The Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA (EAWCP) is a private, non-profit service organization dedicated to providing information, education, advocacy, and support services for people living with epilepsy and their families, friends and colleagues. With offices in Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, and additional staff in Erie the EAWCP offers its nationally recognized programs and services to residents throughout western and central Pennsylvania. Over the past few months we have transformed our summer camp program, along with our support groups, workshops and education events, and all of them are now available online. This is a free seizure recognition and first aid training program for students, teachers and faculty. These new virtual services, along with our traditional support programs like the free CareShare respite program, emergency medication assistance, high school scholarships, the Oscar Project (providing service dogs) and help obtaining sleep/movement monitors, are all aimed at lessening the burden of living with seizures. The work of the EAWCP is supported through private donations, a variety of grants, and a contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Health, as well as special fundraising events. With support from a volunteer Board of Directors and Professional Advisory Board that provides medical expertise, the EAWCP works to ensure an improved quality of life for those who face the challenges presented by epilepsy or seizure disorders.
