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Here Are Just a Few Ways YOU Made 2016 a Year of Hope
Because of you, we were able to transform the lives of
30,000 people with MS, doubling our impact over 2015.
Because of your generosity, a $50,000 match was unlocked during our end-of-year-campaign, raising
$101,030 to provide student scholarships for our health and wellness education programs.
Because of your dedication, program participants have been able to do things they once thought impossible, such as walking, returning to work, and starting a family.
What will 2017 bring?
Together, we can change lives!
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Requesting Accommodations in the Workplace
When trying to determine whether and under what conditions you can work with multiple sclerosis, it is key that you understand the laws that govern accommodations in the workplace. This article serves as a brief introduction to the law and discusses strategies for making accommodation requests.
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 SKI for MS Loon Exceeds Goal and Transforms Lives
SKI for MS Loon was hands down a successful and inspiring weekend, blowing their fundraising goal out of the water and bringing in $14,065 to help families with MS thrive! Thank you to everyone who volunteered, donated, participated, and fundraised!
In addition to the scavenger hunt, races, and hootin' and hollerin' après party, the adaptive ski program was also very successful and provided a humbling reminder of the physical, emotional, and social superpowers that skiing can create. Participants proved that a positive attitude and willingness to find a "new normal" can overcome any obstacle.
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Question: I know that an uninterrupted night's sleep is required to increase energy and stamina - both of which are critical with MS. At the same time, drinking water is necessary to reduce edema, prevent constipation, and help curtail falls caused by dehydration. How do I get sleep while drinking the necessary amount of fluids? How does one with a weak bladder obtain uninterrupted sleep?
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Register Now for Oklahoma and Wisconsin JUMPSTART
® Programs
JUMPSTART is an educational and interactive program where people with MS and their support partners learn the knowledge, skills, and tools to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors and actively co-manage their MS.
Space is limited, apply today!
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Negotiating Reasonable Accommodations
Tuesday, February 15 2017, 8 - 9:15 pm ET
In partnership with the National MS Society.
Many people with MS at some point in their career may need to request a reasonable accommodation to help them perform the duties of their job. Please join Nina Martinez, Skadden Fellow and Staff Attorney at the New York Legal Assistance Group, and Magda Moncrief, Human Resources Business Partner for Iron Hill Brewery, who will discuss your rights under the ADA as it applies to requesting an accommodation, the process for making a request, and share the employer's perspective on how to negotiate for the best outcome.
Please join us at no charge.
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Discrimination on the Job
Tuesday, February 28, 2017, 8 - 9:15 p.m. ET
In partnership with the National MS Society.
Think you may have been discriminated against on the job but aren't sure what signs to look for? Please join Linda Batiste, Principal Consultant at the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) and Charles Goldman, Attorney at Law, who will educate you on what constitutes discrimination in the workplace. The experts will discuss tips on how to spot discrimination on the job and what steps you can take to help protect yourself. Get informed on your options and learn when it may be valuable to speak with an attorney or file a claim of discrimination with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Please join us at no charge.
The 2017 Can Do MS Webinar and Telelearning Series is made possible by:
Sanofi Genzyme | Biogen | EMD Serono
Genentech | Teva Pharmaceuticals | Acorda Therapeutics
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 Join Us to SKI for MS!
The only national event series benefiting people with MS.
SKI for MS is a community fundraiser that brings together people at mountains nationwide for an all-day event with scavenger hunts, races, celebration ski downs, live music, raffle, prizes, and more!
People ski for friends, family, and the MS community.
Register now for only $25, and tell us for whom you are skiing. There are still six upcoming events!
Can't join us? Support SKI for MS by donating on any of the above mountain pages!
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Sign Up for
SKI for MS!
Belleayre Mountain, NY
February 11, 2017
Vail Mountain, CO
February 18, 2017
Crystal Mountain, WA
February 25, 2017
Gore Mountain, NY
March 4, 2017
Squaw Valley, CA
March 4, 2017
Schweitzer Mountain, ID
March 11, 2017
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This eNewsletter is partially sponsored with generous support from:
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A national nonprofit organization based in Avon, Colo.,
Can Do MS transforms the
lives of people with MS
by
delivering health educational programs
on exercise, nutrition,
and symptom management, inspiring and motivating long-lasting change to help those with MS thrive.
www.mscando.org
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