Epilepsy Alliance America

We are growing! Learn more about our newly created and posted position: Community Engagement Manager. Posting and application information available in the comments.

Member organization Epilepsy Advocacy Network will be offering Project UPLIFT, a self-management program that focuses on empowering people with epilepsy to improve their mental health and manage stress with mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral skills. This 8-week program will be offered virtually and is open to adults with epilepsy.

Our virtual support group will be taking the month of December off, but we can't wait to see you in January when we will return on January 9th! Thank you to member organization Epilepsy Association Of Western and Central PA for hosting! https://lnkd.in/gtcWxdEC

Everything is better with beignets! Epilepsy Alliance America loves seeing our fellow advocates who are Empowering Every Journey getting together in new places! Amanda Mitchell, MPH, LCCE - Marc Palmieri - Epilepsy Alliance Louisiana

Open enrollment for the Marketplace will be from November 1, 2024 to January 15, 2025. The last day to enroll or change plans for coverage starting on January 1 is December 15, 2024. Plans selected or changed after this date will have coverage beginning on February 1, 2025. A Marketplace Hotline is available to provide assistance, if needed: 1-800-318-2596 (TTY: 1-855-889-4325) healthCare.gov

Another great year at Epilepsy Awareness Day presented by Sofie's Journey at Disneyland! THANK YOU to all of the families, sponsors, and supporters that all came together in the name of epilepsy support and awareness! We are proud to partner with Sofie's Journey and loved meeting the many families that were sponsored by our member organizations all across the U.S. From the welcome dinner to the expo and educational sessions, to the family dance party and the day in the park, we made the happiest place on Earth the Purplest Place on Earth! Can't wait to do it all again next year – save the date for November 10-12, 2025!

Ideal for family members of individuals with epilepsy, babysitters, co-workers and more, our General Seizure Recognition and Response Training is now available 24/7 on our website. This On-Demand Training only takes about 45 minutes to complete and is perfect for anyone who would benefit from knowing about seizures, epilepsy, and how to respond if someone has a seizure. https://lnkd.in/gm5hDuhR

Great information on how to care for our furry friends with epilepsy from member organization Epilepsy Alliance Ohio! Did you know that epilepsy can affect pets just like it does humans? While it might feel overwhelming at first, understanding epilepsy in our pets can help ensure they live happy, healthy lives. Your pet's epilepsy can be managed with proper veterinary care. If your pet has seizures, a vet can help identify the cause and recommend treatments to improve their quality of life!

Member organization Epilepsy Alliance Louisiana is teaming up with LSU Athletics, Angels of Epilepsy Foundation, Our Lady of the Lake, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, and The NeuroMedical Center to provide essential seizure first aid training and life-saving safety skills. This free training will be led by Our Lady of the Lake pediatric neurologist Dr. Yash D. Shah, and will feature special guests Louisiana State University wide receiver and epilepsy advocate CJ Daniels, along with his inspiring mom, Natalie Y. Beavers—founder of the Angels Of Epilepsy Foundation. If you are local, use the link to register for tomorrow's exciting and informative event. https://lnkd.in/gKQAh7if

Epilepsy Alliance America is proud to be a sponsor of the 8th PAME Conference. Registration is now open for the 8th Partners Against Epilepsy Mortality (PAME) Conference, taking place Dec. 4-5 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Los Angeles, California. This event brings together healthcare providers, clinical researchers, basic scientists, public health officials, patient advocates, caregivers, bereaved families, and adults living with epilepsy to discuss Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). Epilepsy Alliance America board member and CEO of member organization Epilepsy New Jersey will be presenting on a panel discussing Mortality Prevention Legislation. This conference aims to raise awareness and foster connections within the epilepsy community and families affected by SUDEP are encouraged to submit a photo for the virtual memory wall to honor their loved ones. https://lnkd.in/eBbYDyuU