Multiple Sclerosis
What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis, often abbreviated as MS, is a neurological disorder that affects the central nervous system. Learn More
Typical Abilities of persons with Multiple Sclerosis: Although MS is chronic and severe, the prognosis is usually better than one normally expects. After 15 years of disease, 30% of patients go back to work and 40% have normal or near normal walking ability.
Typical Disabilities: Multiple sclerosis causes many different symptoms, including vision loss, pain, fatigue, impaired coordination, bladder dysfunction, speech difficulties, stiffness, mobility issues, and more. The symptoms, severity, and duration can vary from person to person.
Augmentative communication solutions from Broadened Horizons can help users overcome some of the difficulties caused by MS. They due this by facilitating the communication process during recovery. Assistive Technology offers a wide range of devices and solutions that allow users to communicate, study or work independently, helping them to overcome the disease.
Funding Resources
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Local Chapter
1-800-344-4867 to get a MS Navigator
May help cover a portion of the cost of a wide range of products and services that support the independence, safety, health and quality of life for people with MS. An MS Navigator® will talk you through the process and send you an application and/or referrals for eligible aids or service providers in your area. They’ll also help you evaluate other options you may have available.
Inclusive is a Vendor with NMSS
May help cover a portion of the cost of a wide range of products and services that support the independence, safety, health and quality of life for people with MS. An MS Navigator® will talk you through the process and send you an application and/or referrals for eligible aids or service providers in your area. They’ll also help you evaluate other options you may have available.
Inclusive is a Vendor with NMSS
- Mobility devices, mounts and accessories.
- Cooling vests, air conditioners and other cooling aids;
- Ramps, grab bars,bath safety products and other home modifications;
- Auto modifications such as hand controls and lifts;
- Tools and devices to simplify day-to-day tasks;
- Exercise equipment; and much more
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation - MS Focus - Assistive Technology Program and Computer Program and Brighter Tomorrow Grant
6520 N Andrews AVE Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
TEL: 954-776-6805 Alternate Phone: 888-673-6287 FAX: 954-351-0630
Email: support@msfocus.org
May help locate, partially fund, or provide full funding for one of a wide range of devices that allow those with MS to function more independently in their daily lives, as well as more easily participate in recreational, educational, and vocational activities. Includes most Assistive Technologies that Inclusive offers.
- Aids for daily living
- Communication devices
- Computer aids
- Environmental control systems
- Home and vehicle modifications
- Orthotics
- Seating, positioning, and mobility devices
- Aids for vision and hearing
- Cooling aids
Either a laptop computer, or a desktop computer with a monitor, keyboard and mouse, will be granted. Internet access and technical support will be the responsibility of the grant recipient.
TEL: 800-532-7667 EXT#:154 Alternate Phone: 856-488-4500 FAX: 856-488-8257
Email: clientservices@mymsaa.org
1-844-859-6789 equipment@mssociety.ca
- Assistive Devices & Medical Supplies
- Computer and communications adaptations supporting independence
- Transfer Aids: Comfort Carrier, Ceiling Lift, and other patient lifts
- Bathing and toileting
- Vehicle Modifications
- Mobility Aids: Wheelchair mounts
- Equipment Repairs
- Orthotics: PowerGrip Assisted Grasp Orthosis
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