There are a number of advocacy organizations and internet sites that are excellent sources of information about spinal cord injury care, treatment, support, and research:

National Multiple Sclerosis Society
(www.nmss.org)
Through its network of chapters nationwide, the Society promotes research, educates, advocates on critical issues, and organizes a wide range of programs, including support for those who are newly diagnosed and those living with MS.

The Myelin Project
(www.myelin.org)
The Myelin Project aims to accelerate research on myelin repair. The Myelin Project created a framework in which researchers can cooperate effectively by giving scientists adequate, prompt financing and by continuously interacting with them. The funds are put toward clinically oriented experiments on the cutting edge of remyelination research.

Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC)
(www.mscare.org)
The CMSC's mission is to stimulate and facilitate research in the field of multiple sclerosis to develop vehicles to share information and knowledge among CMSC members and the healthcare community for the benefit of those affected by MS, and to develop and implement mechanisms to influence healthcare delivery.

The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
(www.msfacts.org)
The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation is a service-based, nonprofit organization, whose primary mission is to ensure the best quality of life for those coping with MS by providing comprehensive support and educational programs.

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
(http://www.mssociety.ca)
The MS Society of Canada funds research into the cause and cure of MS. The Society provides information, funding, and support to all Canadians affected by MS.

WeMove
(www.wemove.org)
The WE MOVE™ Web site is a comprehensive on-line resource for movement disorder information and movement disorder activities on the Web. You can subscribe to a free on-line newsletter through their site that updates you on the latest research information on movement disorders

Myelin Repair Foundation
(www.myelinrepair.org)
The Myelin Repair Foundation’s mission is to develop rational drug targets to slow, stop and ultimately repair damage to myelin caused by MS. The research is focused on understanding how the body produces myelin, how MS disrupts this process, and how to restore the body’s natural ability to repair myelin.