Expert Resources: multiple sclerosis


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

  • Multiple Sclerosis and Computing

    Anonymous | 16 Aug 2021
    Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord (Source: NHS). The condition can cause a wide range of symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement sensation or balance. All these symptoms can make it harder to use technology, including laptops,...

  • How to adapt your website for people with multiple sclerosis

    Annie Mannion | 28 Nov 2019
    With more than 100,000 people in the UK with Multiple Sclerosis*, your organisation, institution or workplace may need to meet the needs of a colleague, supporter or client affected by multiple sclerosis.

  • Best apps for managing multiple sclerosis

    Claudia.Cahalane | 11 Nov 2019
    An estimated 110,000 people in the UK live with multiple sclerosis (MS). The condition affects the nerves in the brain and the spinal cord. It can cause a wide variety of symptoms, including balance and coordination problems, eyesight and hearing issues, fatigue, altered sensations and cognitive...

  • 13 frequently asked questions about how a computer can benefit people living with Multiple Sclerosis

    Alex.Barker | 23 Apr 2018
    Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system. MS is a lifelong condition, usually diagnosed when people are in their 20s and 30, and can cause a wide variety of symptoms, including eyesight problems, fatigue, balance problems, altered sensations and cognitive issues.

  • DSAs and long term health conditions

    Anonymous | 04 Jan 2016
    For those with long-term health conditions, DSAs can be a lifeline, writes Jess, a sufferer of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) who blogs about her experiences.

  • Laura has found a new zest for life

    eromMaintenance | 17 Jun 2015
    Formerly a nurse, Laura Sygrove-Quickmire has MS (Multiple Sclerosis) 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. “I became very withdrawn and bitter, and spent a long time lying in bed...

  • Multiple Sclerosis and computers

    Alex.Barker | 24 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...