Education and Training

The Epilepsy Foundation is available to provide the most current, up-to-date information concerning:

• Treatment
• Medications
• First Aid
• Legal Rights and Accommodation

Services

Training Seminars

Training seminars may be scheduled year-round for individuals or groups of any size. In-service certification programs:

• Teacher, school nurse, school social worker and bus driver certification training is available at area educational facilities and health fairs. Class presentations for students are also available. For more information, contact Linda Brinker, or call (312) 939-8622.
• Police, paramedic, social worker, and medical personnel training is available through Linda Brinker -- (312) 939-8622.

Individual/Family Education

You and your family are welcome to meet with a licensed professional to better understand your condition.  In-home visits and services in Spanish are available upon request. To schedule an appointment, please send an email to info@epilepsychicago.org or call us at (312) 939-8622.

Brian S. Hall Library

Conduct research utilizing the Epilepsy Foundation's extensive materials: browse on-site, borrow materials through the mail, or purchase materials through the National office's online catalog. We even have a children's section! For more information, send us an e-mail, or call us at (312) 939-8622.

Information Packets and Materials

Information packets and materials are available through the mail, via email or at our office to those who request them. We are often able to accommodate large organizations with large quantities, for a fee, through the national online catalog. For more information, e-mail info@epilepsychicago.org, or call (312) 939-8622.

H.O.P.E. Mentors

Trained volunteers -- people with epilepsy -- are available to present to your community group. To request a mentor to present to your group OR to apply to become a mentor, contact Linda Brinker, or call (312) 939-8622.