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The Epilepsy Foundation is the national voluntary agency solely dedicated to the welfare of the 2.7 million people with epilepsy in the U.S. and their families. The organization works to ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and to prevent, control and cure epilepsy through research, education, advocacy and services. In addition to programs conducted at the national level, epilepsy clients throughout the United States are served by local Epilepsy Foundation offices in nearly 100 communities.

Mission Statement

The Epilepsy Foundation will ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and will prevent, control and cure epilepsy through research, education, advocacy, and services.

Welcome to the Epilepsy Foundation

The Epilepsy Foundation has a responsibility for the stewardship of its resources and the public and private support that enables it to pursue its mission. The Foundation is committed to compliance with the laws and regulations to which it is subject and to promulgating Foundation policies and procedures to interpret and apply these laws and regulations in the Foundation setting. Laws, regulations, policies and procedures strengthen and promote ethical practices and ethical treatment of those in the epilepsy community and those who conduct business with the Foundation.

The Epilepsy Foundation’s Code of Ethics and the Foundation’s Conflict of Interest Policy require directors, officers and employees to observe high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities. As representatives of the Foundation, we must practice honesty and integrity in fulfilling our responsibilities and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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The Foundation is active in communities throughout the country, offering specialized services and support for people with epilepsy and their families.

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