DISABILITY INFORMATION -

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DISABILITY INFORMATION - LINKS

_http://mcsinfo.homestead.com/_ (http://mcsinfo.homestead.com/)

This is a resource page for those with disability issues. It is “under

construction†so please watch for new information as time and energy permits.

Thanks for any comments or information that could be included.

Useful Websites:

Job Accommodation Network _www.jan.wvu.edu_ (http://www.jan.wvu.edu/)

Social Security Administration _www.ssa.gov_ (http://www.ssa.gov/)

Physician Referral Sites:

American Academy of Environmental Medicine _www.aaem.com_

(http://www.aaem.com/)

MCS Referral & Resources _www.mcsrr.org/referralform.html_

(http://www.mcsrr.org/referralform.html)

[offers referrals within the US and Canada ]

Good Doctor List _http://www.co-cure.org/good-doc.htm_

(http://www.co-cure.org/good-doc.htm)

Various _http://chronicfatigue.about.com/cs/clinicsdoctors_

(http://chronicfatigue.about.com/cs/clinicsdoctors)

Chronic fatigue is a frequently overlapping condition. Many doctors who

work with CFS patients are often familiar with MCS.

Additional physician names and locations are listed on “MCS Resources†page

and can be accessed from the main page of this site.

Other Resources:

Disability Insurance Issues – Legal _www._

(http://www./) (disinissues-l)

The emphasis of this group is invisible illnesses (i.e., chemical

sensitivity, chronic fatigue, etc.) and the technical and legal issues around

the

disability claims process, as opposed to medical questions.

The group name is shortened to: Disinissues-L

Attorney Referrals:

National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives

1-800-431-2804

This organization will give you the name of an attorney near you for you to

call. You may request another name if the first attorney is not compatible

with your situation. There is no charge for this service. Most attorneys

work on a contingency basis and there is no fee if you lose, but there may be

charges for expenses incurred.

Another source for attorneys:

_http://www.cfids-me.org/disinissues/lawyers.html_

(http://www.cfids-me.org/disinissues/lawyers.html)

Local support groups may be able to refer you to an attorney experienced

with MCS or related conditions