Employment and MS: The Challenges and Opportunities
Written by: Kara Barton, MSW, LCSW
Contributing writer: Susan Wells Courtney
Reviewed and edited by: Jack Burks, MD, Peter Damiri, and Andrea Griffin
About the Author
Kara Barton, MSW, LCSW, is a clinical instructor and social worker from the Keck Medical Center of the University of Southern California (USC) Department of Neurology. She has also served as a speaker for MSAA’s educational programs, providing important information on employment and MS.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- In the Workplace: Cultural Expectations and Norms
- Personal Work Identity
- MS Symptoms and Their Potential Impact at Work
- Reporting to the Neurologist
- Life Outside of Work
- Americans with Disabilities Act and Reasonable Accommodations
- Social Security Benefits While Working
- Take Away and Follow Up: Making It Personal
- Resources for More Information