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Approximately 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy at some point in their lifetime.
Over 3.4 million Americans are currently living with epilepsy and seizures. Do you know what to do?
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Only 18 states require seizure safety protocols in schools. Iowa is NOT one of them.
For students living with epilepsy, it is important that schools are well-equipped with the tools necessary to provide a safe and enriching environment.
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Epilepsy is a medical condition that produces seizures affecting a variety of mental and physical functions.
It is the 4th most common neurological disorder and affects people of all ages.
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Each year, Americans spend more than $15.5 billion caring for and treating epilepsy.
Direct care costs per patient can range from $10,192 to $47,862 annually. Epilepsy-specific costs per year can cost upwards of $20,000.
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Up to 70% of people living with epilepsy could become seizure free with appropriate use of antiseizure medicines.
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Legislation, based on internationally accepted human rights standards can prevent discrimination and rights violations, improve access to health-care services, and raise the quality of life for people with epilepsy.