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Epilepsy Foundation Metro DC

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As Congress negotiates & finalizes the FY21 funding bills, we need you to speak up! Tell your lawmakers to support at least $10.5 million for the CDC Epilepsy Program in the final spending bill! Take action: bit.ly/FY21cdc! #NEAM2020

As Congress negotiates & finalizes the FY21 funding bills, we need you to speak up!  Tell your lawmakers to support at least $10.5 million for the CDC Epilepsy Program in the final spending bill! Take action: bit.ly/FY21cdc!  #NEAM2020
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Tomorrow is the start of Infantile Spasms Awareness Week. Thank you to BabyGaga for helping the Infantile Spasms Action Network raise awareness about infantile spasms. Read the article: bit.ly/3ml3hJj Learn more & raise awareness: infantilespasms.org #ISAW2020

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Rain drops come in all different sizes! Help us “Make It Brain” by donating this #GivingTuesday to bit.ly/2UYJKCo. Your donation helps us reach our community in all sorts of weather. #MakeItBrain

Rain drops come in all different sizes! Help us “Make It Brain” by donating this #GivingTuesday to bit.ly/2UYJKCo. Your donation helps us reach our community in all sorts of weather. #MakeItBrain
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Rain drops come in all different sizes! Help us “Make It Brain” by donating this #GivingTuesday to bit.ly/2UYJKCo. Your donation helps us reach our community in all sorts of weather. #MakeItBrain

Rain drops come in all different sizes! Help us “Make It Brain” by donating this #GivingTuesday to bit.ly/2UYJKCo. Your donation helps us reach our community in all sorts of weather. #MakeItBrain
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🛑 STOP for Infantile Spasms [S]ee the signs [T]ake a video [O]btain diagnosis [P]rioritize treatment. Every day you delay is a risk. Spread the word with #ISAW2020. Infantilespasms.org

🛑 STOP for Infantile Spasms
[S]ee the signs
[T]ake a video
[O]btain diagnosis
[P]rioritize treatment.
Every day you delay is a risk. Spread the word with #ISAW2020.
Infantilespasms.org
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According to media reports (Thank you to Liana Ruppert), the game #Cyberpunk2077 contains several scenes with excessive strobe/flashing lights and sustained animated imagery that may affect those with photosensitive epilepsy. Full statement: bit.ly/2LbF9ek

According to media reports (Thank you to <a href="/DirtyEffinHippy/">Liana Ruppert</a>), the game #Cyberpunk2077 contains several scenes with excessive strobe/flashing lights and sustained animated imagery that may affect those with photosensitive epilepsy. Full statement: bit.ly/2LbF9ek
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#SeizureFirstAid is simple and anyone can do it. The first steps are providing comfort, giving general care and keeping the person safe: #StaySafeSide. Download this poster as your phone’s lock screen as a reminder: bit.ly/3oo3yMa

#SeizureFirstAid is simple and anyone can do it. The first steps are providing comfort, giving general care and keeping the person safe: #StaySafeSide. Download this poster as your phone’s lock screen as a reminder: bit.ly/3oo3yMa
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We're thrilled to be a part of #GetCovered2021, a national movement encouraging everyone to take advantage of the financial help for health insurance in their state. It's time to stay healthy and get insured, Washington, DC. Learn more at GetCovered2021.org.

We're thrilled to be a part of #GetCovered2021, a national movement encouraging everyone to take advantage of the financial help for health insurance in their state. It's time to stay healthy and get insured, Washington, DC. Learn more at GetCovered2021.org.
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Managing epilepsy can be overwhelming. Seizures make it challenging to participate in daily life. Epilepsy self-management skills tackle daily stressors & improve your ability to manage mental & physical health. Learn about self-management programs: epilepsy.com/Mew

Managing epilepsy can be overwhelming. Seizures make it challenging to participate in daily life. Epilepsy self-management skills tackle daily stressors &amp; improve your ability to manage mental &amp; physical health. Learn about self-management programs: epilepsy.com/Mew
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Joey's mother lost him to epilepsy when he was just 22 years old. Epilepsy can take our loved ones without warning. SUDEP - Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy - affects tens of thousands each year. Help us provide bereavement support: bit.ly/2WbpG06

Joey's mother lost him to epilepsy when he was just 22 years old. Epilepsy can take our loved ones without warning. SUDEP - Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy - affects tens of thousands each year. Help us provide bereavement support: bit.ly/2WbpG06
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Congrats to our Volunteer Spotlight recipient, Joel Streif! He is a passionate volunteer from Iowa who actively spreads awareness about epilepsy & is a fundraiser, Support Group Facilitator, Peer Educator & much more. Please join us in celebrating Joel for his volunteer service.

Congrats to our Volunteer Spotlight recipient, Joel Streif! He is a passionate volunteer from Iowa who actively spreads awareness about epilepsy &amp; is a fundraiser, Support Group Facilitator, Peer Educator &amp; much more. Please join us in celebrating Joel for his volunteer service.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Education & Equity Project’s webinar: Building Vaccine Confidence in Diverse Communities in partnership w/ WUSA9 – DC’s CBS affiliate. Tune in 2/17 @ 12:30pm ET for the @COVIDVxProject’s vaccine confidence in diverse communities webinar. rb.gy/hb8u82

COVID-19 Vaccine Education &amp; Equity Project’s webinar: Building Vaccine Confidence in Diverse Communities in partnership w/ WUSA9 – DC’s CBS affiliate.

Tune in 2/17 @ 12:30pm ET for the @COVIDVxProject’s vaccine confidence in diverse communities webinar.

rb.gy/hb8u82
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COVID-19 Vaccine Education & Equity Project’s webinar: Building Vaccine Confidence in Diverse Communities in partnership w/ WUSA9 – DC’s CBS affiliate. Tune in 2/17 @ 12:30pm ET for the @COVIDVxProject’s vaccine confidence in diverse communities webinar. rb.gy/hb8u82

COVID-19 Vaccine Education &amp; Equity Project’s webinar: Building Vaccine Confidence in Diverse Communities in partnership w/ WUSA9 – DC’s CBS affiliate.

Tune in 2/17 @ 12:30pm ET for the @COVIDVxProject’s vaccine confidence in diverse communities webinar.

rb.gy/hb8u82
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COVID-19 Vaccine Education & Equity Project’s webinar: Building Vaccine Confidence in Diverse Communities in partnership w/ WUSA9 – DC’s CBS affiliate. Tune in 2/17 @ 12:30pm ET for the @COVIDVxProject’s vaccine confidence in diverse communities webinar. rb.gy/hb8u82

COVID-19 Vaccine Education &amp; Equity Project’s webinar: Building Vaccine Confidence in Diverse Communities in partnership w/ WUSA9 – DC’s CBS affiliate.

Tune in 2/17 @ 12:30pm ET for the @COVIDVxProject’s vaccine confidence in diverse communities webinar.

rb.gy/hb8u82
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ACTION ALERT: Urge the Biden administration to rescind the previous administration’s Six Protected Classes proposal that would restrict access to vital treatments for the 1.1 million #Medicare beneficiaries living with the epilepsies: bit.ly/EFm6pc! #ProtectPartD

ACTION ALERT: Urge the Biden administration to rescind the previous administration’s Six Protected Classes proposal that would restrict access to vital treatments for the 1.1 million #Medicare beneficiaries living with the epilepsies: bit.ly/EFm6pc! #ProtectPartD
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Anticonvulsants are one of #Medicare's Six Protected Classes. A demo from the previous admin will restrict access to medications for 1.1 million beneficiaries with the epilepsies. Take action & tell the Biden admin to #ProtectPartD & rescind this demo: bit.ly/EFm6pc!

Anticonvulsants are one of #Medicare's Six Protected Classes. A demo from the previous admin will restrict access to medications for 1.1 million beneficiaries with the epilepsies. Take action &amp; tell the Biden admin to #ProtectPartD &amp; rescind this demo: bit.ly/EFm6pc!
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We're so proud of our Kids Crew World Changers! We asked them, “Why is being a World Changer important to you?” Watch their video and listen to what some of them had to say. #EFAKids Crew is for ALL kids 14 and under. Learn more: epilepsy.com/kids-crew bit.ly/3tTEu2u

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Help us "Purple Out" everyone's newsfeeds today in recognition of #EpilepsyAwareness Day! Post a purple square with #Purple4Epilepsy in the caption and encourage folks to learn about epilepsy at epilepsy.com!

Help us "Purple Out" everyone's newsfeeds today in recognition of #EpilepsyAwareness Day! Post a purple square with #Purple4Epilepsy in the caption and encourage folks to learn about epilepsy at epilepsy.com!
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Thank you Justin Fields! It's because of people like you who share their story on a national platform that helps create awareness about epilepsy & help the 3.4 million people in the U.S. who live w/epilepsy every day. The epilepsy community is here for you. nfl.com/news/ohio-stat…

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We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to honor one of our most amazing volunteers, Luann, at today's ASU Lodestar Center's Webinar in celebration of Global Volunteer Month! Thank you, Luann, for all you do for the #epilepsy community!

We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to honor one of our most amazing volunteers, Luann, at today's <a href="/ASULodestar/">ASU Lodestar Center</a>'s Webinar in celebration of Global Volunteer Month! Thank you, Luann, for all you do for the #epilepsy community!