Epilepsy Education

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Learn More About Epilepsy and Seizures

Empowering Epilepsy provides a variety of educational opportunities to help people better understand epilepsy, discover proactive ways to manage seizures, and teach the general public more about the spectrum of seizures.

If you or your company or organization are interested in learning more about epilepsy, Empowering Epilepsy can provide a variety of educational opportunities including the following talks:

Leigh Goldie, M.Ed. can teach your school, business, or community organization more about epilepsy and seizures, seizure first aid, and how you can help people live well with seizures in your community.

For more information on having an Empowering Epilepsy presentation at your organization, please contact Leigh Goldie, M.Ed. at Leigh@empoweringepilepsy.org or 216-342-4167.

Upcoming Events

Sat, Apr 20
The Power of Purple Gala
Stonehill Auditorium - Mandel JCC
RSVP
Apr 20, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM EDT
Stonehill Auditorium - Mandel JCC, 26001 S Woodland Rd, Beachwood, OH 44122, USA
Experience the Magic Live: The Power of Purple Gala Where Talented People with Epilepsy Take Center Stage!
Wed, Apr 24
Warren Support Group
Dr. Holly Maggiano's Office
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Apr 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Dr. Holly Maggiano's Office, 8828 E Market St #2, Warren, OH 44484, USA
Meet others in the Warren/Youngstown, Ohio area who understand epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Thu, Apr 25
Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Jessica Fesler, MD and Sakhi Bhansali, MD
Virtual Via Zoom
RSVP
Apr 25, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Virtual Via Zoom
Join our Young Adults and Epilepsy Talk virtually via Zoom to meet other Young Adults who are living with epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and take charge of your life.
Mon, Apr 29
Art Therapy Class - Empowering Through the Arts
Empowering Epilepsy Headquarters
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Apr 29, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
Empowering Epilepsy Headquarters, 23500 Mercantile Rd suite d, Beachwood, OH 44122, USA
Join Empowering Epilepsy's Art Therapy Class to Illustrate your artistic flare and discover what you can do while living with seizures.
Tue, Apr 30
Young Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Neel Fotedar, MD
Virtual Via Zoom
RSVP
Apr 30, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Virtual Via Zoom
Thu, May 02
Teens and Epilepsy Talk
Virtually Via Zoom
Multiple Dates
RSVP
May 02, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Virtually Via Zoom
Join our Teens and Epilepsy Talk to meet other teens living with epilepsy. Learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Tue, May 07
Parents of Children with Epilepsy Talk with Ana Arenivas, PhD, MPH
Virtual Via Zoom
Multiple Dates
RSVP
May 07, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Virtual Via Zoom
Meet other Parents of Children of any age living with epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your child's seizures, and make new friends.
Wed, May 08
Seniors and Epilepsy Talk with A. LeBron Paige, MD
Virtual Event via Zoom
Multiple Dates
RSVP
May 08, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Virtual Event via Zoom
Meet others age 60 and above who understand epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Mon, May 13
Kids and Epilepsy Talk with Maksim Parfyonov, MD, FRCPC
Virtual Event via Zoom
RSVP
May 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Virtual Event via Zoom
Meet other kids between the ages of 0 - 12 who understand epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Wed, May 15
Akron Support Group
Fairlawn Kiwanis Community Center
Multiple Dates
RSVP
May 15, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Fairlawn Kiwanis Community Center, 3486 S Smith Rd, Fairlawn, OH 44333, USA
Meet others in the Akron, Ohio area who understand epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Sat, May 18
Cleveland Marathon 2024
Mall B
RSVP
May 18, 2024, 7:00 AM – May 19, 2024, 7:00 AM
Mall B, 300 St Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH 44114
Join Empowering Epilepsy’s Purple Pacers Cleveland Marathon Team! Do you enjoy running or want to try a 5K for the first time? No matter what your experience, there is something for you.
Tue, May 21
Young Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Jessica Fesler, MD and Shivanee Sodani, MD
Virtual Event via Zoom
RSVP
May 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Virtual Event via Zoom
Meet other Young Adults who are living with epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and take charge of your life.
Thu, May 30
Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Vineet Punia, MD
Virtual Event via Zoom
RSVP
May 30, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Virtual Event via Zoom
Enjoy an hour of Q & A with Vineet Punia, Md, Adult Epileptologist from Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center. From 8:00 - 9:00 PM, enjoy an hour of talk time with other Adults living with epilepsy.
Tue, Jun 04
Seniors and Epilepsy Talk with Dr. Jessica Fesler and Dr. Sakhi Bhansali
Virtual Via Zoom
RSVP
Jun 04, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Virtual Via Zoom
Join our Seniors and Epilepsy Talk virtually via Zoom to meet other people ages 60 and above who are living with epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and take charge of your life.
Thu, Jun 06
Teens and Epilepsy Talk with Maksim Parfyonov, MD FRCPC
Virtually Via Zoom
RSVP
Jun 06, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Virtually Via Zoom
Join our Teens and Epilepsy Talk to meet other teens living with epilepsy. Learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Thu, Jun 13
Epilepsy Bereavement Group
Empowering Epilepsy Headquarters
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Jun 13, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Empowering Epilepsy Headquarters, 23500 Mercantile Rd suite d, Beachwood, OH 44122, USA
Have you lost a loved one to Epilepsy and seizures? You are not alone! Meet and talk with others who have lost a loved one to epilepsy and seizures.
Sat, Jun 15
Brain Surgery Conference 2024
Empowering Epilepsy Headquarters
RSVP
Jun 15, 2024, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
Empowering Epilepsy Headquarters, 23500 Mercantile Rd suite d, Beachwood, OH 44122, USA
Hear from some of the top epilepsy specialists, as they navigate you through the path of determining whether a person with epilepsy could become a surgical candidate.
Tue, Jun 25
Young Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Danielle Becker, MD
Virtually Via Zoom
RSVP
Jun 25, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Virtually Via Zoom
Meet other Young Adults, between the ages of 20 - 34 who understand epilepsy, learn proactive strategies to better manage your seizures, and discover what you can do.