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Tony Coelho, author of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Epilepsy Foundation Board Chair Testifies on ADA Restoration

Tony Coelho, Chair of the Board of the Epilepsy Foundation, testified today before the House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on the Constitution, at an oversight hearing on the Americans with Disabilities Act. Coelho, who has epilepsy, was the original author of the bill and expressed concern that the protections originally intended within the law were fading and that critical gaps threaten to erode the promise of the legislation. More...

» Epilepsy Foundation Statement Commending the Committee (PDF)

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Epilepsy and Mood Disorders

Does epilepsy impact your mood? The Epilepsy Foundation is hosting an online chat with Frank Gilliam, M.D., M.P.H., on Tuesday, September 19 to discuss the importance of screening for depression, anxiety and other mood disorders. You can ask questions in advance, then join us for an engaging discussion with one of the creators of the new online screening tool.

» Online Mood Disorders Chat

» Neurological Disorders Depression Inventory for Epilepsy screening tool

» Ask the Expert Series: Andrés M. Kanner, M.D.

» Mood Disorders: Information & Resources

Alan Faneca on the field

Sports & Recreation

For several dozen youngsters in Western Pennsylvania, the end of August was marked not with wistfulness at the end of summer, but with anticipation of a special treat. Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro guard Alan Faneca invited a group of kids and their families from the local Epilepsy Foundation to visit Steelers training camp.

» Faneca's Fans at Football Training Camp

» EpilepsyUSA Profiles Faneca

» For Teens: Questions & Answers About Sports

» Physical Fitness & Exercise

» For Parents: Dealing with Risk

 

 

Out of the Shadows

Out of the Shadows

Let’s eliminate the stigma around epilepsy in a single generation.

Join "Evanescence" lead singer Amy Lee as she helps us bring epilepsy “Out of the Shadows.”

 

'Epilepsy and Behavior' Articles

Epilepsy and Behavior

The Epilepsy Foundation and the journal 'Epilepsy and Behavior' have formed a unique partnership to provide articles to our readers.

» Prognosis of seizure recurrence after stopping antiepileptic drugs in seizure-free patients;
» Intractable epilepsy: A survey of patients and caregivers;



Legal Help

Select the Epilepsy Legal Defense Fund Logo to visit the site's legal advice area.

The Epilepsy Legal Defense Fund helps people with epilepsy fight discrimination by providing legal guidance and attorney referrals.

 

Bill of Rights

Epilepsy Bill of Rights This Bill of Rights outlines aspirational goals for the epilepsy community.