Epilepsy Foundation
Visit The Epilepsy Foundation's Website at:
http://www.epilepsy-uny.org
Purpose
The Epilepsy Foundation of Rochester-Syracuse-Binghamton's vision is to be first-in-mind for innovative programs, fast response and high-quality services for people with epilepsy and related disabilities.
People served
Direct services to more than 9,500 children and adults with epilepsy and related neurological impairments
Information and referral services, and community education to another 3,000 people
Programs Community and Family Support Services:
- Parent/Family Network
- STRESSpite
- Support groups
- Family reimbursement program
- Case management
/ Medicaid Service Coordination
- Individual counseling
- Community Habilitation
- Community Integration Counseling
- Independent Living Skills Training
Residential Services:
- Three residential programs with varying levels of care
Employment Solutions:
- Vocational counseling
- Weekly job clubs
- Job development, assessment and placement
- Job search training
- Job coaching
Camp EAGR:
- A one-week residential summer camp for boys and girls, ages 8-15, who have epilepsy, regardless of seizure control, but who are ambulatory and capable of managing their own personal care needs.
Public Education:
- Information and referral
- Educational workshops
Locations
Epilepsy Foundation of Rochester-Syracuse-Binghamton headquarters are at the Wolk Campus on South Ave. Satellite offices are located in Syracuse and Binghamton. Residential programs are located at Wagner House in East Rochester, at Howitt House, and at the nearby Supportive Apartment Program Complex at Rustic Village. Educational programs take place throughout the three regions of Rochester, Syracuse and Binghamton.
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