Epilepsy is what unites us, and together we will walk in solidarity for epilepsy. In 2021, we are introducing the walk into more communities as we host walks in eight cities across Minnesota – Bemidji, Duluth, Fargo/Moorhead, Mankato, Marshall, Rochester, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities. The walks are
A space for young adults with epilepsy to meet others and talk about life updates, challenges, and successes with others who understand the epilepsy journey. This is a young adult-led group looking to create peer-to-peer support and connection. For more information, please contact Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org.
This space is for teens with epilepsy to meet others who understand the journey they’re on. Join us to hangout, make new friends, and talk about growing up and living with epilepsy. For more information, contact Martin Hernandez at mhernandez@efmn.org or 507-287-2103. In order to ensure we can provide the
The annual Shining Stars event at Nickelodeon Universe in the Mall of America is returning this year on Saturday, October 16. Families from across the state are invited to come and meet others who have a child with epilepsy/seizures. There is scheduled time to connect with other youth, teens, and
Join other members of Minnesota’s Latino Communities at the Latino Healthcare Community Conversation to talk about access to healthcare, community supports, and needed resources. This gathering is for anyone within the Latino Community, including those living with long-term medical conditions like epilepsy, stroke, heart disease, cancer, etc… as well as
Meet other parents, grandparents, and caregivers who live day-to-day caring for a child with seizures and/or epilepsy. This is an opportunity to meet others, offer peer-to-peer support, share resources and experiences, and talk honestly about the triumphs and challenges of a child’s epilepsy journey. For more information, contact Lisa Peterson
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits private employers, State and local governments, employment agencies, and labor unions from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We welcome Cindy
Adults living with epilepsy come together to meet others, share the triumphs and challenges of living with seizures and connect with those who understand the epilepsy journey. For more information, contact Angela Bowles Edwards at abedwards@efmn.org or 651-368-6209. In order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we
A space for young adults with epilepsy to meet others and talk about life updates, challenges, and successes with others who understand the epilepsy journey. This is a young adult-led group looking to create peer-to-peer support and connection. For more information, please contact Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org.
Treatment of epilepsy is a process that requires patients, caregivers and doctors to work together as a team. This webinar will address how to effectively communicate with your doctor to make the most of the brief time you have with them during an office visit. You’ll learn what types of