Epilepsy Information

Legal Issues & Epilepsy

There are many times in every life that we are faced with a dilemma that only legal assistance can resolve.  For people with epilepsy and seizures, it is especially important to know your rights so that you can more easily recognize how a problem can best be solved and where to turn for help.

Discrimination
The term “discrimination” refers to any treatment of a person that causes them harm simply because they are a member of a select group; in this case, persons with epilepsy. Someone who is being discriminated against might be experiencing an exclusion or a restriction from an activity or event that is freely open to others.  Here are some examples…

At Work
At School
 

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