety.org
Finding answers and making sound decisions relies on having the right information at the
right time. The National MS Society provides answers to questions and access to
information about all of the options available. Our MS Navigators are highly-skilled
professionals equipped to respond to your needs. Contact the National MS Society to
learn more or request copies of the resources listed.

For the Newly Diagnosed

Connection

Knowledge Is Power
nationalMSsociety.org/knowledge
A free, in-home educational series for people
newly diagnosed with MS and their families.
Provides comprehensive up-to-date
information about many aspects of MS.
(Disponible en Espaol.)

Peer to Peer
nationalMSsociety.org/connectionprograms
The Society helps people living with MS
connect with others to share experiences and
provide support through self-help groups,
email, phone, online communities and other
means of bringing people together.

MS Next Step
nationalMSsociety.org/MSNextStep
Designed to answer questions that are
commonly asked immediately following a
diagnosis and provide an introduction to MS
and the programs and services of the National
MS Society. (Disponible en Espaol.)

MS Connection Online Community

MSconnection.org
Provides the opportunity to connect with
people involved in the MS movement and with
valuable content, activities and resources.

Publications

nationalMSsociety.org/financialassistance
A range of initiatives that support
independence, safety, health and quality
of life for people living with MS. Includes
guidance and resources to help contain the
financial impact of MS.

nationalMSsociety.org/brochures
More than 60 booklets and brochures on
topics including: General Information, Newly
Diagnosed, Employment Issues, Staying
Well, Managing Specific Problems, Managing
Major Changes, and For Children &
Teenagers. (Muchos disponible en Espaol.)

Financial Impact

The Financial Education Partners program

provides pro bono financial planning and
education to individuals with special health
or financial circumstances.

For Families

Employment

nationalMSsociety.org/familymatters

Career Crossroads (video)

nationalMSsociety.org/employment
Focuses on the legal rights of employees
with MS and examines ways to mitigate the
effects of MS on work performance. A selfstudy companion workbook is also available.

Plaintalk: A Booklet about MS

for Families
Discusses some of the more difficult physical
and emotional problems many families face.
Timmys Journey to Understanding MS
A 15-minute animated cartoon that follows a
boys journey to learning about MS.
Keep Smyelin: A Newsletter about MS
for Children
Articles, interviews, games, activities and a
special pullout section for parents.
nationalMSsociety.org/KS

Pediatric MS
nationalMSsociety.org/pediatricMS
Kids Get MS Too: A Guide for Parents
Managing School-related Issues: A Guide
for Parents with a Child or Teen Living
with MS
Students with MS & the Academic
Setting: A Handbook for School
Personnel
Network of Pediatric MS Centers

Scholarships
nationalMSsociety.org/scholarship
Helps highly qualified students who have MS
or who have a parent with MS achieve
their dreams of going to college.

Videos
nationalMSsociety.org/educationalvideos
A collection of educational videos featuring
leading experts in the field of MS. Watch
online, download or contact an MS Navigator
to receive. Topics include health and
wellness, parenting, research, and symptom
management.

MS & the Workplace: Employer Education

(video)
http://ntl.ms/employmentvideo
Provides basic information to employers
about managing the impact of MS in the
work setting.
Employment Matters: Managing MS in
the Workplace
nationalMSsociety.org/employment
Finding a job can be tough; this series is
designed to provide tips to help you succeed.
Topics include: thinking proactively, the ADA,
disclosure, managing fatigue and cognition,
and assistive technology. The companion
toolkit provides additional information on
resume writing, searching for a job, preparing
for an interview and navigating government
assistance programs.

Recursos en Espaol (Spanish

Resources)
nationalMSsociety.org/Espanol
Una variedad de recursos estn disponibles
para personas que hablan espaol,
incluyendo: folletos en espaol; Tome
Control de su Esclerosis Mltiple, un kit de
informacin en nuestro sitio web; y Caf con
Leche, un grupo de apoyo telefnico
mensual para personas viviendo con EM.
A variety of resources are available for people
who speak Spanish, including: Spanishtranslated brochures; Take Control of Your MS,
a Spanish toolkit on our website; and Caf con
Leche, a monthly telephone support group for
Spanish-speaking people living with MS.
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