Brainwaves

11/02/2017

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month!!

11/02/2016

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month!

03/20/2014

National Epilepsy Day is March 26th so we encourage everyone to wear Purple to show your support & raise awareness!!

02/17/2014

March 26th is National Epilepsy Day.. We would like to do something with a few of the schools on the area...if you think your school would be willing to let us come in and do something fun and educational with the kids on that day please contact me ASAP. Thanks Kari

02/04/2014

Just a update we've been busy behind the scenes trying to get Brainwaves name out there & pushing towards our goal of reaching out to every school in 6 counties..

11/24/2013

We have a few items that we will be having a online auction on so make sure you check them out! We have some great items!!

11/24/2013

We want to Thank everyone that came out to our Mom Prom last night. I think I can say fun was had by all that was there. Hope to see u all again next year.

11/12/2013

11/04/2013

Social Issues: Teachers & School Nurses Promote Understanding
Teacher attitude is an important factor in a child's social adjustment at school; programs for the school community form an important part of most Epilepsy Foundation programs in local areas. Such programs generally focus on teacher awareness of seizure symptoms, seizure management and full integration of the child within the community. School nurses also play an important role in the management of the child with epilepsy at school, especially in dispensing of antiepileptic medication during the school day, and in educating the rest of the school community about epilepsy.
Education Rights
Gaining access to needed educational services is often difficult for parents of children with epilepsy. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law which states that every child with a disability is entitled to a free, appropriate education in the least restrictive setting. Children with epilepsy may be entitled to special education and related services under the Act if having epilepsy affects their educational performance. Every state has laws providing for some kind of educational services for children with disabilities.

Students of all ages may face obstacles to participation in educational programs, sports or housing programs. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) forbids discrimination against qualified students with disabilities by educational institutions, including colleges and universities. If a school or college receives federal funds, the anti-discrimination regulations of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 may also apply.

11/04/2013

Students with epilepsy are at increased risk for academic underachievement, particularly in the basic skills of reading, language, and arithmetic. Many of them are found to be significantly behind their peers in academic achievement levels, ranging from 16 percent below grade in reading to 50 percent in general knowledge. In addition, children with epilepsy have been found more likely to have impairment of self-concept and behavior than are children with asthma. Children with severe epilepsy are also likely to experience social rejection from peers.

11/01/2013

Nov is Epilepsy Awareness Month wear your purple all month long to show your support 💜💜💜

11/01/2013

Purple Power Mom Prom is Nov 23rd at Lindsay's (upstairs) in Pittsfield
So get your dresses ready & come join us for a Girls night out for Epilepsy Awareness

For ticket info contact Brandy or Kari