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ayesha
Posted on March 6th, 2013
Categories: World MS Day 2013
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It’s time to get planning for WMSD 2013
ayesha
Posted on March 4th, 2013
Becoming part of the global movement Every year we here at World MS Day HQ (MSIF offices in London) get excited about the events that are taking place for World MS Day all over the world. Until now we have really focused on the events organised by MS organisations but this year we would love to hear from other organisations and people affected by MS who are organising their own events and activities too! WMSD 2013: Young people and MS This year’s campaign will focus on young people. At a time when young people may be starting new careers, relationships and making plans for the future, being diagnosed with a chronic and potentially disabling disease like MS can lead them to re-evaluate everything they…
Categories: World MS Day 2013
Vacancy for Communications and Campaigns Volunteer/ Intern
ayesha
Posted on December 6th, 2012
If you are organised, motivated and enthusiastic with a keen interest in Communications and Campaigning in the not-for-profit sector this could be the opportunity for you! Job Title: Communications and Campaigns Volunteer/ Intern An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and organised individual wishing to gain experience in international Communications and Campaigning in the charity sector. In this role you will work across the organisation to help MSIF achieve its’ communications objectives. You will report on news from MS organisations all over the world through a number of different media and digital channels. With a love for all things digital you will harness the power of social media to reach MS organisations, people affected by MS and the public to carry information and raise…
Categories: World MS Day 2012
EMUR march with others to improve accessibility for disabled persons in Uruguay
ayesha
Posted on December 4th, 2012
On Monday 3rd December 2012 disability rights activists in Montevideo, Uruguay walked from the University to the City Hall to raise awareness of accessibility issues faced by persons with disabilities in Uruguay. In the weeks leading up to the event representatives from organisations representing the interests of persons with disabilities in Uruguay worked together to draft a statement related to the rights of persons with disabilities. This statement was read out to the City Mayor on the steps of City Hall and directed at key decision makers in Montevideo. Disabled advocates who wanted to take part in the action waited at the steps of the City hall to greet those who had marched through the city. Following the reading of the statement…
Reaching out to the Public in Stuttgart, Germany
ayesha
Posted on December 4th, 2012
To mark the International Day for Persons with Disabilities 2013 AMSEL took part in an event held at the Mercedes Benz Museum in Stuttgart. The event, which brought together organisations for disabled people in the area was held on Sunday 2nd December- one day ahead of the International Day. The Mercedes Benz Museum ran a special programme of activities based around movement and dance. Highlights included: Wheelchair dance performances from the Ludwigsburg Dance Club and the opportunity for all visitors to get involved Segway experiences Special tours of the automobile museum including 15-minute ‘blind tours’ in the dark Demonstrations from service dogs An information booth on MS hosted by BLACKBIRD Showing of disability adjusted vehicles including wheelchairs and handcycles Visitors were invited to…