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For your convenience, we have curated some of our most popular programs and content below.

Seizure First Aid

Join the thousands of people learning seizure first aid through our updated online courses.

El Portal de Aprendizaje en Español de la Epilepsy Foundation ofrece cursos de capacitación integrales, en línea y a la carta, sobre la epilepsia y las convulsiones. Los cursos son gratuitos y se ofrecen en español.

Events & Opportunities

• Pipeline Conference- The Pipeline Conference showcases the latest developments in the epilepsy pipeline from pre-clinical to right before FDA approval.
• Research and Funding-Discover the research the Epilepsy Foundation supports and explore current funding opportunities.
• Grant Opportunities- The Epilepsy Foundation is part of an initiative to centralize different research grants in one database.
• Events & Programs- Learn about upcoming Foundation events and programs offered by the Epilepsy Foundation and local offices.

EmpowER&D Program

EmpowER&D™, or “Empowering Epilepsy Research & Development,” is the Epilepsy Foundation’s new program aimed at reimagining how epilepsy research and development progress. EmpowER&D is the Epilepsy Foundation’s secure online platform where people living with epilepsy can enter their health information, connect their electronic medical records, and become active partners in research. Every data point shared builds a living data set that drives discovery, fuels new treatments, and ensures that epilepsy research reflects real lives and experiences.

Epilepsies ECHO HUB

The Epilepsies ECHO HUB connects subject matter experts with healthcare providers on the front lines. Improving knowledge, confidence, and care for people diagnosed with epilepsies.

Epilepsy Learning Healthcare System (ELHS)

The Epilepsy Learning Healthcare System brings all people together - family, clinicians, researchers, and more - to collaborate and improve health outcomes and increase quality in care. Read the latest resources:

• Establishing a Learning Healthcare System to Improve Health Outcomes

Programs for Our Community

From the clinic to the local community, the Epilepsy Foundation’s nationwide network is your partner in supporting quality of life. Below is a list of some of our programs for our community:

• Support for bereaved
• Talking about SUDEP
• Legal help
• Epilepsy & Seizures Helpline

Connect with your local office for more information on local programs and services.

Resources for Patients and Providers

Find downloadable resources and tools for patients and their caregivers, including:

• Online Publications– Learn about seizures and the epilepsies as well as safety through posters, fact sheets, and other publications. Order from our print materials store if you would like physical copies of our materials.
• New to Seizures and Epilepsy- a guide for the newly diagnosed
• Newly Diagnosed Children and Youth Toolkit- a specialized guide focusing on newly diagnosed children and youth.
• Seizure Action Plan Templates- available in multiple languages
• Seizure First Aid Posters- available in multiple languages
• Difficult to Treat Seizures Toolkit
• Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy Toolkit

Find more resources at our online publication store.

Programas y servicios en español

• laepilepsia.org - Información sobre la epilepsia y las convulsiones en español.
• El Portal de Aprendizaje en Español de la Epilepsy Foundation ofrece cursos de capacitación integrales, en línea y a la carta, sobre la epilepsia y las convulsiones. Los cursos son gratuitos y se ofrecen en español.
• Línea de ayuda para epilepsia y crisis epilépticas
• Publicaciones en línea: Aprenda sobre las convulsiones y las epilepsias, así como sobre seguridad, a través de carteles, hojas informativas y otras publicaciones. Si desea obtener copias físicas de nuestros materiales, haga su pedido en nuestra tienda de materiales impresos.

Comuníquese con su oficina local para obtener más información sobre programas y servicios locales.

Want to Get Involved?

Be part of our mission to grow a positive impact for our community.

• Volunteer- Volunteer your time, fundraise your way, and get involved locally.
• Advocate- Engage in local, state, and federal levels of policy to create positive change.
• eJourney- Read epilepsy stories, share your journey, and be inspired.

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