Links to Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Resources

The following web sites offer additional resources and information that may be useful to people with multiple sclerosis (MS), their physicians, and their friends and families:

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Information

• National Multiple Sclerosis Society
  The National MS Society addresses the challenges of living with MS through its 50-state network of chapters. The Society funds cutting-edge research, drives change through advocacy, facilitates professional education, and provides programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.
• Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
  The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation's website offers information on MS, as well as programs and events, publications, access to provider information, and a wide variety of online services and forums.
• International Federation of Multiple Sclerosis Societies
  A comprehensive, international and up to date information resource developed by MS experts worldwide, and available in 15 languages.
• Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
  The website provides information on MS programs and services, and access to several quarterly publications for people with MS.
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Washington Chapter
  The website offers a wealth of information and resources about MS, but tailors it to the specific needs and issues of people with MS living in the North West.
• Western Multiple Sclerosis Center MS Resource Manual
  The Western MS Center is part of the University of Washington Medical Center, and offers an online resource manual with useful information for people with MS.
• Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence
  As part of the United States Department of Veteran Affairs, the Center of Excellence provides information on understanding, diagnosing, and treating MS, as well as life issues and health problems associated with MS.
• MyMSMyWay.com
  A website created by people with MS, for people with MS. The website is dedicated to using t echnology to help people with Multiple Sclerosis live better lives.

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General Disability Information

• UW Center for Technology & Disability Studies
  The University of Washington's Center for Technology & Disability Studies conducts research projects primarily aimed at increasing access to education, community, and employment for people with disabilities through assistive technology and accessible information systems.
• DisabilityInfo.gov
  DisabilityInfo.gov is a comprehensive online resource designed to provide people with disabilities with quick and easy access to the information they need. The site provides access to disability-related information and government programs, including benefits, civil rights, community life, education, employment, housing, health, technology and transportation.
• National Assistive Technology Technical Assistance Partnership
  Provided by the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA), this assistive technology project works to reduce barriers and increase access to assistive technology (AT) devices and services for consumers with disabilities of all ages. This project also provides technical assistance in the areas related to universal design, state procurement actions, and funding of AT.
• Vocational Rehabilitation
  Federal-state vocational rehabilitation programs provide a wide variety of assistance and support to people with disabilities seeking to maintain or get employment.

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