JOIN US FOR OUR FREE WEBINAR: Facts about EPILEPSY Everyone Should Know
Join Us for Our Free Live Webinar Series! https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88609952221?pwd=kIa1LbFOtm9JDE11K814P9TwOD3x0V.1 Are you have questions about epilepsy but feel too intimidated to ask? Do you want to know more about managing epilepsy and supporting your loved ones but don’t know how or where to start? Then Seizure Support Foundation’s inaugural webinar, “Facts about Epilepsy Everyone Should Know,” is just for you! https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88609952221?pwd=kIa1LbFOtm9JDE11K814P9TwOD3x0V.1 In this engaging and informative webinar, we’ll debunk myths, address stigma, and provide answers to any questions you may have. Our expert speakers will cover everything from understanding epilepsy triggers to practical tips for supporting someone with epilepsy in your life. By attending this webinar, you’ll not only gain valuable knowledge but also join a supportive community of individuals who are on a similar journey. Plus, we’ll be hosting a live Q&A session where you can get your burning questions answered by our knowledgeable speakers. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88609952221?pwd=kIa1LbFOtm9JDE11K814P9TwOD3x0V.1 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to empower yourself with knowledge and connect with others who share your experiences. Mark you calendars now, save the date and take the first step towards understanding epilepsy and supporting those affected by it. follow link to join meeting. Details on the flier! https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88609952221?pwd=kIa1LbFOtm9JDE11K814P9TwOD3x0V.1
“What About Us” : The Documentary
“What About Us” is a documentary that delves into the lives and experiences of individuals with disabilities. The documentary also showcases sacrifices by activists, parents and caregivers amidst tight budgets and harsh economic realities Through personal stories and interviews, the film highlights their challenges, achievements, and aspirations, aiming to raise awareness, foster empathy, and promote inclusivity in society. Premiers March 2024
Seizure Disorders and Learning Disability Scholarship 2023
The SDLD scholarship program supports 10 students with neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities. It covers tuition and book fees for the first term of the 2023/24 academic sessions, helping these students access quality education and resources to overcome their challenges and excel academically and socially.
Give4Speech Campaign
The Give4Speech campaign, taking place from July to December 2023, aims to assist 20 children with autism and speech impediments. Its purpose is to provide specialized speech therapy and support, fostering improved communication skills and self-confidence. The expected outcomes include enhanced speech clarity, increased fluency, and greater overall confidence in the participating children.
What About Us
“What About Us” is a documentary film produced by Seizure Support Foundation. The documentary is an awareness tool that highlights social and educational exclusion of children will neurological disorders. It also serves as an advocacy tool for inclusive educational practices. “What About Us” features exclusive interviews and personal stories of individuals and families directly affected by social and educational exclusion, highlighting the emotional, social and academic challenges they face. By humanizing these experiences, the aim of the documentary is to delve into the systemic issues that contribute to social and educational exclusion, stimulate discussions around the need for a more inclusive society and foster empathy among viewers, encouraging them to advocate for change. Click here to watch the trailer.
Seizure Disorders and Learning Disability Project 2022
Seizure Support Foundation conducted the pilot of the Seizure Disorders and Learning Disability project in the second quarter of the 2021/2022 academic session. The project provided financial scholarships that covered special online teaching programs and resources in video modeling. Awardees were children with Autism, Seizure Disorders, and Cerebral Palsy. The aim of the pilot special education scholarship was to access improvements in the children’s general IQ, reading, listening, phonemic awareness, writing and communication skills after three months of intervention using the discrete video modeling technique in teaching them. The full report on the project can be found here.
Bridging Treatment Gaps
On the 22nd of December, 2022, the case of four – year old Daniel Stephen who was diagnosed with epilepsy was brought to our attention. Seizure Support Foundation was on ground to provide support to the child and his family by providing medical aids in the form of drugs and medications. In collaboration with the child’s healthcare provider and a local pharmaceutical company, anti–epileptic drugs were prescribed and procured for the child. In line with the foundation’s mission to bridge healthcare gaps and reduce healthcare inequalities, Seizure Support Foundation maintained open communication with the family, the healthcare provider and the pharmaceutical company to monitor the child’s progress, thereby ensuring compliance to prescribed treatment plans, towards effectively managing the child’s seizures and ensuring that his overall quality of life is improved.
Radio Awareness Campaigns
These are Seizure Support Foundation’s public enlightenment and engagement tools. The goal of the radio campaigns is to leverage the power of radio to effectively raise awareness, engage community level discourse among stakeholders and policy makers towards progressive educational and social inclusion of individuals with learning disabilities. We actively solicit human and financial support to effectively carry out this project. Kindly contact us via email info@seizuresupportfoundation.org so we can discuss the modalities.
Classroom Special Education Experience
A typical day in classroom during the Seizure Disorder and Learning Disability Project. Awardees are taken through one hour, per day, of Discrete Video Modeling
Teacher Training
In 2022, the first cohort of teachers was trained on the use of discrete video modeling technique in teaching children with neurological impairments in regular classrooms. Video modeling is a research – based intervention that involves presenting a video model of a behavior or skill that a child with neurological impairments needs to learn. Teachers were provided with the theoretical foundation of the approach and taught the principles of behaviorism which underpins video modeling. They were also taken on hands – on trainings in using the computer to administer discrete video modeling.