A little more than two months ago, I initiated a grassroots movement designed to change the way social security works for victims of MS and other chronically disabling illnesses. In addressing the current difficulties in qualifying for permanent disability benefits, I am proposing that temporary disability benefits be granted during times when they're actually needed. Along with the Accelerated Cure Project and the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, several other organizations and individuals, have begun to garner support for this important effort. As of May 1, 2007, this proposal has been endorsed by more than 1,600 individuals including chronic illness patients, physicians, employees of hospitals and pharmaceutical companies, television actors, chronic illness advocacy organizations and innumerable concerned citizens.
When you read the endorsements, it becomes apparent that there is a common thread; the desire among those afflicted with MS and other serious chronic disorders to continue to work and contribute to society as they're able -- while gaining the recognition of our lawmakers that the unpredictable nature of chronic illness needs to be more adequately addressed.
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