Quad Cities
EDUCATION
Customized epilepsy education programs are available for a variety of audiences, including:
- schools and childcare centers
- social service providers
- businesses
- civic and community groups
- people with epilepsy and their families
The availability of onsite programs varies by location. Where we are not able to provide onsite programs, videos can be loaned.
Support Groups
ADVOCACY
Members of the Illinois epilepsy community participate in statewide and national efforts to increase awareness of epilepsy and funding for epilepsy research and services.
The Illinois Epilepsy ActionThe Illinois Epilepsy Action Network is a grassroots advocacy network addressing issues affecting people affected by epilepsy on the state and federal levels.
Speak Up, Speak Out
Speak Up, Speak Out is a grassroots advocacy network that connects citizens with their federal elected officials on issues of national importance to the epilepsy community.
Kids Speak Up! is a national conference for youth leaders with epilepsy. It provides 7-16 year olds with a unique opportunity to educate elected officials and staff about seizure disorders.
Office
Monta Ponsetto
UnityPoint Health-Trinity / 4th Floor North
2701 - 17th St
Rock Island, IL 6120
efqc@efncil.org
309-339-6625
Angela Nelson
Director of Epilepsy Services
anelson@efncil.org
309-373-0377