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Expert Resources: MS

These are the items that relate to MS found on the AbilityNet website. They may be factsheets, webinars, news stories, blog posts or reports.

10 frequently asked questions about how a computer can benefit people with Multiple Sclerosis

Blog Post | Apr 2018
According to the MS Trust there are over 100,000 people in the UK with Multiple Sclerosis.Multiple Sclerosis is a lifelong condition which affects the central nervous system and the spinal cord. 

Laura has found a new zest for life

Case Study | Jun 2015
Formerly a nurse, Laura Sygrove-Quickmire has MS which has affected her mobility and sight. After leading an active life, becoming a wheelchair user and losing her independence came as a great shock. She says: “I became very withdrawn and bitter and spent a long time lying in bed sulking.”

Multiple Sclerosis and computers

Blog Post | Sep 2014
Multiple Sclerosis is a lifelong condition which affects the central nervous system and the spinal cord. Symptoms can include fatigue, vision problems and sometimes people with the condition can have cognitive issues too. Famous people with the condition include Jack Osborne and Jim Sweeney (UK comedian.)