Summer officially begins on June 21, and while many are looking forward to fun in the sun, this season may be meeting MSers with dread. According to the Journal of Applied Physiology, an estimated 60-80% of people living with MS experience heat sensitivity, also called heat intolerance. But not to fret! We Are Ill has five tips to help you beat the heat.

Did you see what we did there? Each of these tips is the title of a song that puts us in a summery mood. Check out our “Summertime Fly” playlist on Spotify to enjoy these and other jams to keep you coolin’ all season long!

Disclaimer: This information does not constitute medical advice, which you should always seek from your health care provider.

Self Advocacy 101

At WAI, we understand the importance of advocating for oneself. We will share tips on exactly what it means to advocate for yourself and best practices.

UN-HANDICAP YOUR LANGUAGE:

We'll define what inclusive language is, its importance and ways that we can positively reshape how we communicate about disability in society. We'll recruit a subject matter expert.

CLINICAL TRIALS:

INCLUSION & INCREASING PARTICIPATION 

This candid conversation will spotlight the importance of bias in eligibility requirements for clinical trials. Dr. Kalina, will also discuss designing trials that encourage broader participant enrollment.