Currently, 400,000 Americans are living with MS, as well as 2.1 million people worldwide.
Women are three times more likely than men to be diagnosed with the disease.
The human body has nerve fibers in the central nervous system that are covered with a fatty layer, known as the myelin sheath. In patients effected by MS, the myelin sheath is damaged, exposing and resulting in damage to the nerve fiber within. Because of these damages, nerve impulses traveling to or from the brain or spinal cord are interrupted and distorted; resulting in symptoms ranging from numbness to paralysis.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
An Introduction...
Hello all, my name is Ashton.
I am currently an art education student at The Ohio State University.
For my ARTED608 class, we are to choose a disability to advocate for.
Because of my experiences in life, I chose the topic of Multiple Sclerosis.
The posts that follow will include tips for accommodation, general information about MS, and lesson adaptations.
Feel free to post your comments.
This is a learning experience for me and any information or ideas that you are willing to share will serve as a valuable tool in my journey.
I am currently an art education student at The Ohio State University.
For my ARTED608 class, we are to choose a disability to advocate for.
Because of my experiences in life, I chose the topic of Multiple Sclerosis.
The posts that follow will include tips for accommodation, general information about MS, and lesson adaptations.
Feel free to post your comments.
This is a learning experience for me and any information or ideas that you are willing to share will serve as a valuable tool in my journey.
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