Education
The goal of the Education Division is to reduce the stigma and fears associated with epilepsy so that people with seizures can live fuller lives. Some highlights of our educational program include:- developing
and maintaining an Internet site,
- providing
free educational presentations and in-service training,
- distributing educational materials in English, Spanish, Russian, French, and Chinese.
Dissemination of Information about Epilepsy
Please contact the Education Division to find out more about epilepsy
and the services offered at The Epilepsy Institute.
Community Based Educational Presentations
In 1998, The Epilepsy Institute launched an innovative program that encourages
community based organizations and natural support systems (i.e.; churches,
libraries, schools, ethnic associations, etc.) to become resources for
people with epilepsy. The Epilepsy Institute offers presentations and
seminars free of charge to any group or organization in New York City
interested in learning more about epilepsy.
Corporate Epilepsy First Aid Presentations
The Epilepsy Institute offers a video presentation followed by a discussion
focused on first aid for persons with epilepsy. These presentations are
free of charge to corporations in the New York City area.
Educational Symposium
The Epilepsy Institute periodically sponsors free-of-charge workshops
and symposiums highlighting emerging treatments or other topics of concern.
School
Education Program
The Epilepsy Institute Public Education Division is targeting the New
York City Schools to educate school nurses and all school staff about
epilepsy, first aid, and supporting children with epilepsy in the classroom.
If you are interested in having an in-service training at your child's
school or learning more about the Public Education Division, call The
Epilepsy Institute at 212-677-8550.
Please call The Epilepsy Institute at 212-677-8550 for the Education Division.
