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Honoring Epilepsy Awareness Month with An Important Action Step

November 16, 2025 · In: Politics

Acknowledge Epilepsy Awareness Month by recognizing activism and advocating for An Act Relating to Seizure Disorders in Schools, Massachusetts bill, H4641

More Shout Outs to Epilepsy Warriors

November 28, 2023 · In: Human Interest, Living with Disability, Research

Epilepsy Awareness Month generates an abundance of epilepsy-focused stories, demonstrating the need for increased epilepsy research funding.

Epilepsy Awareness Month: Shout Outs to Three Epilepsy Warriors

November 10, 2023 · In: Empowerment, Human Interest, Living with Disability

In 2003, Congress formally recognized November as Epilepsy Awareness Month. Every year, I dedicate my blog to honoring current Epilepsy Warriors.

The Epilepsy Warriors – Part Two

November 18, 2022 · In: Empowerment, Human Interest, Living with Disability

England is about to incorporate a clause in its Online Safety Bill that protects people with epilepsy. Zach’s Law outlaws the sending of flashing images by email or social media, if a person with epilepsy might see them. Cyberbullying against people with epilepsy is an issue in America. We need an American version of Zach’s Law.

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Laura Beretsky is a writer and community activist living well with epilepsy. She is looking to publish her memoir, Seizing Control, which describes the challenges of living with epilepsy and the importance of patient self-advocacy in managing a chronic illness.

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