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Arkansas News and Notes | February 2016



Telelearnings & Webinars

NAVIGATING CAREER CHANGE: WORKING WITH MS IS POSSIBLE - FEB. 9
Working with MS is possible, but it can be challenging at times. What do you do when you can no longer do your job? How do you know when it’s time to make a change? Listen to career coaches discuss steps you can take to effectively navigate career transition periods during this live webinar taking place tomorrow, Feb. 9 at 7 pm CST. 

MANAGING YOUR MS SYMPTOMS WITH TECHNOLOGY - FEB. 23
Assistive technology practitioners will share how technology can assist in the management of certain MS symptoms that may become barriers to productivity. Learn about a variety of useful tools and devices to help make work more accessible during this webinar on Tuesday, February 23 at 7 pm CST. 

Both webinars are brought to you by Can Do MS and the National MS Society. Learn about these upcoming telelearnings and more by visiting our website. 


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COUNTDOWN TO VALENTINE'S DAY BY HELPING US KISS GOODBYE TO MS
With every donation and share, you give a #KissGoodbyeToMS. As part of an international collaboration, your gift will help end MS forever and provide people living with MS with the support, information and resources they need to live their best lives. Learn more and get involved!


YOU ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN AN MS QUALITY OF LIFE SURVEY 
A research team at Oregon State University is conducting a survey to understand how people with MS engage in physical activity and self-compassion, and how this impacts quality of life. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. It will help researchers create effective programs to help people living with multiple sclerosis improve their health and wellness. You can complete the survey online.


DISCUSSION OF THE MONTH:
VISION PROBLEMS 

A vision problem is often the first symptom of MS, and can certainly be frightening. Fortunately, the prognosis is good for recovery from many vision problems associated with MS. Have you experienced visual issues? Share your experiences, questions and tips on MSConnection.org.

Together, we are stronger

JOIN A SPRING WALK EVENT BECAUSE WE'RE STRONGER TOGETHER!
Walk MS helps us team up with friends, loved ones and co-workers to change the world for everyone affected by MS. Together, we become a powerful force. And with every step we take, every dollar we raise…we’re that much closer. Together, we will end MS forever.


2016 State Action Day ... Beyond Awareness!

JOIN US IN LITTLE ROCK APRIL 20! 
You are invited to be part of the MS Advocacy team at this year’s State Action Day on April 20, 2016 in Little Rock, AR. MS Activists move beyond awareness to share their story, open a door, make a connection and engage their legislators in important discussions about the issues that affect people with MS. No prior experience or knowledge is needed; training provided. Registration is now open so sign up today!


#VolunteerMS

GET CONNECTED, MAKE A DIFFERENCE 
Volunteering is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Learn more


SAVE THE DATE: A VINTAGE AFFAIR
Save the date for A Vintage Affair for MS in Northwest Arkansas on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Sassafras Springs Vineyard in Springdale, Arkansas. This year’s event will be honoring Ms. Channing Barker with the MS Hope Award and Snell Prosthetic & Orthotic Laboratory with the Philanthropic Business of the Year Award. A Vintage Affair for MS celebrates philanthropic leaders and inspires communities to do something about MS now, because together, we are stronger than MS.


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