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Chapter 7: Information Sources
Section 3: Specific Disabilities – Information Sources
Subsection V: Epilepsy
American Epilepsy Society
342 N. Main St.
West Hartford,
CT
06117-2507
860-586-7505 Voice
860-586-7550 Fax
The American Epilepsy Society promotes research and education for professionals dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of epilepsy. Membership in the Society is made up of clinicians and researchers investigating basic and clinical aspects of epilepsy, and other health-care professionals interested in seizure disorders.
Epilepsy Association of the Sooner State
711 Stanton L. Young Blvd., Ste. 550
Oklahoma City,
OK
73104-5022
800-503-9864 Toll Free
405-271-3232 Voice
405-271-3366 Fax
The Epilepsy Association of Oklahoma provides knowledge and information about the causes and treatments of epilepsy and the many different types of seizures; and provides information and guidance to those with epilepsy, their families and friends.
Epilepsy Foundation
8301 Professional Pl., E.
Landover,
MD
20785-2237
800-332-1000 Toll Free
The organization works to ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and to prevent, control and cure epilepsy through research, education, advocacy and services.
Epilepsy is a medical condition that produces seizures affecting a variety of mental and physical functions. It's also called a seizure disorder. A seizure is caused by a brief, strong surge of electrical activity involving part or all of the brain. When a person has two or more seizures without a clear cause (e.g., alcohol withdrawal), it's considered to be epilepsy.
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