Opening Slide: It truly is a remarkable time to
be alive!
Title Slide: What's the one thing we've
all either heard or felt just after being diagnosed with MS?
Speaker Info: Well, you already know
about me. It's the slide where the event gets credit, too.
Agenda: It reads a like lot stuff, stuff
and more stuff.
Resources?: This is a real question that
is also an individual's choice. The resource here is one that I use!
Resources?: The question may be, "Is
this a resource for PWMS?" It works for me, hang on to your hat!
Resources? This is for the Dadman, a.k.a.,
Larry Cravetz. Thanks: This is a resource that many PWMS use. It can be a
comfort to know that someone is there to help you.
Some Starting Points: Everybody has to
start somewhere. Search Engines help you find sites. Now one search engine
provides FREE INTERNET ACCESS!!! Talk about a start!
Resources For PWMS: Must See Sites for
PWMS! From the Global to the local MS Society sites.
Resources For PWMS: Here is a big list of
the types of resources that can be found on the internet. It's up to you to finish
the list. After all, what's a resource? Everyone has their own MS and everyone
has their own notion of what a resource is. Good surfing!
Resources For PWMS: The IMSSF is unique.
Find out why.
Resources For PWMS: It takes all the help
we can get to help in all kinds of ways.
Resources For PWMS: A little more
personalized group of resources that help PWMS with the need to find someone else with MS
to talk to.
Resources For PWMS: And the list goes on,
and on, and on ...
Resources For PWMS: Now there's Video and
Audio clips (just to mention a few multimedia formats) just for us. More access and content everyday!
Resources For PWMS: Ever hear of
webraries? They organize websites using the Dewy Decimal system. No joke!
An exciting effort by today's Librarians. Did I say this is an exciting time
to live? You can also find drug and alternative medicine info as well as doctors on
the net.
Resources For PWMS (and other people too!):
There is life beyond MS. Whether you just want to play games or you'd rather
spend the afternoon at the museum. The Smithsonian is the Nation's Museum!
Some More Resources For PWMS (and other people too):
You can find all of the news. Newspapers, Radio and TV Stations are online
now. If you're going out you might want to get directions first (and maybe a map
too!).
Disability Resources For PWMS (and other people
too): If you need help in finding a disability resource, you don't have far to
go. There are people and organizations that can help.
Disability Resources For PWMS (and other people
too): And the list goes on. Hey wait a minute!
Some Fun Resources For PWMS (and other people too):
Just feel like reading some cartoons? Need to send that card you forgot
to buy or put in the mailbox? How about starting a new hobby? You don't need
to have MS to do these things.
Some Home Resources For PWMS (and other people too):
Have you seen the BH&G How To books? Too tired to clip coupons every
week? Get them online for a store near you. Maybe you'd like a complete set of
office software?
Basic Web Tools: Everyone needs a
Browser. Bet you're using one now.
Free Web Tools: Now that you've got one,
keep it up to date! Now they can tell what you've installed and offer upgrades (for
free!)
Free Helpful Tools: Ever wonder if anyone
you know is online while you are? My family uses AIM to keep in touch across the
country. It's cheaper than long distance.
More Free Helpful Tools: Want to get and
print your own tax forms rather than stand in line? Many organizations publish
their information across the net today. That includes music too. Plus other
utilities you may want to have.
A Very Helpful Tool: Too fatigued to read the
info you've found? Let your computer read it to you! I do!
Government Resources For PWMS (and other people
too): Now you can get the voting records of your elected officials. All
you need to know is your ZIP Code!
Getting There: You'll need to learn where
you are and how to get around sometime. Here's one place to start.
Now That You're There: What should you
do? Where can I go? Who can I trust?
Mr. Rocky Dog and I Thank You
Closing Slide: It's back to the future
for you!
Back to Our World.
