What is International Epilepsy Day?

Started in 2015 and organized by the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), the day provides a platform for people with epilepsy to share their experiences and stories with a global audience. The day also calls for all people to advocate for appropriate legislation that will guarantee human rights of people with epilepsy and encourages people with epilepsy to live to their fullest potential.

https://www.epilepsy.com/make-difference/public-awareness/international-epilepsy-day

Did you know:

• 65 million people around the world live w/ epilepsy
• 3.4+ million people in the U.S. live w/ epilepsy
• 1 in 26 people in the U.S. will develop epilepsy at some point in their lifetime
• 4 to 10 out of 1,000 people on earth live w/ active seizures at any one time
• 150,000 new cases of epilepsy are diagnosed in the U.S. each year
• One-third of people w/ epilepsy live w/ uncontrollable seizures because no available treatment works for the
• For 6 out of 10 people w/ epilepsy the cause is unknown
• 4 out of 10 people w/ epilepsy in the industrialized world do not receive appropriate treatment
• 8 out of 10 people w/ epilepsy in developing nations do not receive appropriate treatment

Please find attached flyers on Seizure First Aid in English, Spanish, and Tagalog.

Hello and Happy New Year NBRC Community,

We have scheduled the first of the 2021 Orientations to NBRC in English and Spanish, which are open to current and new clients, their loved ones, and community partners and vendors are always welcome.

We look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you may have as we go through the Eligibility and Intake Process, Early Start (0-3) and Lanterman (3+) Services, Role of the Service Coordinator, Regional Center Services and Providers, Transition Planning, What to Expect from NBRC, and more. You can find the flyer with the Zoom link here in English and Spanish.

See you there!

Your Voice 

Your Participation

Your Vote Matters

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Tu Voz

Tu participación

Tu Voto Importa

(photo used with permission by this first-time voter!)

Consulte estos gráficos útiles con información sobre como evacuar de manera segura durante una pandemia.

Please see these helpful graphics with information about evacuating safely during a pandemic. Continue to stay safe out there!