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The library catalog is now online.
In The Library
The library has just received the Fall 2009 issue of “Reaching Out”, the newsletter of the Myalgic En-
cephalomyelitis Association of Ontario.
The lead article, Spotlight on Education:Students with ME/CFS in the Ontario Public School System by
Maureen MacQuarrie, will be of particular interest to one of our newest members as well as to those of us who are
teachers on disabilty.
In August the MEAO sent , with the endorsement of the National ME/FM ACTION Network, a package of spe-
cific recommendations to the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Ontario’s Minister of Education.
As well, the combined efforts of the MEAO and the National ME/FM Action Network has resulted in the creation
of a presentation for school boards across the province entitled “Understanding and Accomodating Students with
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Fibromyalgia Syndrome(FMS)”.
The entire presentation has been posted on the MEAO website in English and French.
Please see: http://www.meao-cfs.on.ca/school.html.
ASK THE LAWYER-HUGH SCHER addresses legal issues that affect many people with ME.
In this issue topics such as LTD, benefits, surveillance and common mistakes made when people are dealing with
their insurance providers are discussed.
Maureen MacQuarrie’s article, With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, My Life is a Glass Box which was
originally printed in the Globe and Mail of June 24, 2009, is reprinted here with the permission of the author. This
article presents a clear picture of life with ME/CFS and is well worth reading as is the whole newsletter.
Journals That The Brockville M.E. Library Receives On A Regular Basis as of May, 2009
Wellness Options (Cdn) www.wellnessoptions.ca
This journal covers such topics as Trends; Body & Emotional Fitness; Food & Nutrition and always has a Feature. For example, in the No. 36th. issue it was Balance/Hypertension. This journal provides well researched and well-explained health information to master your health.
Fibromyalgia Frontiers (U.S) www.frontiersnews.org
The Quarterly Journal of the National Fibromyalgia Partnership, Inc.
In this quarterly you will find basic information on FM; News updates; a conference calendar; the latest in resource information; and opportunities to volunteer for research studies.
The CFIDS Chronicle (U.S) www.cfids.org
A Quarterly Publication of the DFIDS Association of America. It offers Advocacy information; Research and encouragement for the CFS community.
The CFS Research Review (U.S) www.cfids.org
This publication provides up-to-date information on research, diagnosis and treatment of CFS for medical professionals.
Transition (Cdn.) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Published 4 times a year by BC Coalition of People with Disabilities.
Transition is a forum to share information within the disability community, and with government and the general public. It is also an opportunity for people with disabilities to display creative talent.
Quest (Cdn.) www.mefmaction.net
National ME/FM Action Network.
Published quarterly.
This publication offers information intended to help patients and their physicians make informed decisions about their health. Ex. Court cases, research data, advocating strategy, Disability Tax Credit (T2201) information.
How to improve your CPP Application, National Lawyer’s Roster & Network Notes.
Reaching Out www.meandme.ca
The Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association of Ontario (MEAO)
Published 4 times a year.
The publication provides ME/CFS suffers with support, current information and direction to the best possible professional services.
Their aim is to educate the public on the illness, its debilitation effects, and concomitant social and economic consequences. The new website is interactive and user friendly. It includes a live chat area and an online discussion forum.
Fibromyalgia Network (U.S) www.fmnetnews.com
An advertisement Resource for People with Fibromyalgia (FM)/Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME). Quarterly Publication.
This publication provides the most cutting-edge information based on medical journal reports and speakers at research conferences.
Disclaimer:Although the Brockville M.E. Association provides helpful information to members in the form of articles, notices, guest speakers, etc., The Brockville M.E. Association does not give medical advice or endorse specific medical products or treatments. The Brockville M.E. Association assumes no responsibility for any treatment written about on this website or in the newsletter that may be undertaken by its reader. Suffers of ME/FM and other illnesses should always consult their physician for treatment.