BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Can Do MS - ECPv6.10.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Can Do MS X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cando-ms.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Can Do MS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T200000 DTSTAMP:20250323T061215 CREATED:20231213T173915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T023642Z UID:10000605-1726081200-1726084800@cando-ms.org SUMMARY:MS Fatigue: Why You Are More Than Just Tired DESCRIPTION:MS fatigue is complex and goes beyond just being tired. You may find that even when you are getting a quality night’s rest\, you can’t seem to escape fatigue. While disrupted sleep can be a significant factor in ongoing fatigue\, there are many other contributors\, including diet\, exercise\, and emotional well-being. Join this webinar to gain insights into the underlying causes and learn how to reclaim your vitality. \n  \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://cando-ms.org/event/ms-fatigue-why-you-are-more-than-just-tired/ CATEGORIES:Daily Life,Total Wellness,Understanding MS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cando-ms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Sleep_ManInBedWithHandsOnFaceNotSleepingClockShowing-scaled.jpg LOCATION:https://cando-ms.org/event/ms-fatigue-why-you-are-more-than-just-tired/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T170000 DTSTAMP:20250323T061215 CREATED:20231215T221332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T221332Z UID:10000623-1724338800-1724346000@cando-ms.org SUMMARY:MS Tech Toolbox: Streamline Your Daily Life DESCRIPTION:Day-to-day life already comes with a hefty mental load\, add MS challenges into the mix and you might be overloaded. Together let’s find ways you can work smarter\, not harder. Join us to learn how to make life easier by integrating assistive technology into your daily routines. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://cando-ms.org/event/ms-tech-toolbox-streamline-your-daily-life/ CATEGORIES:Daily Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cando-ms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Technology_ManConnectingPhoneToBluetoothDevice_NoFace_WebSize.jpg LOCATION:https://cando-ms.org/event/ms-tech-toolbox-streamline-your-daily-life/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T200000 DTSTAMP:20250323T061215 CREATED:20231212T172954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T172954Z UID:10000604-1723662000-1723665600@cando-ms.org SUMMARY:MS Gadgets: How Assistive Technology Can Help You DESCRIPTION:Love it or hate it\, technology has become integrated into daily life. Why not use this to your advantage? From digital calendars to symptom trackers\, tech can ease MS challenges in many ways. Join this webinar to discover how you can leverage technology for greater independence and simplicity. \n  \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://cando-ms.org/event/ms-gadgets-how-assistive-technology-can-help-you/ CATEGORIES:Daily Life,Total Wellness,Understanding MS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cando-ms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Technology_WomanUsingPhoneOnSpeakerPhone-scaled.jpg LOCATION:https://cando-ms.org/event/ms-gadgets-how-assistive-technology-can-help-you/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T170000 DTSTAMP:20250323T061215 CREATED:20231128T000514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T000514Z UID:10000596-1718895600-1718902800@cando-ms.org SUMMARY:Explore Your World: Adaptive Living and Travel With MS DESCRIPTION:Embark on a journey to a more vibrant life with MS by exploring new approaches to the things you’ve always loved. Whether you are looking for truly accessible travel accommodations\, a new hobby to stimulate your mind\, or a sport that can bring your loved ones together\, we’ll help you find what excites you! Join us to find out what adventure might be waiting for you. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://cando-ms.org/event/explore-your-world-adaptive-living-and-travel-with-ms/ CATEGORIES:Daily Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cando-ms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ADL_Leisure_TwoOlderMenKnittingTogether_WebSize.jpg LOCATION:https://cando-ms.org/event/explore-your-world-adaptive-living-and-travel-with-ms/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T200000 DTSTAMP:20250323T061216 CREATED:20231128T164900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T155016Z UID:10000599-1718218800-1718222400@cando-ms.org SUMMARY:MS Travel and Leisure: Tools\, Tips and Adaptations 2024 DESCRIPTION:Travel and leisure with MS might seem like uncharted territory\, but there is a whole suitcase worth of tools and strategies to make your journey as smooth as possible. Whether you’re embarking on a new activity or seeking to explore a new location\, get the know-how to create a lifestyle where MS doesn’t hold you back. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://cando-ms.org/event/ms-travel-and-leisure-tools-tips-and-adaptations/ CATEGORIES:Daily Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cando-ms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Travel_BlackCoupleWalkingOnPierOfBeach_WebSize.jpg LOCATION:https://cando-ms.org/event/ms-travel-and-leisure-tools-tips-and-adaptations/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240502T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240503T170000 DTSTAMP:20250323T061216 CREATED:20231215T182308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T183932Z UID:10000587-1714672800-1714755600@cando-ms.org SUMMARY:TAKE CHARGE: Black Community DESCRIPTION:Join this one-of-a-kind program to learn\, set goals\, and create healthy changes for your life.  Plus\, meet other people living with MS who “get it” – all in a positive\, safe\, at-home environment.  The TAKE CHARGE Program is a 2-day program for people in the black community living with MS and their care partners to connect\, receive coaching\, and work together to find solutions to build a brighter future. \nAPPLY NOW\n  \n  URL:https://cando-ms.org/event/take-charge-black-community/ CATEGORIES:Daily Life,Understanding MS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cando-ms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/CarePartner_BlackCoupleLookingAtNotesTogether_WebSize.jpg LOCATION:https://cando-ms.org/event/take-charge-black-community/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T133000 DTSTAMP:20250323T061216 CREATED:20231215T214044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T195104Z UID:10000622-1714208400-1714224600@cando-ms.org SUMMARY:MS Hispanic Community Program | Programa EM Para la Comunidad Hispana DESCRIPTION:At this program\, you’ll join the brightest MS professionals and the most positive MS warriors in thoughtful conversation about the things that matter most to you. \nWhat To Expect \n\nGet personalized guidance to help you manage your symptoms\, stay active\, enhance your daily functions\, and care for your mental health.\nLearn from the pros at leading MS centers.\nConnect with other members of your MS community.\nCare partners\, family members\, and loved ones are welcome!\nLunch will be provided\n\nREGISTER NOW\nEn este programa\, te unirás a los profesionales más destacados en esclerosis múltiple y a los guerreros más positivos en una conversación reflexiva sobre las cosas que más te importan.  \nQué esperar  \n\n Obtén orientación personalizada para ayudarte a manejar tus síntomas\, mantenerte activo\, mejorar tus funciones diarias y cuidar tu salud mental.\n Aprende de los expertos en los principales centros de esclerosis múltiple.\n Conéctate con otros miembros de tu comunidad local de esclerosis múltiple.\n ¡Los cuidadores\, familiares y seres queridos son bienvenidos!\n Se proporcionará el almuerzo\n\nREGISTRATE AHORA URL:https://cando-ms.org/event/ms-community-program-hispanic-community/ LOCATION:USC Hotel\, 3540 S Figueroa St.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90007\, United States CATEGORIES:Daily Life,Family, Friends, and Relationships,Total Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cando-ms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Spanish-version-cp-event-header-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T181500 DTSTAMP:20250323T061216 CREATED:20231108T144020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T193823Z UID:10000458-1713891600-1713896100@cando-ms.org SUMMARY:Working and MS: Your Questions Answered DESCRIPTION:Are you wondering if you can still work when you have multiple sclerosis? How do you know when to stop working with MS? Can your employer ask you about your disability? When should you tell your employer you have a disability? Bring all your questions about work and MS to our Can Do Coaches and get the expert answers you need to start\, stay\, or leave the workforce. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://cando-ms.org/event/your-questions-answered-employment/ CATEGORIES:Daily Life,Planning for the Future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cando-ms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Work_YoungHispanicAdultAtComputerWritingNotes_WebSize.jpg LOCATION:https://cando-ms.org/event/your-questions-answered-employment/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T170000 DTSTAMP:20250323T061216 CREATED:20231030T180600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T193625Z UID:10000389-1713452400-1713459600@cando-ms.org SUMMARY:Strategies for Success When Working With MS DESCRIPTION:Learn how to balance support\, satisfaction\, and success while working with MS. This program will give you strategies to proactively manage the impact of MS on your professional life and align your environment with your needs. Leave with the tools to create a workplace where you can thrive for as long as you desire and are capable. \n  \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://cando-ms.org/event/employment/ CATEGORIES:Daily Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cando-ms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Work_OlderManInNavyGivingAPresentation_WebSize.jpg LOCATION:https://cando-ms.org/event/employment/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T200000 DTSTAMP:20250323T061216 CREATED:20231114T212138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T153346Z UID:10000592-1710356400-1710360000@cando-ms.org SUMMARY:Top 10 Tips to Live Better With MS 2024 DESCRIPTION:Living well with MS should not feel like a chore added to a never-ending to-do list. It should feel like waking up and actively pursuing what is best for you each day. Join us for essential tips to living a healthy and fulfilling life with MS that not only feels good today but also long into the future. \n  \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://cando-ms.org/event/tips-to-live-better-with-ms/ CATEGORIES:Daily Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cando-ms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Mobility_WomanInWheelchairInCity-scaled.jpg LOCATION:https://cando-ms.org/event/tips-to-live-better-with-ms/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T170000 DTSTAMP:20250323T061216 CREATED:20231109T171250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T183008Z UID:10000474-1709229600-1709312400@cando-ms.org SUMMARY:TAKE CHARGE: Progression and Aging With MS DESCRIPTION:Are there symptoms or challenges that you have lived with for years or just accepted as an inevitable part of living with MS? There may be a way to change their role in your life. This TAKE CHARGE is designed to help you manage the unique challenges that arise as your MS progresses. Together\, we’ll explore topics such as staying active\, planning for unpredictability\, and managing mood and cognition changes. \nApplication has closed. URL:https://cando-ms.org/event/take-charge-progression/ CATEGORIES:Daily Life,Understanding MS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cando-ms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Cognition_OlderManWithGlassesDrinkingCoffeeWhileReadingPaper_WebSize.jpg LOCATION:https://cando-ms.org/event/take-charge-progression/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T181500 DTSTAMP:20250323T061216 CREATED:20231107T165703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T163427Z UID:10000448-1706806800-1706811300@cando-ms.org SUMMARY:Care Partner Meetup: Physical And Emotional Well-Being DESCRIPTION:Care partners and loved ones of people living with MS\, you are encouraged to join these meetups to find a safe space to address your needs\, share your experiences\, and find the support you need.  And\, by having time exclusively to yourself – without your loved one with MS – we hope you can feel heard\, understood\, and better equipped to take on each day. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://cando-ms.org/event/care-partner-meetup-physical-and-emotional-wellbeing/ CATEGORIES:Daily Life,Total Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cando-ms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SupportPartner_OlderBlackCoupleLearningOnEachOtherInKitchen_WebSize.jpg LOCATION:https://cando-ms.org/event/care-partner-meetup-physical-and-emotional-wellbeing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T191500 DTSTAMP:20250323T061216 CREATED:20230213T183709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T175243Z UID:10000361-1702576800-1702581300@cando-ms.org SUMMARY:Black Community Meetup - Navigating the Healthcare System DESCRIPTION:Navigating the Healthcare System \nImplicit bias among healthcare providers\, plus the medical mistrust it causes\, has led to a variety of consequences for the Black MS Community.  Join this program to discuss how to effectively communicate with your healthcare team\, how to make the most of each of your healthcare visits\, and how to advocate for yourself. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://cando-ms.org/event/black-community-meetup-5/ CATEGORIES:Daily Life,Total Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cando-ms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CanDoMS_Monica_24-scaled.jpg LOCATION:https://cando-ms.org/event/black-community-meetup-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T123000 DTSTAMP:20250323T061216 CREATED:20230110T172957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T195525Z UID:10000152-1699088400-1699101000@cando-ms.org SUMMARY:Community Program: Dallas\, TX DESCRIPTION:At this program\, you’ll join the brightest MS professionals and the most positive MS warriors in thoughtful conversation about the things that matter most to you. \nWhat To Expect\n• Learn from the pros at leading MS centers.\n• Gain practical strategies to reduce the impact of MS in your everyday life.\n• Connect with other members of your MS community.\n• Learn in-person or virtually online!\n• Community Programs include a free meal for in-person attendees. \nScottish Rite for Children\nT. Boone Pickens Training & Conference Center: Reverchon A & B\n2222 Welborn Street\nDallas\, TX 75219 \nLearn in-person or online! \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://cando-ms.org/event/community-program-dallas/ CATEGORIES:Cognition,Daily Life,Family, Friends, and Relationships,Fatigue,Total Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cando-ms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Copy-of-Community-Programs-Email-Hero-Header-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230930T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230930T123000 DTSTAMP:20250323T061216 CREATED:20230215T225331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T200925Z UID:10000373-1696064400-1696077000@cando-ms.org SUMMARY:Community Program: Seattle\, WA DESCRIPTION:You deserve the highest level of care and expertise. That’s why we offer Community Programs.  By attending\, you’ll join the brightest MS professionals and the most positive MS warriors in thoughtful conversation about the things that matter most to you. \nThis is your opportunity to learn ways to manage the MS symptoms that knock you off balance from pros from the country’s top MS Centers. All at no cost to you! \nWhen: September 30\, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM PT\nLunch is included!  \nWhere:Tukwila Community Center\n12424 42nd Ave S\nTukwila\, WA 98168 \nLearn in-person or online! \nFor those who join us in-person\, 5 attendees will have the chance to be selected for a free 1-hour one-on-one coaching session with a Can Do MS coach. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://cando-ms.org/event/community-program-tukwila-wa/ LOCATION:Tukwila Community Center\, 12424 42nd Ave S\, Tukwila\, WA\, 98168\, United States CATEGORIES:Cognition,Daily Life,Family, Friends, and Relationships,Fatigue,Total Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cando-ms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Seattle-Skyline_WebSize.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T191500 DTSTAMP:20250323T061216 CREATED:20230213T183601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T175459Z UID:10000360-1695319200-1695323700@cando-ms.org SUMMARY:Black Community Meetup - Managing Mood Changes with MS DESCRIPTION:Managing Mood Changes with MS \nMany people living with MS experience regular shifts in their mood. Join this program to learn about the common mood changes that occur in MS and share strategies for recognizing\, managing\, and communicating about them with others within the Black Community. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://cando-ms.org/event/black-community-meetup-4/ CATEGORIES:Daily Life,Mental Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cando-ms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CanDoMS_Monica_11_WebSize.jpg LOCATION:https://cando-ms.org/event/black-community-meetup-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T170000 DTSTAMP:20250323T061216 CREATED:20230118T175227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T170039Z UID:10000339-1694109600-1694192400@cando-ms.org SUMMARY:TAKE CHARGE: General DESCRIPTION:Find support from people who really get it\, solutions to manage your MS\, and guidance for navigating the healthcare system. Join this one-of-a-kind program to learn how you can take charge of your MS\, your healthcare\, and your life! \nThursday\, September 7 | 6:00 pm – 8:15 pm ET\nFriday\, September 8 | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm ET \n  \nAPPLY NOW\n  \nSeats are limited. URL:https://cando-ms.org/event/take-charge-general/ CATEGORIES:Cognition,Daily Life,Diet & Nutrition,Family, Friends, and Relationships,Fatigue,Total Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cando-ms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Relationships_Friends_OlderGroupOfFriendsLaughingTogether_WebSize.jpg LOCATION:https://cando-ms.org/event/take-charge-general/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR