Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is a national nonprofit that offers support and services to people with MS as well as their loved ones and caregivers. Through its equipment distribution program, the MSAA provides free safety and mobility devices such as grab bars, shower chairs, and walkers to people who complete an application.
If you’re looking for more information about MS, the MSAA maintains an extensive library of videos, webcasts, and webinars on topics such as symptom management, healthy aging, food and nutrition, and more. The organization also hosts the MSAA Podcast, which shares information from leading medical professionals around the country.
The MSAA’s free helpline connects people with MS as well as their loved ones and caregivers to trained specialists, who can offer coping advice, encouragement, and other help. Keep up with them on social media, including its platforms on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Can Do Multiple Sclerosis
Can Do Multiple Sclerosis is a nonprofit that provides free educational resources and support to people who have MS as well as their loved ones. The organization was founded by the Olympic bronze medalist Jimmie Heuga, who was diagnosed with MS at age 26 and who embodied a can-do attitude.
Can Do offers a variety of online programs, including one- and two-hour weekly webinars hosted by leading MS healthcare professionals about everything from emerging treatments, to pain relief strategies, to aging advice. You can register for these programs online.
For more personalized help, you can connect with a Can Do coach as part of a small group. Additionally, there are in-person community programs in certain parts of the country for personalized guidance about how to navigate life with MS.
Follow Can Do Multiple Sclerosis on social media, including Facebook and Instagram.
MS Views and News
MS Views and News (MSVN) is a nonprofit patient advocacy organization that provides educational programs and resources to people around the country, including those in rural and underserved communities. Its goal is to be the most comprehensive source of information for people with MS, and its resources page shares dozens of links with information about treatments, financial assistance, and clinical trials.
MSVN hosts in-person educational events like workshops, as well as webinars and virtual events like exercise sessions for chair yoga and Pilates. It also offers a handy doctor-patient communication tool, which allows you to rate your symptoms, list your goals, and track your medications and supplements — helping you make the most of your neurology appointments.
You can follow along with MSVN on its blog and social media channels, including X, Facebook, and Instagram.
