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8 MSF ServicesMSF Services The MSF offers many programs to help you pay for items that may be outside your budget but would improve your quality of life. Assistive Technology Program This program provides full or partial funding for a wide range of devices that may allow you to function more independently at home school work and during recreation. These include mobility devices home and vehicle modifications computer aids orthotics aids for visionhearing and more. Computer Grant Program For those with MS a computer in the home means access to information educational programs and support. If you dont have a computer or if your computer breaks and you cannot afford to repair or replace it the MSFs Computer Grant Program can help. Patient Assistance Grant Program If an exacerbation or medical expense causes you to fall behind on your bills and you are at risk of eviction or having your utilities cut off where do you turn This one- use-only emergency assistance program covers urgent needs to maintain housing and safety including rent or mortgage and utilities for qualified applicants. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE AND OTHER PROGRAMS SEE WWW.MSFOCUS.ORG AdvocacyAdvocacy Through self-advocacy you can reduce your own costs but what can you do to advocate for change for all Here are two organizations that will help Universal Access Declaration AccessOurMedicine.com Sign and share the Universal Access to Medicine declaration and follow AOM to learn about other ways to get involved. National Disability Rights Network ndrn.org Under Advocacy click Legislative Action Center to find out what issues are currently before lawmakers. Use the Write to Congress tool on the right to find your representatives and let them know your stand on issues that affect the disabled and those with chronic conditions.