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November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Epilepsy is a neurological situation that causes seizures. It is also one of the qualifying developmental disabilities of CA Regional Centers. Let’s learn more about how it affects our community. View the video and visit the resources available. Be sure to access the services provided by your Regional Center.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 578,000 African Americans have epilepsy or a seizure disorder. Over 25,000 African Americans are diagnosed with seizures or epilepsy each year.
African Americans face more challenges when it comes to managing epilepsy than other groups. Work with your healthcare provider – and get a second opinion and third if necessary – you can get the care you need.
As Deavin Arnold-Hadley, an African-American mother from Indiana whose child has epilepsy told the Washington Informer: “I would encourage the Black community to make sure that you have a health care provider that wants to work with you; do not be afraid to speak up and advocate for yourself or a loved one that you care for.”
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