2010 Summer Newsletter

Workplace Discrimination
Tuesday, August 10, 2010

On August 5, Cindy Gardner, senior staff attorney with the Disability Law & Advocacy Center of Tennessee, Inc. spoke at our Chattanooga support group about workplace discrimination. As a person with epilepsy, what are your ADA rights? Do you have to disclose the fact that you have seizures? What is a "reasonable accomodation?"

TN Crush Benefits Epilepsy!
Monday, August 9, 2010

On Saturday July 31, the Tennessee Crush, a semi-professional football team owned by Tracey and Dainah Rico, held it's first ever "Benefit Bowl" to raise money for the Epilepsy Foundation.

Back to School Education
Monday, August 9, 2010

Our staff is busy with back to school health fairs and in-service trainings!

In Her Own Words
Monday, August 9, 2010

In her own words, local woman Kristie Wilder discusses what it is like to have a brother with epilepsy.

Seizure Alert Dogs
Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Frequently asked questions about seizure alert dogs.