Working with Epilepsy

Professional Resources That Actually Work

Evidence-based tools and community insights created by professionals with epilepsy. Because we know what helps when Monday meetings matter more than medical textbooks.

2.9 million Americans of working age have epilepsy. These are the resources we wish existed.

We Know the Search

It's 2 AM, and you're wide awake—not from insomnia, but from that particular kind of professional anxiety that comes with epilepsy. Tomorrow's presentation looms, and you're calculating contingencies: What if you have an aura during the Q&A? Should you have disclosed to your new team lead? Is that flickering conference room light going to be a problem? You open your laptop, searching for answers, for strategies, for someone who gets it.

You search "epilepsy workplace success" and find medical journals discussing seizure classifications that don't translate to conference room realities. You try "epilepsy career advice" and discover generic disability resources that don't understand the specific dynamics of postictal fog during back-to-back meetings. You search "epilepsy disclosure work" and find legal documents that explain your rights but not how to actually have that conversation with your manager without derailing your promotion prospects.

The gap between medical literature and Monday morning is vast.

Medical professionals understand seizure management but rarely grasp workplace politics. Career coaches know professional development but lack epilepsy-specific insight. Legal resources explain the ADA but don't capture the nuanced calculation of when disclosure helps versus harms your career trajectory.

We Bridge That Gap

We exist in that space between the neurologist's office and the office office. Our resources come from professionals who've navigated both seizure action plans and strategic business plans, who understand that managing epilepsy at work isn't just about medical compliance—it's about professional excellence while honoring your health needs. We know because we live it, across every industry, at every career stage, with every seizure type.

This isn't about lowering expectations or accepting limitations. It's about strategic navigation with full information.

We exist because:

Medical resources don't translate to workplace strategy.

Knowing your seizure triggers doesn't automatically teach you how to request flexible scheduling in a way that advances rather than limits your career.

General disability resources miss epilepsy-specific challenges.

The accommodation that works for someone with a mobility disability might be irrelevant or even counterproductive for someone managing seizure unpredictability.

Inspirational content doesn't provide actionable frameworks.

Hearing that "you can do anything" doesn't help when you need specific language for explaining workplace seizures without sounding like a liability.

Our resources come from professionals who've navigated both seizure action plans and strategic business plans. We've compiled the insights that only come from years of working while managing unpredictable neurology.

How We Can Help

Professional Development

Career advancement strategies and professional growth resources tailored for workplace success.

Community Support

Connect with others who understand the unique challenges of balancing epilepsy and professional life.

Educational Resources

Practical guides, templates and tools created by professionals with lived experience.

Comprehensive Professional Resources

Evidence-based guidance developed by professionals with epilepsy, for professionals with epilepsy

Your Rights & Resources

Legal frameworks translated into practical workplace strategies. Beyond knowing your rights under the ADA—understanding how to leverage them strategically for career advancement rather than just protection.

Key Insight:

The most successful professionals with epilepsy use accommodation requests as partnership opportunities, not compliance conversations.

• ADA navigation templates with industry-specific modifications
• Accommodation request scripts that position you as a problem-solver
• Documentation strategies that protect without creating adversarial dynamics
• State-specific resources and protections beyond federal law
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Managing Seizures at Work

Practical protocols for seizure events and recovery in professional settings. Transform seizure management from crisis response to strategic professional navigation with protocols that maintain dignity and momentum.

Key Insight:

Successful seizure management at work isn't about preventing every event—it's about having systems that minimize disruption and maximize professional continuity.

• Workplace Seizure Action Plans customizable by seizure type
• Recovery Timeline Templates for different professional contexts
• Communication Scripts for immediate, next-day, and follow-up conversations
• Remote Work Protocols for seizure management during virtual meetings
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Career Growth & Advancement

Strategic frameworks for building ambitious careers while managing epilepsy. Career advancement with epilepsy requires additional strategic thinking—not lowered ambitions.

Key Insight:

Professionals with epilepsy often develop superior crisis management, planning, and resilience skills. Position these as leadership assets.

• Promotion Strategy Guides addressing disclosure timing
• Leadership Development Frameworks leveraging epilepsy-developed skills
• Interview Preparation Systems with disclosure decision trees
• Performance Review Templates highlighting strengths developed through epilepsy management
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Thriving at Work

Holistic strategies for sustainable success and workplace wellbeing. Thriving means more than managing—it means building sustainable success while maintaining health, advancing professionally, and contributing meaningfully.

Key Insight:

The most successful professionals with epilepsy don't separate health management from professional strategy—they integrate them into a unified approach.

• Energy Management Systems for maintaining performance
• Stress Reduction Protocols that don't compromise ambition
• Medication Management Strategies for workplace contexts
• Work-Life Integration Models that honor both health and career
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Community & Career Networks

Professional connections and peer support for career acceleration. Build strategic professional relationships with others who understand both epilepsy management and career ambition. This isn't support group—it's professional networking.

Key Insight:

The most valuable professional relationships often come from those who share similar challenges and have developed innovative solutions.

• Industry-Specific Professional Networks
• Mentorship Matching with senior professionals with epilepsy
• Peer Advisory Groups for strategic decision-making
• Virtual Coworking Sessions for accountability and connection
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Join Us

The path forward is clear: practical resources, professional community, and evidence-based advocacy that transforms individual success into systemic change. No inspiration without information. No community without confidentiality. No advocacy without evidence.

You're not alone in this. You never were.

For Organizations: Transform Your Workplace Culture

Partner with us to create truly inclusive workplaces that benefit all employees while supporting professionals with epilepsy.

Manager Training

Evidence-based training programs that transform compliance requirements into competitive advantages.

Policy Development

Custom workplace policies and procedures that protect both employees and organizations.

Culture Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation tools to measure and improve neurological inclusion efforts.

Business Case Tools

ROI measurement and business impact documentation for inclusion initiatives.