Epilepsy Talk
Epilepsy Abuse and Civil Rights
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The following letter was written to local Legislators, Health & Human Service Agencies, The Office for Civil Rights and selected members of the President’s Cabinet…
Dear President Obama:
Re: Epilepsy Abuse and Civil Rights
Tags: epilepsy abuse, Health & Human Services, Legislators, Office for Civil Rights, President's Cabinet
There’s a hidden artist inside you!
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Maybe you’re an artist…actor…architect…painter…poet…philosopher…singer…or someone you just don’t know.
Because, quite simply, there’s another side to that electrical mischief that epilepsy produces.
Some types of epilepsy can spark inspiration, enhance creativity and bring out the latent artist in you.
It’s just waiting to be discovered…
Tags: acting, artistic, Bobby Jones, Chandra Gunn, creative, Danny Glover, drawing, Edward Leary, George Gershwin, Jason Snelling, Joan of Arc, Katie Hopkins, Leonardo Da Vinci, Lewis Carroll, Lindsey Buckingham, painting, Prince, Richard Burton, Rick Harrison, singing, Susan Boyle, Tony Coelho, writing
VNS…Exciting News!
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new generator for the VNS Therapy® System.
The new generator, called AspireSR®, offers the ability to provide automatic stimulation in response to increased heart rate, in addition to its other stimulation timing.
I’m sorry I’ve been MIA
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I had a concussion on Tuesday (my birthday!) and haven’t been very functional.
I’ll be back as soon as my eyeballs stop zooming. ☹
Thanks for being so wonderful and understanding. I appreciate it — and you — a lot.
Celebrities Supporting Epilepsy
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The names are probably familiar to you. But the fact that all of these people have epilepsy may surprise you. Despite that fact, they have lived their lives, becoming prominent in their fields, an inspiration to us all.
Tags: achievements, actors, athletes, celebrities, Epilepsy, prominent, singers, statesmen
Famous Athletes with Epilepsy
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There are many athletes who have overcome or gone on to surpass their epilepsy condition. They have strived, succeeded and provide an inspiration to us all. Along with some athletes’ outstanding commitment to epilepsy — advocating, teaching and supporting epilepsy.
On vacation until 4/6/15
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My lap top connector broke, leaving me out of business.
See you on Sunday, April 6th… 😦
Epilepsy: Art Therapy
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A paintbrush is a powerful communication tool for experiences that are hard to explain in words.
It helps and allows your mind to wander without any restriction. The mixture of colors and the strokes define the inner feeling you want to express.
Your art is the extension of who you are, what you want and where you want to be. Your masterpiece, no matter how you made it, is priceless…
New! Helmets for Your Health
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A pair of Swedish women have developed a remarkable solution for safety helmets: The Invisible Bike Helmet.
Tired of strapping ugly, uncomfortable styrofoam-and-plastic turtle shells to their heads, the pair came up with a revolutionary solution that does manage to give you full head protection without, remarkably, wearing anything on your head.
There’s also a new Inflatable Helmet. The airbag helmet is worn around the neck like a scarf or collar. The collar contains a folded up airbag that inflates in the event of an accident.
Sensors within the collar pick up strange or sudden movements. The airbag is shaped like a hood. It surrounds and protects the user’s head. (Natalie Portman wore one because of her character’s epilepsy in the movie Garden State!)
Then, of course, there’s lots more out there to choose from. And you can create your own personalized design…
Tags: adult helmets, baseball batting helmets, bicycle helmets, boxing helmets, children's helmets, custom-made, faceguards, football helmets, hard-foam helmets, hockey and lacrosse helmets, infant-sized helmets, inflatable helmet, invisible bike helmet, maximum protection, newborn cap, safety helmets
Epilepsy Summer Camps
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Below you’ll find a compilation of EFA summer camps and those supported by other organizations.
Ages range from 6 – 26, depending upon the camp and its activities.
Applications for this year’s summer camps are beginning. (Or starting very soon.) Dates and ages vary, depending upon the camp. So, it’s best you get the necessary info now, to avoid disappointment.
Camps should be contacted early for dates and applications.
Tags: age range, assorted activities, Epilepsy, financial aid, Neurologists, summer camps, trained personnel
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