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Epilepsy in Focus: Restore the ADA:
In this episode of the In Focus series, our experts examine the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its impact on your right to work.
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Past Epilepsy in Focus podcasts:
>> Listen to Epilepsy in Focus: Fatherhood

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 Epilepsy USA magazine

Epilepsy Foundation: We want to ensure that all Americans have a fair opportunity to secure employment.Take Action
The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 passed the House by an overwhelming margin, 402-17, marking a historic move toward securing the promise of the original Americans with Disabilities Act, signed into law by President George H. W. Bush in 1990.

The bill now moves to the Senate. Tell your Senator you support the right of all Americans to have a fair opportunity to secure employment. Act Now »

Now accepting research grant applicationGrants & Fellowship Opportunities
The Epilepsy Research Foundationis accepting New Therapy grant proposals for fall 2008. Letters of intent due August 1. Proposals for other fall research funding opportunities due August 29. Learn more»
EpilepsyUSA: Walk the Talk

In this issue:
Walk the Talk—Thousands Gather in D.C. for annual National Walk for Epilepsy

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About Epilepsy Living with epilepsy Support the Foundation
About epilepsy, neurons

What causes a seizure?

Learn about what happens in the brain during a seizure. Also, find out about types of seizures, medications, first aid and more.


About EpilepsyLearn more
Epilepsy Legal Defense Fund

Providing Legal Help

Our Jeanne A. Carpenter Epilepsy Legal Defense Fund helps fight discrimination in employment, education and other areas.


Living with EpilepsyLearn more
Join the 2008 National Walk for Epilepsy. March 29, 2008. Washington DC.

National Walk for Epilepsy

Our 2008 Walk became the biggest epilepsy awareness event in history. We thank the 8,000 walkers who joined us in Washington, DC.

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