Many misconceptions still surround epilepsy, despite the fact it is a common neurological disorder. Most people do not know what epilepsy is, or what to do when someone has a seizure, Most are also not aware of epilepsy medications\u2019 side effects, or epilepsy impact on employment and driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you or someone you know has epilepsy and you are frustrated by a lack of knowledge in your school, workplace, social or religious group, or other environment, EAWCNY can help. We provide in-person tailored seizure recognition and response training programs to a wide variety of audiences including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are happy to tailor a presentation to your needs. Contact us today using the form below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EAWCNY is excited to announce that we are now able to offer a 60-minute on-demand training through the Epilepsy Alliance America. Click here to learn more & take the training<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n EAWCNY also hosts epilepsy educational programs with a variety of medical experts. Each November and at other times during the year, we host Dinner with the Doctors, which often feature an epileptologist or other medical expert. Visit our Events<\/a> page for upcoming education programming!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out all our upcoming epilepsy education events on our Events<\/a> page or visit our Webinars<\/a> page for all previously hosted webinars and other educational content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n EAWCNY has epilepsy educators focused on providing information and support to children, adults, and families dealing with the challenges of epilepsy. Contact the epilepsy educator in your area if you have questions about epilepsy, seizures or wish to learn more about our services.<\/p>\n\n\n Michael Radell Collin Horak <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\nAdditional Resources for Parents & Schools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dinner with the Doctors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Upcoming Events<\/h3>\n\n\n
Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Western NY\/Finger Lakes\/Rochester<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Education Coordinator\/Camp Director
Phone:<\/strong> (585) 442-4430 ext. 2741
Email: <\/strong>mradell@epiny.org<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nCentral\/Syracuse and Southern Tier\/Binghamton Regions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Intake and Education Coordinator
Phone: <\/strong>(315) 477-9777 ext. 2904
Email:<\/strong> chorak@epiny.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n