Multiple sclerosis produces wide-ranging effects on a person's physical, psychological, and social functioning. One of the most important is its effect on employment. Although the vast majority of people with this disease have employment histories and were working at the time of diagnosis, many are unable to maintain employment as the disease progresses.

Employment Issues and Multiple Sclerosis, 2nd Edition is a must read for any person with MS that has a question regarding employment and disability. Chapters cover everything from vocational rehabilitation to job placement, and the laws covering employment.

The Updated Edition Includes:

• NEW chapter detailing employee rights concerning medical leave, health insurance portability and accountability, and continuation of benefits
• NEW chapter on Social Security Disability Insurance programs
• An expanded and updated chapter on the Americans with Disabilities Act
• An expanded and updated chapter on research and services regarding the employment of Americans with MS
• Completely updated chapter on policy, programming, and research recommendations to improve the rate of labor force participation of people with MS

Intended for people with MS, their families, physicians, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation professionals, and others interested in the employment implications of MS, this comprehensive new text is a basic resource guide to matters of research, public policy, and service delivery. The author also discusses current trends in health care and rehabilitation, and recommends reforms to better serve the interests of people with MS.

Phillip D. Rumrill, Jr., PhD, CRC, is a nationally certified rehabilitation counselor. He is professor and coordinator, Rehabilitation Counseling Program, and director, Center for Disability Studies, Kent State University, Ohio. Dr. Rumrill has authored or coauthored more than 200 professional journal articles; 50 book chapters, monographs, measurement instruments, and training manuals; and 13 books. He has also guest-edited 21 special issues of professional and academic journals in the fields of education and rehabilitation. Dr. Rumrill is a highly sought speaker at national and international conferences in a variety of fields. He has received honors and recognition for his work from such organizations as the International Organization of Social Sciences and Behavioral Research, the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, the National Council on Rehabilitation Education, the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, and the National TRIO Foundation. Dr. Rumrill has held distinguished lecturer or visiting scholar appointments at University of Pittsburgh, Ohio State University, University of Hawaii, University of Leeds Medical School in England, University of Glasgow in Scotland, and the Arla Institute of Finland. He coauthored The Sandwich Generation's Guide to Eldercare, which won the Gold Medal in the Foreword Reviews INDIEFAB 2013 Book of the Year Awards in the Family and Relationship Books category.

Overview of Multiple Sclerosis
Factors Associated with Employment Status
Vocational Assessment Strategies
Employment and Career Development Interventions
Employment and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Federal Laws Concerning Continuation of Benefits, Health Insurance Portability, and Family and Medical Leave
Social Security and People with Multiple Sclerosis
A Perspective on Employment from the national Multiple Sclerosis Society
Policy, Programming, and Research Recommendations to Improve the Employment Prospects of People with Multiple Sclerosis
Appendixes: State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies
Americans with Disabilities Act
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
State Assistive Technology Projects