Solutions for Wellness
A Guide to MSAA's
Programs and Services
FIRST EDITION
Written by: Susan Wells Courtney
Edited by: Peter Damiri, Andrea Griesé, Robert Rapp, and Cindy Richman
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MSAA strives to provide useful, up-to-date information on matters of concern to MS patients and their families. This material is intended for general informational purposes only, and it does not constitute medical advice. You should not use the information presented as a means of diagnosis or for determining treatment. For diagnosis and treatment options, you are urged to consult your physician.
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Table of Contents
Introduction: Providing Details... on MSAA and MS
- Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA)
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Section One: Offering Lifelines... for information, support, and advocacy
- Toll-free telephone Helpline
- Resource Detectives Program
- Bilingual service
- Reassurance calls and email correspondence
Section Two: Finding Answers... about living with MS and managing the disease
- MSAA's publications
- MSAA's website and MSi educational web video series
- Lending Library (some books available in Spanish)
- MRI Diagnostic Fund
- MSAA MRI Institute
Section Three: Easing Daily Life... through equipment distribution and housing
- Equipment Distribution Program (assistive and mobility items)
- Cooling Equipment Distribution Program (for heat-sensitive MS)
- Barrier-Free Housing Program (in limited areas)
Section Four: Staying Connected... with the MS community, medical experts, and MS organizations
- Support groups
- Volunteer Action Teams
- Awareness events
- Therapeutic classes
- Networking Program
- Regional offices
- MS Coalition
