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ASK THE EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST: TELEPHONE Q&A SESSIONS
Do you have an employment question you would like answered?
Are you curious about workplace disclosure, social security benefits, need a reasonable accommodation or are you thinking about returning to work?
On October 19, November 16 and December 14, employment specialist Barbara McKeon, CRC, LMHC, Director of Employment for the NYC - Southern NY Chapter of the National MS Society, will be available to address your questions regarding employment concerns for people living with MS.
Participants may register for any one session of their choice:
October 19 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
November 16 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
December 14 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Dial-in information will be provided with registration confirmation. Participants will be asked to present their question in advance during registration.
Register online or for more information, call 1-800-344-4867 and have your question ready!
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
Federal Focus - October 2011
Weigh-in with Your Member to Protect MS Research
As many of you have probably heard, Congress has appointed a "Supercommittee," a bipartisan body consisting of six Senators and six Representatives, to find ways to reduce spending and tackle the federal deficit. This committee is tasked with drafting and voting on a proposal to find at least $1.5 trillion dollars in savings over ten years, by November 23.
Although an important task, we must ensure that federal cuts don’t harm research and critical programs for people with chronic diseases and disabilities, like MS. While the Society is advocating for many investments like Medicaid and Social Security to be protected, our community has prioritized maintaining MS research as a top priority.
Senate and House committees have until October 14 to provide recommendations to the Supercommittee. Click here to contact your members today and urge them to remind the Supercommittee of the importance in investing in MS research.
Federal Appropriations Update
This week, Congress cleared and the President signed a “Continuing Resolution” (CR) that will fund the federal government and its programs through November 18. Congress was to have completed work on its 12 annual appropriations bills by the beginning of the fiscal year--October 1. Because this did not happen, the CR grants Congressional appropriators and leadership time to determine final funding levels for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012.
The Society has been and will continue to urge robust appropriations for MS research and many programs that support people affected by MS. Last month, the Senate Appropriations Committee moved forward the Department of Defense appropriations bill, which funds the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). This vote comes months after the House approved its bill in June. As in years past, the Senate did not include a specific line item for the MS Research Program in the CDMRP. The MS program received $3.8 million in the House Appropriations bill. The Society will continue to urge Congress to adopt the House’s appropriation as the process moves forward.
The House Appropriations Majority recently released a draft of its Labor-Health and Human Services appropriations bill that funds critical research and health programs. The draft provides $31.7 billion in program funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is $1 billion over last year’s level, while the Senate Appropriations Committee bill would provide $30.5 billion for NIH. The House draft bill also includes $2.495 million for the Lifespan Respite Care Program, which is the same funding level that the Senate Committee provides.
As November 18 approaches, stay tuned for opportunities to urge your federal lawmakers to provide meaningful support for people with MS in the FY 12 budget.
Lifespan Respite Grants
At the end of July, the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) announced more than $1.1 million total in grants to the following six states to implement statewide respite system to serve family caregivers: Colorado, Hawaii, Montana, New Jersey, Ohio, and Virginia. The Lifespan Respite Care Program was enacted in 2006 to increase access to and quality of respite services for some of our nation’s 65 million family caregivers, including those that support people living with MS. Just last Friday, AoA announced another $1.1 million in grants to the following six states that have received previous grants to expand their programs: Delaware, Nevada, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas, and the District of Columbia. These grants stem from the program’s funding FY 2011 funding that MS activists advocated for at the Society’s 2010 Public Policy Conference.
As many of you have probably heard, Congress has appointed a "Supercommittee," a bipartisan body consisting of six Senators and six Representatives, to find ways to reduce spending and tackle the federal deficit. This committee is tasked with drafting and voting on a proposal to find at least $1.5 trillion dollars in savings over ten years, by November 23.
Although an important task, we must ensure that federal cuts don’t harm research and critical programs for people with chronic diseases and disabilities, like MS. While the Society is advocating for many investments like Medicaid and Social Security to be protected, our community has prioritized maintaining MS research as a top priority.
Senate and House committees have until October 14 to provide recommendations to the Supercommittee. Click here to contact your members today and urge them to remind the Supercommittee of the importance in investing in MS research.
Federal Appropriations Update
This week, Congress cleared and the President signed a “Continuing Resolution” (CR) that will fund the federal government and its programs through November 18. Congress was to have completed work on its 12 annual appropriations bills by the beginning of the fiscal year--October 1. Because this did not happen, the CR grants Congressional appropriators and leadership time to determine final funding levels for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012.
The Society has been and will continue to urge robust appropriations for MS research and many programs that support people affected by MS. Last month, the Senate Appropriations Committee moved forward the Department of Defense appropriations bill, which funds the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). This vote comes months after the House approved its bill in June. As in years past, the Senate did not include a specific line item for the MS Research Program in the CDMRP. The MS program received $3.8 million in the House Appropriations bill. The Society will continue to urge Congress to adopt the House’s appropriation as the process moves forward.
The House Appropriations Majority recently released a draft of its Labor-Health and Human Services appropriations bill that funds critical research and health programs. The draft provides $31.7 billion in program funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is $1 billion over last year’s level, while the Senate Appropriations Committee bill would provide $30.5 billion for NIH. The House draft bill also includes $2.495 million for the Lifespan Respite Care Program, which is the same funding level that the Senate Committee provides.
As November 18 approaches, stay tuned for opportunities to urge your federal lawmakers to provide meaningful support for people with MS in the FY 12 budget.
Lifespan Respite Grants
At the end of July, the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) announced more than $1.1 million total in grants to the following six states to implement statewide respite system to serve family caregivers: Colorado, Hawaii, Montana, New Jersey, Ohio, and Virginia. The Lifespan Respite Care Program was enacted in 2006 to increase access to and quality of respite services for some of our nation’s 65 million family caregivers, including those that support people living with MS. Just last Friday, AoA announced another $1.1 million in grants to the following six states that have received previous grants to expand their programs: Delaware, Nevada, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas, and the District of Columbia. These grants stem from the program’s funding FY 2011 funding that MS activists advocated for at the Society’s 2010 Public Policy Conference.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
MSConnection Fall 2011
Table of Contents — Fall 2011 Issue
Passes For MS Logo
Passes for MS Campaign Gains Yardage for People with multiple sclerosis
Top Stories
From the President
Passes for MS Campaign Gains Yardage for People with multiple sclerosis
Annual Meeting of Members
News
Medicare “Improvement Standard” Challenged
Potential Anti-Spasticity Treatment Boosted by the Society’s Fast Forward Program
Welcome to Digital Momentum!
New Free App!
You’ll be seeing a lot more of this thing!
Judy Hallam Receives New Hampshire Governor’s Accessibility Award
Newly Diagnosed
The Benefits of Denial
Programs
Medical Student Fellowship
Regional Programs Offer Many Opportunities!
Program Highlights
Building a Life of Inclusion in Fall River
Research
Understanding CCSVI and MS
Resources to find Clinical Trials
MS NOW
Research News
Advocacy
MS Activist Blog
Action Alert
Government Relations Committee
Health Care Reform Implementation
Federal Update
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Vermont
Volunteers
Passionate People = Productivity
Fundraising
Thank you to our sponsors!
The Golden Circle
Students conduct penny drive for MS
Ride to be Cool
Zumba
Cape Cod Getaway
NH Seacoast Escape
Bike MS Season Starts Strong!
Journey of Hope 2011
30th Annual MS Harborfest!
Fashion Plates Luncheon & Fashion Show
Boston Volvo 5K Road Race
Calendar of Events - see current calendar
Classified Ads - see current listings
Community Programs Catalog Fall 2011
Facebook Become a fan of the Greater New England Chapter on Facebook
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Early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can make a difference for people with multiple sclerosis. Learn about your options by talking to your health care professional and contacting the National MS Society at http://main.nationalmssociety.org/ or 1-800-FIGHT-MS (344-4867).
Our postal address is:
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
733 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10017
Passes For MS Logo
Passes for MS Campaign Gains Yardage for People with multiple sclerosis
Top Stories
From the President
Passes for MS Campaign Gains Yardage for People with multiple sclerosis
Annual Meeting of Members
News
Medicare “Improvement Standard” Challenged
Potential Anti-Spasticity Treatment Boosted by the Society’s Fast Forward Program
Welcome to Digital Momentum!
New Free App!
You’ll be seeing a lot more of this thing!
Judy Hallam Receives New Hampshire Governor’s Accessibility Award
Newly Diagnosed
The Benefits of Denial
Programs
Medical Student Fellowship
Regional Programs Offer Many Opportunities!
Program Highlights
Building a Life of Inclusion in Fall River
Research
Understanding CCSVI and MS
Resources to find Clinical Trials
MS NOW
Research News
Advocacy
MS Activist Blog
Action Alert
Government Relations Committee
Health Care Reform Implementation
Federal Update
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Vermont
Volunteers
Passionate People = Productivity
Fundraising
Thank you to our sponsors!
The Golden Circle
Students conduct penny drive for MS
Ride to be Cool
Zumba
Cape Cod Getaway
NH Seacoast Escape
Bike MS Season Starts Strong!
Journey of Hope 2011
30th Annual MS Harborfest!
Fashion Plates Luncheon & Fashion Show
Boston Volvo 5K Road Race
Calendar of Events - see current calendar
Classified Ads - see current listings
Community Programs Catalog Fall 2011
Facebook Become a fan of the Greater New England Chapter on Facebook
You are receiving this email because you chose to subscribe electronically to the MS Connection. To update your email preferences, including unsubscribing from MS Connection, please click the Unsubscribe link below.
Early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can make a difference for people with multiple sclerosis. Learn about your options by talking to your health care professional and contacting the National MS Society at http://main.nationalmssociety.org/ or 1-800-FIGHT-MS (344-4867).
Our postal address is:
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
733 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10017
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- Steve
- North Grafton, Massachusetts, United States
- Well-educated, disabled at this point with Multiple Sclerosis. I am very glad that I was able to do the things that I have been able to do over the years. had to change the picture, this one's more realistic.