Fast Forward strives to provide a comprehensive list of web sites and directories to further your search for information and on-line assistance. It is intended to serve a wide audience, including persons with MS and their families, healthcare professionals, social service providers, librarians, researchers, and others with an interest in multiple sclerosis.

Multiple Sclerosis Sites

• Multiple Sclerosis International Federation
  An international body linking the activities of National MS Societies around the world.
• Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
  A national nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those affected by multiple sclerosis.
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society
  The Society and its network of chapters nationwide promote research, educate, advocate on critical issues, and organize a wide range of programs.
• Nebraska Multiple Sclerosis Society
  The Nebraska chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
• Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
  An organization of Multiple Sclerosis health care providers dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by multiple sclerosis.
• Boston Cure Project for Multiple Sclerosis
  A national nonprofit dedicated to curing MS by determining its causes.
• MSActiveSource.com
  One of the largest Multiple Sclerosis resources on the internet.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Sites

• National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  An institute and center within the National Institutes of Health, an agency under the Public Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services.
• American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
  Promoting traditional and modern forms of acupuncture with Western medical training to provide a more comprehensive approach to health care.
• Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
  A product-oriented center working to carry out the mission of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• Alternative Medicine Foundation
  A nonprofit organization founded to provide responsible and reliable information about alternative medicine to the public and health professionals.

Disability Sites

• National Family Caregivers Association
  Committed to improving the overall quality of life of care giving families and minimizing the disparities between family caregivers and non-caregivers.
• US Dept of Housing & Urban Development
  HUD's mission is to increase home ownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination.
• DisabilityInfo.gov
  U.S. Government web site that contains links to information of interest to people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and other community members.
• Social Security Administration
  The official web site of the U.S. Social Security Administration.

Research Sites

• The Myelin Project
  An international grassroots organization whose mission is to accelerate medical research on myelin repair.
• Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
  The Mayo Clinic comprises an integrated multi specialty clinic and two hospitals, staffed by more than 1,500 physicians.
• Veritas Medicine
  A free confidential resource providing access to clinical trials and information on treatment options.
• Serono USA
  A global biotechnology leader and a developer of recombinant prescription medicines.
• Teva Neuroscience
  Dedicated to the investigation and development of innovative products and services that address the health management needs of people in the area of neurology.
• Biogen Idec
  Developing products and programs to address a variety of key medical needs in the areas of oncology, neurology, dermatology and rheumatology.
• Amgen
  A leading human therapeutics company in the biotechnology industry.
• Medtronic
  A world leader in medical technology providing lifelong solutions for people with chronic disease.
• U.S. National Institutes of Health Clinical Trials
  Provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers.
• U.S. FDA Center for Drug Evaluation & Research
  Provides the FDA with independent opinions and recommendations from outside experts on applications to market new drugs, and on FDA policies.

Health Sites

• American Medical Association
  Speaks out on issues important to patients and the nation's health.
• American Academy of Neurology
  Provides valuable resources for medical specialists worldwide who are committed to improving the care of patients with neurological diseases.
• American Neurological Association
  A professional society of academic neurologists and neuroscientists devoted to advancing the goals of academic neurology.
• U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
  A key resource for finding the best government and nonprofit health and human services information on the Internet.
• RxList
  An internet drug index providing fast, reliable information to both the consumer and medical professional.