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February 7, 2025 35 mins

Episode 10:

We are talking about the new administration in Washington, and the dismantling of our United States; we are talking about Black History Month, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and how it affects the Epilepsy Community. We are talking about Harriet Tubman, and encouraging you to learn her story through a children's book. We are talking about the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We are talking about black Americans and the statistics of those living with epilepsy compared to other racial groups--the numbers are staggering. Please listen! And start advocating today!

Please go to whitehouse.gov and read all of the Executive Orders listed and you will see DEI, and DEIA--This is the accessibility portion of things being erased, removed, and / or revoked, which will directly affect our Epilepsy community.

Please go to www.littlefriendsofepilepsy.com if you would like to grab the books from Clover's Reading Corner, or if you would like to learn more about our mission.

Other links:

www.epilepsy.com - sign up for seizure first aid training here and watch the black men in epilepsy Stigma webinar.

www.cureepilepsy.org

https://www.cdc.gov/

www.whitehouse.gov

5calls.org - FIND YOUR AREA OF CONCERN AND CALL YOUR SENATOR NOW!!!

 

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