Community Resources

The most comprehensive list of local community resources in Florida is part of the Epilepsy Foundation’s 24/7 Seizures & Epilepsy Helpline.
Click here to connect to local resources.

ADA (American’s with Disabilities Act Information)

Americans with Disabilities Act http://www.ada.gov
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/epilepsy.cfm
Assisted Living Options for People with Disabilities https://www.assistedliving.org/assisted-living-options-for-people-with-disabilities

Cannabis Resource Programs

Realm of Caring Foundation http://www.realmofcaringfoundation.org
Epilepsy Foundation http://www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/medical-marijuana

Childcare and Respite

Overall Respite Options: https://www.care.com/c/stories/10269/the-special-needs-respite-care-guide-your-care-options/
National Respite Locator Service (Nationwide): http://www.respitelocator.org
Lifespan Respite http://www.lifespanrespitewa.org/find-respite-care/ many different activities/resources to view
Mental Health Conditions in Children and Teens https://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/mental-health-conditions-in-children-and-teens/
Organizing Your Child’s Health Records https://cshcn.org/planning-record-keeping/care-organizer-for-parents/
Care Plan for Children with Special Needs https://cshcn.org/planning-record-keeping/create-your-own-care-plans-for-parents/

Employment Assistance

Consult with your local state agency regarding specific employment rights within your state of residence or workplace:

- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/epilepsy.cfm
- Job Accommodation Network (JAN) https://askjan.org/indiv/index.htm

Find a Doctor

American Epilepsy Society Find A Doctor https://my.aesnet.org/findadoctor