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Join Empowering Epilepsy for free monthly Age Based Virtual Support Groups, specifically for people in your age group who are living with seizures. Meet others who understand epilepsy, learn strategies to manage your seizures, and make new friends.

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What are Age Based Support Groups?

Meet Some of Our
Epilepsy Specialist Q & A Leaders

Empowering Epilepsy features some of the top epilepsy specialists in the country leading an hour of online Q & A. Participants can ask them any general questions about epilepsy and seizures, and then talk with others in their age group who are also living with epilepsy.

Danielle Becker, MD

The Ohio State University Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

Robyn Busch, PhD

Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center

Michael DiSano, MD

Akron Children's Hospital

Jessica Fesler, MD

Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center

Neel Fotedar, MD

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Nabil Khandker, MD

The Ohio State University Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

Dianne Kulasa-Luke, CNP

Akron Children's Hospital

Kathleen Maxwell, CNP

UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital

Ahsan Moosa Naduvil

Valappil, MD Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center

Olga Rodziyevska, PA-C

UT Health - Houston

Kids and Epilepsy Group Talks
For Kids Age 0-12 and Their Loved Ones

Tue, Mar 09
Kids and Epilepsy Talk with Susan Fong, MD, PhD 3-9-27
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Mar 09, 2027, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Meet other kids between the ages of 0 - 12 who understand epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Mon, May 10
Kids and Epilepsy Talk with Keionna Brown, CNP 5-10-27
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May 10, 2027, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Meet other kids between the ages of 0 - 12 who understand epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Mon, Oct 04
Kids and Epilepsy Talk with Keionna Brown, CNP 10-4-27
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Oct 04, 2027, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Meet other kids between the ages of 0 - 12 who understand epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.

Teens and Epilepsy Group Talks
For Teens Between the Ages of 13 - 19

Young Adults and Epilepsy Group Talks
For People with Epilepsy Age 20 - 34

Tue, Oct 27
Young Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Rupin Singh, MD 10-27-26
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Oct 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Meet other Young Adults, ages 20 - 34, who are living with epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Tue, Nov 17
Young Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Kayela Arrotta, PhD 11-17-26
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Nov 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Meet other Young Adults, ages 20 - 34, who are living with epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Tue, Dec 15
Young Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Lawrence Seiden, MD (1)
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Dec 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Meet other Young Adults, ages 20 - 34, who are living with epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Tue, Jan 26
Young Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Silvia Neme-Mercante 1-26-27
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Jan 26, 2027, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Meet other Young Adults, ages 20 - 34, who are living with epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Tue, Feb 23
Young Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Danielle Becker 2-23-27
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Feb 23, 2027, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Meet other Young Adults, ages 20 - 34, who are living with epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Tue, Mar 23
Young Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Adriana Bermeo Ovalle, MD 3-23-27
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Mar 23, 2027, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Meet other Young Adults, ages 20 - 34, who are living with epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Tue, May 25
Young Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Christopher Traner, MD 5-25-27
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May 25, 2027, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Meet other Young Adults, ages 20 - 34, who are living with epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Tue, Aug 24
Young Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Kayela Arrotta, PhD 8-24-26
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Aug 24, 2027, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Meet other Young Adults, ages 20 - 34, who are living with epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Tue, Sep 28
Young Adults & Epilepsy Talk with Paul Ford, PhD -9-28-27
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Sep 28, 2027, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Meet others between the ages of 20 - 34 who understand epilepsy. Learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Tue, Oct 19
Young Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Danielle Becker 10-18-27
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Oct 19, 2027, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Meet other Young Adults, ages 20 - 34, who are living with epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.

Adults and Epilepsy Group Talks
For People with Epilepsy Age 35 - 60

Thu, Oct 29
Adults & Epilepsy Talk with Carolyn Tsai, MD 10-29-26
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Oct 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Meet others ages 35 - 60 who understand epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Thu, Dec 17
Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Christopher Traner, MD - 12-17-26
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Dec 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Meet other Adults, ages 35 - 60 who are living with epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Thu, Jan 21
Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Heather Ravvin McKee, MD, FAES 1-21-27
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Jan 21, 2027, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Meet other Adults, ages 35 - 60, who are living with epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Thu, Feb 18
Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Kayela Arrotta, MD 2-18-27
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Feb 18, 2027, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Join our Adults and Epilepsy Talk virtually via Zoom to meet other Adults who are living with epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and take charge of your life.
Thu, Mar 18
Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Christopher Traner, MD - 3-18-27
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Mar 18, 2027, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Meet other Adults, ages 35 - 60 who are living with epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Thu, Apr 29
Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Bhrugav Raval, MD 4-29-27
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Apr 29, 2027, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Meet other Adults, ages 35-60, who are living with epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Thu, May 20
Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Jessica Fesler, MD - 5/20/26
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May 20, 2027, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Join our Adults and Epilepsy Talk virtually via Zoom to meet other Adults who are living with epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and take charge of your life.
Thu, Jun 17
Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Christopher Traner, MD - 6-17-27
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Jun 17, 2027, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Meet other Adults, ages 35 - 60 who are living with epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Thu, Sep 16
Adults & Epilepsy Talk with Paul Ford, PhD - 9-16-27
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Sep 16, 2027, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Meet others ages 35 - 60 who understand epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Thu, Oct 21
Adults and Epilepsy Talk with Christopher Traner, MD - 10-21-27
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Oct 21, 2027, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Meet other Adults, ages 35 - 60 who are living with epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.

Seniors and Epilepsy Group Talks
For People with Epilepsy Age 60 and Above

Tue, Nov 03
Seniors & Epilepsy Talk with Christopher Traner, MD 11-3-2026
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Nov 03, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Meet others age 60 and above who understand epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Tue, Jan 05
Seniors & Epilepsy Talk with Jessica Fesler, MD 1-5-27
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Jan 05, 2027, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Meet others age 60 and above who understand epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Tue, Apr 06
Seniors & Epilepsy Talk with Jessica Fesler, MD 4-6-27
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Apr 06, 2027, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Meet others age 60 and above who understand epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Tue, May 04
Seniors & Epilepsy Talk with Jessica Fesler, MD 5-4-27
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May 04, 2027, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Meet others age 60 and above who understand epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Tue, Sep 07
Seniors & Epilepsy Talk with Paul Ford, PhD - 9-7-27
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Sep 07, 2027, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Meet others age 60 and above who understand epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.

Parents of Children with Epilepsy Group Talks
For Parents of Children with Epilepsy of Any Age

Bereavement Group Talks

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Warren Support Groups

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