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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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BREAKING NEWS: President Bush Signs Bill to Further Protect Americans with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 25, 2008—President Bush signed the ADA Amendments Act into law today in a private ceremony. This act will secure protections against workplace discrimination for Americans with disabilities. The bill marks a historic move toward securing the promise of the original Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law by President George H. W. Bush in 1990.

youngwoman130CDC Releases New Data on Epilepsy
A multi-state study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that about one out of 100 adults have active epilepsy, and more than one-third are not getting sufficient treatment. The study collected data from more than 120,000 adults 18 and older. 

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Epilepsy in the African American Community: Access, Education, Advocacy
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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.


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Epilepsy Legal Defense Fund

Providing Legal Help

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


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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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