Multiple Sclerosis Links

Caregiver Resources

Empowering Caregivers This site offers resources for caregivers: newsletters, articles, forums, and more.

Family Caregiver Alliance FCA is a public voice for caregivers.

National Family Caregivers Association The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) supports, empowers, educates, and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for a chronically ill, aged, or disabled loved one.

UCSF Multiple Sclerosis Center This page offers useful information for caregivers of those with MS.

Disability Advocacy

American Association for People with Disabilities The largest nonprofit cross-disability member organization in the United States.

Americans with Disabilities Act Information and technical assistance on the ADA.

The Boulevard A disability resource directory of products and services for the physically challenged, elderly, caregivers and healthcare professionals Disability Advocacy

Disability Info An online resource for Americans with disabilities.

Enabled Online Real lives, real victories for people with disabilities

National Organization on Disability The latest disability-related news, information and resources.

New Mobility The leading online resource for disability culture and lifestyle.

Handicapped Accessibility

Barrier Busters is a group of citizens in Anacortes, Washington that is trying to improve handicapped accessibility in the community.

Disabled Dealer Covering Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska, Disabled Dealer features both news and advertisements catering to the disabled community

Fair Housing Accessibility First An initiative designed to promote compliance with the Fair Housing Act.

Handicap Resources Resources for the disabled.

Wheelchair.net A virtual community dedicated to improving handicapped accessibility.

Living with Multiple Sclerosis

All About Multiple Sclerosis This site is designed to provide accurate and comprehensive medical information about multiple sclerosis (MS) written in plain English by people living with the disease and its symptoms.

Living with MS

MS Moms With an emphasis on women and moms, this site offers basic, down-to-earth advice on maintaining normalcy.

MS Watch MSWatch® is one of the largest online communities for all people with MS and their carepartners. Yet, it's very personal, too. It's designed with you in mind.

MS World Provides Multiple Sclerosis information and support.

Multiple Sclerosis Real help, real hope for those afflicted with MS and their families.

Multiple Sclerosis Association of America is the official site of the MSAA. The MSAA's mission is to enrich the quality of life for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis through a variety of programs and services.

Multiple Sclerosis Association of King County, Washington Rehabilitation, education and resources for those with MS.

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Visit MSF for more information about MS, resources, links, news, and more.

Multiple Sclerosis International Federation Global MS network. Includes online community, news, and MS info.

Miscellaneous

About MS This popular "About" site contains a plethora of information about MS.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Next Steps After Your Diagnosis: Offers general advice for people with almost any disease or condition. This website also has tips to help you learn more about your specific problem and how it can be treated.

American Academy of Neurology The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) provides valuable resources for medical specialists worldwide who are committed to improving the care of patients with neurological diseases.

Band Against MS Country singer Clay Walker created the Band Against MS to fight this crippling disease. MS Research and Support

Christopher & Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center The Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) promotes the health and well-being of people living with paralysis and their families by providing comprehensive information, resources, and referral services.

MS Facts & Fiction The "About MS" site offers articles on MS facts and fiction.

Trigeminal Neuralgia Association Visit the TNA Web site to learn more about trigeminal neuralgia and its treatment.

Myelin Repair

The Myelin Repair Foundation was formed to develop palliative myelin repair treatments and leverage recent myelin related scientific breakthroughs.

NMSS Greater Washington Chapter Dedicated to ending the devastating effects of MS, this is the Washington NMSS chapter's Web site.

Mobility

Access Unlimited The power of choice in mobility.

FCA - Assistive Technology FCA offers some useful information about assistive technology to increase mobility.

MS and Mobility The NMSS offers information on dealing with mobility issues related to MS.

Summit Assistance Dogs Summit Assistance Dogs is a nonprofit organization, located in Anacortes, Washington, that provides highly-skilled mobility, hearing and therapy dogs for people with disabilities.

Web AIM Assistive Technologies Techniques and devices designed to help regain mobility and function.

Web AIM Motor Disabilities This site discusses mobility issues related to diseases and conditions, including MS

Multiple Sclerosis Research

Accelerated Cure Project for Multiple Sclerosis and MS News (also known as the Boston Cure Project) Founded by Art Mellor in 2001, the Accelerated Cure Project is a national nonprofit whose mission is to cure Multiple Sclerosis.

Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers A professional organization of MS health care providers designed to provide information sharing and best practices.

Destination Cure A non-profit dedicated to raising money and awareness for MS.

MS Center Clinical Research Check out this site for updates on what's new in MS research.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society This national organization supports and promotes research, education, legislation, advocacy, and provides detailed information for those afflicted with MS.

The Montel Williams MS Foundation Emmy winner Montel Williams was diagnosed with MS in 1999. Visit his foundation's site to learn about he is helping to fight with MS.