What We Do

Managing seizures, however, is only a part of this fight. We also recognize the profound impact epilepsy can have on social and emotional well-being, memory and thinking, physical health, school and job performance, and self-sufficiency. As such, we equip people with the information, skills, and resources they need to reach their personal goals and minimize epilepsy’s impact on daily life.
Society creates a number of barriers that can block the success of people with epilepsy. Public misunderstanding and stigma, discrimination, limited access to specialty care and medication, and inadequate public transportation are just a few of these barriers. The Foundation fights to clear a path to success by advocating for public policies that support rather than limit people with epilepsy. We also promote public awareness and understanding of this complex condition.
The Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan has a passionate and well-educated staff and a devoted team of volunteers, all of whom contribute to the fight against seizures. We offer a variety of educational, social, and supportive services to promote the goal of “Not Another Moment Lost to Seizures.”
Please take some time to learn about the services listed below. We hope to hear from you!
Community Education
- Seizure Smart
- Seizure Smart for Kids
- Take Charge of the Facts
- Managing Students with Seizures: A Training for School Nurses
- Seizure Training for School Personnel
- First Responder Training
- Seniors & Seizures Training
- Here for You Helpline
- Learn & Share Conference Calls
- Wellness & Epilepsy Conference
- Challenge of the Year
Epilepsy Management
- Here for You Helpline
- Learn & Share Conference Calls
- Wellness & Epilepsy Conference
- Epilepsy Innovation Conference
- Back to School Conference
- PROGRESS Toward Wellness
- Project UPLIFT
- PACES in Epilepsy
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Challenge of the Year
Social Opportunities
- Camp Discovery
- Open Houses
- Stroll for Epilepsy
- Call & Connect Network
- Wellness & Epilepsy Conference
- Epilepsy Innovation Conference
- Back to School Conference
- Epilepsy support groups (not run by Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan)
Advocacy
Research
Collaborative Efforts