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The Epilepsy Foundation is the only not-for-profit agency headquartered in Boston, Mass., specifically dedicated to the welfare of more than 80,000 persons with epilepsy/seizure disorders in Massachusetts & Rhode Island.

Description:
The the following is a list of programs & services the
Epilepsy Foundation provides:
Information & Referral (I&R)
Parent & Family Support Network (PFSN)
Community & Professional Education Programs
Women & Epilepsy Initiative (WEI)
Support & Information Groups
School Alert
Scholarships for continuing education
Camp Scholarships
Advocacy
Nursing Task Force
Employment Program

History:
Founded in 1983 by a group of citizens personally affected by, and involved with, the needs of adults and children with epilepsy. The Epilepsy foundation is governed by a Board of Directors and a consumer advisory board, a Professional Advisory Board comprised of experts in the field of epilepsy. Since our founding, services have been provided to over 80,000 individuals. Membership is about 5,000 and growing.

Contact people:

Jo'Anne LaFontaine, Director of Special Events, (phone), (email) Charlene Sturgis, Administrative Assistant, (phone), (email) Marie Hennessy, Client Services Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Address:

540 Gallivan Blvd. Dorchester, MA 02124 (See a map)

Directions:

Please call the contact person for directions. For maps or information, please see http://www.mbta.com

Overall Experience   
Great group to work with and very caring.

Got to share my own experiences with others going through a difficult time. posted on September 6, 2002