Multiple Sclerosis Organizations

These organizations provide education, support, programs, advocacy, and community resources for people affected by MS.

• National Multiple Sclerosis Society — MS education, support, advocacy, research updates, and community resources.
• Multiple Sclerosis Association of America — MSAA offers educational programs, practical support, and wellness resources.
• Multiple Sclerosis Foundation — Support programs, services, education, and assistance for people living with MS.
• Can Do MS — Wellness, lifestyle, and educational programs focused on living well with MS.
• MS International Federation — Global MS information, research, advocacy, and international MS connections.

Medical & Research Resources

These links provide general medical information and research-oriented MS education. They are not a replacement for professional medical care.

• Mayo Clinic Multiple Sclerosis — Plain-language medical information about MS symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Cleveland Clinic Multiple Sclerosis — Clinical overview of MS, symptoms, diagnosis, and management.
• NINDS Multiple Sclerosis Information — Federal neurological information from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Adaptive Movement & Exercise

This category supports the MA4MS focus on movement, pacing, breath, balance, and adaptation.

• Can Do MS Wellness Programs — Education and programs that address movement, wellness, fatigue, and daily life with MS.
• National MS Society Exercise Resources — Guidance on movement and exercise considerations for people living with MS.

Caregiver Resources

Caregivers often need practical information, emotional support, and better understanding of how MS can change daily life.

• National MS Society Carepartner Resources — Support information for family members, carepartners, and caregivers.
• MSAA Care Partner Resources — Educational guidance for people supporting someone living with MS.

Mental Health & Wellness

MS can affect emotional wellness, stress, confidence, and identity. These resources support resilience and whole-person wellness.

• National MS Society Emotional Well-Being — Information about emotional wellness, mood, stress, and support.
• Can Do MS — Programs that address wellness, resilience, lifestyle, and daily strategies.

Disability & Federal Support Resources

Federal and national disability resources can help visitors understand rights, accessibility, employment, independent living, and support programs.

• ADA.gov — Federal information about the Americans with Disabilities Act and disability rights.
• Social Security Disability Benefits — Federal information about Social Security disability programs.
• Administration for Community Living — Federal resources supporting community living, independence, and disability services.
• Centers for Independent Living Directory — Directory to help locate Centers for Independent Living across the United States.

Assistive Technology & Accessibility

Assistive technology can support independence, communication, reading, mobility, computer access, and daily function. This category is especially relevant for people with optic neuritis, fatigue, mobility limitations, or other accessibility needs.

• National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled — Free accessible reading materials for eligible users.
• Assistive Technology Industry Association — Education and information about assistive technology.
• WebAIM — Accessibility education, tools, and guidance for accessible web content.
• AbilityNet — Nonprofit accessibility and technology help for disabled people.
• Easterseals — Disability services, technology support, and community programs.
• Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation — Information and support resources related to paralysis, mobility, and independence.
• PCs for People — Low-cost computers and internet for eligible individuals and families.
• Human-I-T — Low-cost technology, internet support, and digital inclusion services.

Research & Clinical Trials

Research and clinical-trial resources can help visitors learn about ongoing studies and evidence-based developments.

• ClinicalTrials.gov — Federal database of clinical studies, including MS-related research.
• National MS Society Research — Research updates and information about MS studies.

Finding Local Resources

Local disability and MS resources vary by state, county, and community. Start with Centers for Independent Living, state vocational rehabilitation offices, county disability services, hospital social workers, public libraries, community centers, and local MS support groups.

Martial Arts and MS Success Stories

MA4MS is part of a larger conversation about movement, confidence, adaptation, and quality of life. Stories from the broader MS community can help visitors understand that adaptive practice is not an isolated idea.

• Redirecting MS Through Martial Arts — A National MS Society story about martial arts, MS, confidence, and adaptation.