Advocacy
At the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota, we are dedicated to raising awareness and securing resources to support people living with epilepsy. Our advocacy efforts focus on long-term, systemic change that improves health outcomes, increases access to care, and fosters an inclusive community for all individuals affected by epilepsy.
Your involvement can make a difference. Join us in advocating for the epilepsy community by reaching out to your legislators, participating in advocacy campaigns, and supporting our work through donations.
Together, we can help elevate epilepsy as a public health priority so no one faces epilepsy alone.
2027 Legislative Priorities Coming Soon
National Advocacy Efforts
Check out the advocacy efforts of our national affiliate, the Epilepsy Foundation, in Washington, D.C.!
Easy Ways to Advocate
Identify Who Represents You
Knowing who represents you is the first step to building relationships and advocating effectively. Visit the “Who Represents Me” webpage to identify your state representative and senator. Take note of their names, email addresses, phone numbers, and mailing addresses so you can reference them later.
Choose How You’d Like to Reach Out
There are several ways to engage your legislator. All of the options below are effective, so choose what works best for you.
Advocacy Resources
Telling Your Story App
The Minnesota Governor’s Council on Disabilities has a free tool for advocates to compose and practice their story. The app guides users through the steps, from introducing yourself to identifying the specific issue, to the best methods for presenting a compelling story.Partners in Policymaking Online Course
The Minnesota Governor’s Council on Disabilities offers this online course to help individuals create positive change through advocacy. The three-hour self-study course includes information about the legislative process, public policy, advocacy, and organizing.Communicate with your legislator in Spanish, Somali, or Hmong
To get an interpreter, your legislator and/or their staff have to make a request with the Legislative Coordinating Commission (LCC). If you'd like help contacting your legislator through an interpreter, please reach out in your preferred language to EFMN's Director of Health Equity, Angela Bowles Edwards at 651-368-6209 (call/text) or abedwards@efmn.org.Voter Resources
Find information on how to register and where to vote. Learn about what is on the ballot and find the election results.Become an Epilepsy Advocate
There are many ways to get involved as an epilepsy advocate. Learn how to join the cause and raise awareness about the issues affecting the epilepsy community with these resources from the Epilepsy Foundation of America.Find more information and tools in EFMN’s 2026 Advocacy Action Guide
This resource is designed to help you learn more about EFMN’s advocacy work and build confidence in sharing how epilepsy‑related issues impact individuals, families, and communities across Minnesota. Inside this packet, you’ll find background information on key epilepsy‑related issues, tools to support conversations with elected leaders and their staff, and guidance to help you advocate in a way that feels meaningful and comfortable to you.Thriving with Epilepsy
Meet Kyah Altiere
Kyah become involved in advocacy after being prescribed toxic levels of her anti-seizure medication. She became more involved in her medical care and started advocating for others with epilepsy.
Kyah' Story
Get involved with EFMN
Donate your time to make a difference in someone else’s life. EFMN has year-round volunteer opportunities for a variety of programs and events with the epilepsy community.
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