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.

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

    Alex.Barker | 23 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. 

  • DSAs and long term health conditions

    Daisy.Goodall | 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 “I became very withdrawn and bitter, and spent a long time lying in bed...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...