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May 2020
Virtual Social Group Activity: Charades
Stay connected during this “safe at home” time and join EFMN’s Virtual Charades Party! Adults, teens, and families living with epilepsy in their lives are invited to sign in to test your acting and guessing skills while creating connections with others from across MN, eastern ND, and western WI. Contact…
Find out more »Virtual Adult Connect Group: What can you control during COVID-19?
We welcome adults with epilepsy to connect and share with one another the challenges and victories that you are experiencing along this part of your epilepsy journey. In order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this group,…
Find out more »Virtual Loss of Loved One Virtual Connect Group: Get to Know Each Other’s Story
We welcome individuals, friends, and families who have lost someone with epilepsy to connect and share with one another the experiences, thoughts, and resources that have taken part in your epilepsy journey. In order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we need a few things from you.…
Find out more »Virtual Social Group Activity: Create & Craft
Stay connected during this “safe at home” time and join EFMN’s Virtual Create & Craft event. You can enjoy crafting with others from the comfort of your own home and meeting others affected by epilepsy from across our service area. Contact Lisa Peterson with any questions at 218.624.1330 or lisa.peterson@efmn.org.…
Find out more »Virtual Caregiver Connect Group: Self Care for the Caregiver
We welcome parents, caregivers, and guardians of children with epilepsy to connect and share with one another the challenges and victories that you are experiencing along this part of your epilepsy journey. In order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we need a few things from you.…
Find out more »Reasonable Accommodations in Employment: Epilepsy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
One of the most important protections available to individuals with disabilities under Title I of the ADA is the right to receive reasonable accommodations. But what exactly is a reasonable accommodation, when does it have to be provided, and how does a person go about requesting it? These questions and…
Find out more »June 2020
Seizure Smart School Personnel Webinar
One in ten people will have a seizure in their lifetime. Do you know how to respond? Employers, coworkers, and individuals work together to reduce stigma, foster understanding, and work toward a productive environment of epilepsy within places of employment. Learn about seizures, epilepsy, identifying the common seizure types, and…
Find out more »Virtual Connect Group Open to Anyone: Stay Connected during COVID
We welcome individuals, friends, and families who are impacted by epilepsy to connect and share with one another the experiences, thoughts, and resources that have taken part in your epilepsy journey. In order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we need a few things from you. Before…
Find out more »Teen Connect Group: Virtual Hang Out
Stay connected during this “safe at home” time and join EFMN’s Teen Connect Group for a virtual gathering and hang out! Teens (13-18 years old) living with epilepsy are invited to sign in to play games, share recommendations, and more while creating connections with peers from across MN, eastern ND,…
Find out more »Seizure Smart Caregiver Webinar
One in ten people will have a seizure in their lifetime. Do you know how to recognize a seizure and respond to one? This training will cover how to recognize a seizure and be able to distinguish this from other behaviors, increase knowledge about the prevalence of seizures among the…
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