The employment discrimination experiences of adults with multiple sclerosis

Journal of Rehabilitation

Volumn 77, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 20-30

  Roessler, Richard ^a   Rumrill, Phillip ^b   Hennessey, Mary ^c   Nissen, Steven ^d   Neath, Jeanne ^e  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS   (United States)

^b KENT STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   (United States)

^d National Multiple Sclerosis Society   (United States)

^e UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS   (United States)

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EID: 79952127088     PISSN: 00224154     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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