Epilepsy Talk
Epilepsy and Employment
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It’s a myth to believe that individuals with epilepsy are less capable than others when it comes to job performance. People with epilepsy perform well in many job fields. Case in point: Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.
People with epilepsy are involved in heading corporations, medicine, teaching and caring for children, and working in retail and customer service positions and lots of other vocations…
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Epilepsy and Your Job
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“Most people with epilepsy can and do work, but having epilepsy doesn’t make it any easier, especially in the current economic climate. What do you need to disclose when you apply for a job? What are your rights if you are let go because of seizures or your employer’s fear of you having a seizure? Are there some jobs that you cannot do?”
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