Programs

There are 2.5 million Americans who have epilepsy/seizure disorders in the United States. People with epilepsy/seizure disorders face many challenges at work, school, with family, and with friends.

The stigma and misunderstandings surrounding epilepsy/seizure disorders makes it difficult for people who have this disorder to live and work in the community without fear. This fear of not knowing how they will be treated if a seizure should occur while on the bus, at work, or while shopping can cause a person to feel very isolated.

The Epilepsy Foundation of Kansas and Western Missouri provides a variety of services to assist people with epilepsy/seizure disorders to better understand this disorder and to live successful lives in their community.

Education:

• Community Education
• School Nurse Training
• Student Presentations
• Teacher in-service Training
• Health Fair Exhibits

Client Services:

• Family summer camp
• Buddy Program
• Support Groups
• Individual support

• Medication assistance for anti-seizure medications
  The Epilepsy Foundation of Kansas and Western Missouri will provide a one time, one month's supply of anti seizure medication for those living with epilepsy in our service area. To qualify, the individual must live in our service area, have income not more than 200% of poverty level, and not have received medication assistance from us in the past six months.

• Employment assistance
  At this time employment assistance is limited to resume support and computers which allow the individual to perform job searches online.
• Resource and referral