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Arkansas | January 2015


FUELING IMPACT: South Central Annual Meeting and Research Update

Fueling Impact: 2015 South Central Annual MeetingWe invite you to join us for the 2015 South Central Annual Meeting and MS Research Update on Thursday, January 29 from noon to 1 p.m. (CST). This live teleconference is open for anyone interested in research the National MS Society is doing to change the world for people affected by MS in 2015. During this time, we will announce the 2015 South Central Board of Trustees, review the financial position of the organization and hear the latest in MS research from Dr. Bruce Bebo, Executive Vice President of Research at the National MS Society. We encourage you to attend and invite others. >>Learn more and register today

ASK THE EXPERT
You will have the opportunity to submit your questions when you register, and Dr. Bebo will answer them LIVE during the 2015 South Central Annual Meeting and MS Research Update. Please note, only some of the questions submitted will be selected and answered. 

VOTING OPENS THIS WEEK
Voting for the 2015 Board of Trustees will begin early this week and will end on January 24. All members of the South Central Region can vote and will receive a link to the slate by email. The results from this vote will be presented at the 2015 South Central Annual Meeting & MS Research Update on January 29, 2015.

Welcome! MS eConnection, our monthly newsletter, is now being sent to families impacted by MS, as well as volunteer supporters. We hope you enjoy staying up-to-date on the work of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society here in your home state!


News and Notes

Winter 2015 MSConnection Now Available!

>> 2015 WINTER MSCONNECTION IS NOW AVAILABLE TO READ ONLINE


TELELEARNING: MS RESEARCH - YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Connect to the information you need! The Society's next telelearning opportunity explores the current work being done by the Progressive MS Alliance Initiative and the Wellness Work Group with Bruce Bebo, Executive Vice President of Research at the Society and Doug Landsman, Senior Director of International Research Programs at the Society. Register now for the call on January 20 at 6 p.m. CST or January 22 at 9 p.m. CST.


GET MOTIVATED TO GET ORGANIZED
Can Do MS offers a monthly webinar you can participate in from the comfort of your home, free of charge. The next session, Tuesday, January 13, is titled "Get Motivated to Get Organized." Life can be pretty complicated these days, and it is difficult to keep track of our appointments, email, family life, relationships and finances. One way to overcome the effects of MS fatigue is to incorporate organizational skills and strategies into your day to day life. Join the conversation and find motivation at 7 p.m. CST. >>Learn more and register


FINANCIAL WELLNESS WEBINAR, #4
Join National Disability Institute for a webinar series sponsored by Acorda, featuring four 90-minute webinars on important financial wellness topics for persons with disabilities. The final in the series, New Year, New Financially Secure You, takes place Wednesday, January 21 from 2 - 3:30 p.m. CST. >>Learn more and register


GET THE COVERAGE YOU NEED
The American Association on Health and Disability is pleased to announce that it is hosting a webinar on healthcare coverage outreach and enrollment for people with disabilities on January 15 at 1 p.m. CST. The presentation will serve as a re-introduction to the National Disability Navigator Resource Collaborative (NDNRC) and help you think about what questions a person with a disability needs to think about when they are considering their health care options in the ACA Marketplace. Disability advocates, people with disabilities and anyone doing healthcare enrollment, including navigators are encouraged to participate. >>Learn more and register

Arkansas State Action Day Feb 25, 2015

REGISTER NOW FOR STATE ACTION DAY
Raising your voice can have the same impact as raising dollars to end MS - come learn how! Make an impact this year by joining MS Activists at the state capitol in Little Rock on February 25, 2015. State Action Day (formerly known as the Public Policy Conference) is an exciting opportunity for you to learn more about MS advocacy. Legislators want and need to hear about the challenges of living with MS. We'll show you how to share your story and connect with them. No background experience is needed! >>Learn more and register


CONNECT THROUGH VOLUNTEERING
You are more than just a number when you volunteer with the National MS Society. We want to match you to the perfect opportunity that meets your needs and abilities so that together we can do more. Take the first step by filling out our volunteer interest form today.     


MS Connection Discussion of the Month

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION
Join the January Discussion of the Month on MSConnection.org. For many, the new year is a time for taking stock of what we've accomplished in the past year and contemplating what we'd like to accomplish in the year ahead. What are your goals for 2015? What will you do to live your best life despite MS? Please share your questions and thoughts in this month's discussion.


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