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 | Parents of children with epilepsy need to know that there are laws in place designed to protect the rights of children with disabilities in school. Epilepsy may or may not be classified as a disability, depending on a number of factors that vary among individuals. To learn more about this, visit www.epilepsyfoundation.org. |
| Adult students in post-secondary education programs that receive federal funding may also be entitled to accommodations. To learn more about this, visit www.epilepsyfoundation.org. |
| People living with epilepsy and parents of young children with epilepsy are encouraged to alert teachers and other staff (e.g., school nurses, principals, etc.) to their condition and any medications they may be taking. Both epilepsy and AEDs can have a pronounced effect on a person's cognitive abilities, thus affecting performance in school. Additionally, schools should be encouraged to offer training to their staff on how to properly administer first aid to a person who is having a seizure and properly respond to other issues associated with epilepsy. |
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