Links and Resources
Government Agencies
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
- NINDS provides resource information on research and clinical trials in MS.
Social Security Administration
- Information on qualifying and applying for Social Security Disability Income.
The Americans with Disabilities Act Information Line
- The U.S. Department of Justice provides general information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), answers to specific technical questions, and free ADA materials.
- Spanish language service is also available.
Clearinghouse on Disability Information
- The Clearinghouse provides information to people with disabilities, or anyone requesting information, by doing research and providing documents in response to inquiries. Information provided includes areas of federal funding for disability-related programs.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Information about laws against job discrimination, including those related to disability.
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Find federally and privately supported clinical trials in MS.
Private agencies and foundations
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Information about MS diagnosis and treatments, resources for living with MS, and society-funded research efforts. Library and educational programs.
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
- Information on diagnosis, treatment and resources for living with MS. Helplines, networking, chat rooms and programs to support independence and modifications to environment. Referral sources and assistance.
The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
Multiple Sclerosis Online Information and Support
Patient Access Network Foundation
Can DO MS - www.CanDo-MS.org
- Can Do MS delivers health and wellness programs for those living with MS and their families.
CMSC - www.mscare.org The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
Real Talk MS https://realtalkms.com
MS Views and News www.msviews.org
- Provides educational information and resources to the global MS community.
Health Information
Healthwise medical reference library
Financial Assistance
- Provides links to programs for obtaining assistance with medication costs.
Family Health Insurance Assistance Program
- The Family Health Insurance Assistance Program, or FHIAP, helps thousands of Oregon families pay the monthly premium for high-quality, private health insurance plans.