MS in Underserved Communities: Where Do We Go From Here?

Improving access to care for diverse populations within the MS community requires multiple approaches that address socioeconomic, cultural, geographic and disability-related barriers.

Silver Linings Exist: Reflecting on a Decade With MS

10 years after her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, Kristen shares some of the unexpectedly positive side effects of her diagnosis.

How Caregiving as a Child Shaped My Life

A National MS Society employee shares his experiences growing up caring for his mom, who lived with MS, and how that shaped his life.

Fluffy Ball of Cuteness: My Therapy Dog, Francesca

Francesca the therapy dog brings joy to her owner, Bob, who lives with MS.

What You Need to Know About Fall Vaccines: Flu, COVID-19 and RSV

Dr. Lisa Doggett explains why people living with MS should plan to get vaccinated this fall.

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Advocating… Virtually

I hope I get to go to Sacramento next year. But if not, this was… Read More

Drive-By Criticism: Handicapped Parking & Relapsing-Remitting MS

I use the placard selectively – defensively, really – because, to the outside world, I… Read More

Indoor Family Fun for Fatigue Days

Ultimately, we are all doing the best we can—both in parenting and in living with… Read More

Not Just Surviving, but Thriving

The challenges that I have encountered, from deployment in the Middle East, and traumas experienced… Read More

What I Wasn’t Told

So, I can tell you this. You are stronger than you know. You will be… Read More

The Missing MS Face

Being “connected” means that we are all part of the MS community. The battle with… Read More

Man Up vs. Open Up

It was tough trying to show mental toughness while at the same time trying to… Read More

“Drawing” in the Rain

It is so easy for people with disabilities to feel inferior and undeserving, despite what… Read More

Answering 8 COVID-19 Questions: Part 2

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is working with experts across the world to learn more… Read More

MS Allies

The answer to how to help is simple: become an MS ally. Share in the… Read More

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I get knocked down, but I’ll get up again

Recovering from a fall can be challenging. Read how one person gets up.

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Staying above water with MS

One blogger describes finding support and learning to love life again after his MS diagnosis.

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Breaking the cycle of exclusion: Embracing cultural competence in physical activity research for people with MS

Cultural competence in research involves considering the culture and diversity of a population.

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Still Dancing: Overcoming MS to Become an Atlanta Falcons Cheerleader

An MS diagnosis in college didn’t stop Téa from cheering for the NFL.

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Till MS Do Us Part

For one blogger, an MS diagnosis became a chance to rewrite their story.

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Across the Other Side of the Pond, but Connected Through MS

An activist in the U.K. discusses the challenges that the Black MS community faces here… Read More

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