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Epilepsy in Focus: Restore the ADA:
In this episode of the In Focus series, our experts examine the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its impact on your right to work.
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youngwoman130 CDC Releases New Data on Epilepsy
A multi-state study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that about one out of 100 adults have active epilepsy, and more than one-third are not getting sufficient treatment. The study collected data from more than 120,000 adults 18 and older. » Read more

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Grants & Fellowship Opportunities
The Epilepsy Research Foundationis accepting New Therapy grant proposals for fall 2008. Letters of intent due August 1. Proposals for other fall research funding opportunities due August 29. Learn more»

In this issue:
Epilepsy in the African American Community: Access, Education, Advocacy

Learn about what happens in the brain during a seizure. Also, find out about types of seizures, medications, first aid and more.

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Our Jeanne A. Carpenter Epilepsy Legal Defense Fund helps fight discrimination in employment, education and other areas.

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Our 2008 Walk became the biggest epilepsy awareness event in history. We thank the 8,000 walkers who joined us in Washington, DC.

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