Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio

Programs

For more information on the following programs, please visit the main office located in Huber Heights (Dayton) right off of I-70 in Montgomery County. Individual appointments can be scheduled by calling the office at its toll free number, (800) 360-3296.

Our Programs and Services include:

Information & Referral Services
Support services are provided to meet the individual, unique needs of people with epilepsy and those who care about them. Telephone and in-person assistance is available.

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Emergency Prescription Assistance
An Emergency Prescription Assistance Program allows those without financial resources to get a limited supply of their medications until other resources can be accessed. We provide assistance in identifying and accessing community resources that can provide relief and support to individuals and families.

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Advocacy
We advocate for individuals and families when they have difficulty accessing needed assistance or resources.  This includes meeting with teachers to establish an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or with an employer to discuss a safety plan that would allow an individual to continue his or her employment.

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Educational Programs
We provide educational programs for parents and individuals regarding documentation and record keeping.

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H.O.P.E. Mentors
"Helping Other People with Epilepsy is a mentoring program that taps a rich source of hope for managing seizure disorders - people affected by epilepsy themselves. H.O.P.E. mentors are trained speakers who are directly or indirectly affected by epilepsy. They can talk to you about epilepsy and seizures, the impact of epilepsy on many different aspects of your life, and can help you find community resources and learn good self-management habits.

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Epilepsy Awareness, Seizure Recognition and First Aid training is provided to all interested groups such as employers, schools, public safety personnel, civic and social organizations, and others.

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In-depth training about the issues surrounding epilepsy is provided to parents, teachers, paramedics, law enforcement officers, long-term care facilities, organizations assisting persons with disabilities, and other organizations as requested.

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Support and promotion of seizure prevention activities. For 70% of people with epilepsy, there is no known cause for the disorder. In the 30% that have an identifiable cause, head injuries are the leading known cause of epilepsy. Always wear a seatbelt when traveling by car. Wear helmets when biking, skating, or participating in specific sports. Utilize child safety restraints in cars, grocery carts, strollers, and high chairs. Encourage those who ride motorcycles to wear helmets.

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School Nurse Training is designed to provide the school nurse with information, strategies, and resources that enable him or her to better manage the student with seizures by supporting positive treatment outcomes, maximizing educational and developmental opportunities, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment.

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