Spotlight on MSAA and MultipleSclerosis.net

Who is MSAA?

The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is the leading resource for the MS community. We provide vital programs, resources, and support for tens of thousands of people with multiple sclerosis annually. MSAA has been dedicated to the mission of Improving Lives Today since 1970.

It is through ongoing support and direct services that MSAA assists people with MS, their families, and their care partners. Our initiatives are designed to advance access to educational and wellness resources as well as address quality-of-life issues.

Our partnership with MultipleSclerosis.net

MSAA and MultipleSclerosis.net collaborate on providing informative resources and supportive platforms that will benefit the MS community. We believe in empowering those affected by MS by providing access to resources to support and assist in the overall management of MS.

The MSAA and MultipleSclerosis.net teams collaborate with medical and healthcare professionals to ensure that accurate, up-to-date, and helpful information is available to people with MS and their families. MSAA is pleased to have collaborated with MultipleSclerosis.net for over 10 years and looks forward to sharing content that is beneficial to the MS community.

MSAA resources

MSAA provides services and programs for the MS community at no cost, including:

• Supportive platforms including a toll-free Helpline and online chat with MSAA's trained specialists available by phone, email, or live online chat, as well as an online peer-to-peer forum, My MSAA Community, offering individuals with MS, their families, and their care partners an opportunity to connect with others and share experiences in a supportive online environment.
• Award-winning educational publications, including MSAA’s magazine, The Motivator, as well as our MS Conversations blog, podcasts, and on-demand video programming and webinars providing informative tips, MS updates, and symptom-management strategies
• Equipment Distribution Program offering products designed to improve safety, mobility, and activities of daily living, along with exercise and wellness options. Items include a variety of products such as shower chairs, grab bars, walkers, and wheelchairs. MSAA also offers wellness products including yoga mats and resistance bands.
• Cooling Distribution Program offering cooling vests and accessories to help individuals who experience heat sensitivity.
• Shared-management tools, including the My MS Manager™ mobile app and MSAA's Ultimate MS Treatment Guide, created to help people be proactive and take steps toward better health and improved quality of life
• And more!

MSAA events

Stay tuned for many exciting upcoming MSAA events, including:

• MSAA proudly recognizes March as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and is pleased to present the MS community with helpful and encouraging resources and programs throughout the month. Our MS Awareness Month theme – Your MS, Your Voice: The Power of Self-Advocacy – explores self-advocacy strategies and tools from both the clinician and lived-experience perspective. Join us in March for our free MS Awareness Month activities, all of which will be archived throughout the year at MyMSAA.org/awarenessmonth.
• We are very proud to recognize the work of artists with multiple sclerosis as part of MSAA's 2026-27 Art Showcase. Our latest virtual Art Showcase spotlights works of art from more than 90 artists with MS. Enjoy these inspiring submissions highlighting more than 250 wonderful pieces of artwork online. Throughout the year, twelve artists will be selected as Artists of the Month.
• May 7, 2026 – MSAA’s 12th Improving Lives Benefit occurring at The Switch House by Cescaphe in Philadelphia, PA. This in-person reception gathers guests to celebrate and network with those in the MS community, while also raising funds to support MSAA’s programs and services. We are excited to announce Tyler Campbell – MS advocate, best-selling author, and inspirational speaker – as this year’s Mission Honoree, as well as icometrix as our Corporate Honoree. This event will also be live streamed to give individuals across the country the opportunity to view the event from the comfort of their homes.
• A number of Special Events, including MSAA’s Improving Lives Benefit, Women of Action Luncheons and Fashion Shows, and more. Events are held all over the country throughout the year.
• Several Team MSAA Endurance Events . Throughout the year, individuals and groups who join Team MSAA, can participate in various endurance events across the country. Funds raised by participants in these events allow MSAA to provide free programs and services to the MS community.

To stay up-to-date on all upcoming MSAA educational programs, webinars, and events, please visit MSAA's Calendar of Events.

MSAA remains steadfast in our dedication to our mission of Improving Lives Today for the multiple sclerosis community and will continue to provide educational resources and ongoing support to people with MS and their families.