Epilepsy
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American Epilepsy Society
Phone: (312) 883-3800 Address: 135 South LaSalle St, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60603 Description of Services: The American Epilepsy Society is one of the oldest neurological professional organizations in this country. The Society seeks to promote interdisciplinary communications, scientific investigation and exchange of clinical information about epilepsy. Service Area: National Website: https://www.aesnet.org/ National Association of Epilepsy Centers
Phone: (202) 524-6767 Fax: (202) 484-1244 Email: [email protected] Address: 600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Suite 835W Washington, DC 20024 Description of Services: The National Association of Epilepsy Centers' (NAEC) primary objectives are to connect people with epilepsy to specialized care, and to support epileptologists and administrators in the operation of their epilepsy centers. Service Area: National Website: http://www.naec-epilepsy.org/ |
Epilepsy Foundation
Phone: 1-800-332-1000 Email: [email protected] Address: 8301 Professional Place East, Suite 200 Landover, MD 20785 Description of Services: The Epilepsy Foundation is a community-based, family-led organization dedicated to improving the lives of all people impacted by seizures. They provide programs, services, and support, encourage innovation in accelerating new treatments and therapies, educate about proper seizure awareness, recognition and first aid, and advocate for improved rights and regulations involving people living with epilepsy. Service Area: National Website: http://www.epilepsy.com/ Josh Provides
Phone: 1-800-706-2740 Email: [email protected] Address: JoshProvides Epilepsy Assistance Foundation Attention: Client Services 5428 Sundew Drive Sarasota, FL 34238 Description of Services: Seizure Response Dog Program Not only will they become a best friend, but they just might save the life of their owner. Dogs can be trained to alert someone when a seizure is occurring, lay between the floor and the person having a seizure to protect them from injury, get help, and some can even be trained to detect a seizure before it begins and alert someone else or signal their owner to get into a safe position. Learn more… Transportation Everyone has a place they need to be at some time – school, work, the grocery, a doctor’s appointment, a social activity and much more. For those with epilepsy, driving may not be an option. For some, the cost of alternative methods of transportation is beyond their financial reach. Learn more… Seizure Alert Monitors Epilepsy and seizures affect nearly 3 million people in the United States. As common as breast cancer and responsible for as many deaths, epilepsy can be a devastating condition for many individuals and their families. Seizure alert monitors can assist in detecting a seizure is occurring and issue an alert to parents, friends, or caregivers. Learn more… Service Area: National Website: https://joshprovides.org/ |