Presenters: Jennifer Gorman; Carly Duffy; Mary Burgard Learn about programs offered by The Department of Aging & Disabilities that address barriers to employment, and help prepare for, obtain, and maintain competitive employment. Featured programs include, Senior Community Service Program, Bureau of Rehabilitative Services (BRS), and Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB) vocational [...]
The School Personnel training is designed to help promote a positive social and educational environment in schools for students living with epilepsy. The curriculum will cover the following topics: Seizure Recognition Understanding the Impact of Epilepsy on Students Responding to Seizures with Timely and Appropriate First Aid Register Here Contact Amy Placeres at amy@epilepsyct.com or [...]
Presenters: Michael Hawkins & Aaron Linson, Disability Solutions; Paige DiTomasso, LMSW, Wellness Coach, CSCS This workshop will present practical steps to finding the right employer and job for YOU. A social worker and health coach will also take you through some practices and skills to break down limiting beliefs and build a mindset of strength [...]
The Seizure Recognition and First Aid certification training provides information to increase the knowledge, skills and confidence in recognizing seizures and safely administering seizure first aid.
Presenters: June O’Leary, Disability Advocate City of New Britain; Caela Daly, Epilepsy Advocate; Aline Herlopian, MD Communication is key! There is a lot of uncertainty around how and when to disclose a disability to an employer. Receive recommendations for best practices around disclosure and how to access reasonable accommodations in the workplace. You will hear [...]
The School Personnel training is designed to help promote a positive social and educational environment in schools for students living with epilepsy. The curriculum will cover the following topics: Seizure Recognition Understanding the Impact of Epilepsy on Students Responding to Seizures with Timely and Appropriate First Aid Register Here Contact Amy Placeres at amy@epilepsyct.com or [...]
ASK THE EXPERT Come learn about a featured epilepsy topic and then get your questions answered by a local epilepsy professional! UNDERSTANDING SEIZURE STIMULATION DEVICES TOPIC: Come learn about the implanted devices that are used to treat epilepsy: the Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS), Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), and Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS). EXPERT: Dr. Lawrence J. [...]
Presenters: Christopher Blustein, CHRO Representative; Ashanti Fleming, CHRO Representative; Meagan Graefe Esq. Representatives from the Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities (CHRO) will take you through the process to file a discrimination complaint and ways the office can help including remedies to protect yourself as a person with a medical condition or disability. Register Here
ASK THE EXPERT Come learn about a featured epilepsy topic and then get your questions answered by a local epilepsy professional! SUGICAL TREATMENTS FOR EPILEPSY - WHEN MEDS AREN'T STOPPING YOUR SEIZURES TOPIC: Come get the answers the these questions: Who is a candidate for presurgical workup? What does presurgical workup entail? What are some [...]