Information, Referral & Social Services

Services Provided by the Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana:

• Provide comprehensive epilepsy educational information to individuals and their families when newly diagnosed, or for those who want additional information of a variety of requested topic matters.
• Provide Seizure Awareness & First Aid training and education to individuals and families, as well as employers, organizations, civic groups, schools, etc.
• Offer quarterly adult support groups in Louisville and Owensboro, and monthly in Lexington.
• Offer a youth support and activity group held each month in Louisville (funded by Kosair Charities).
• Provide case management, crisis intervention, and consultation to individuals with epilepsy and their families.
• Advocate when a client's (whether adult or child) medical, educational (IEP, 504), or occupational needs and rights are in question, or, field overall questions in any of these areas.
• Explore potential eligibility for various public an private social service assistance programs, and then refer clients and their families to:  prescription assistance programs, legal services, utility assistance, landlord/tenant assistance, employment programs, SSI/SSDI, food stamps, Medicare/Medicaid/other health insurance options, neuropsychological evaluations, and any other service(s) needed.
• ADA resource for persons affected by epilepsy or a seizure disorder - i.e. determine appropriate accommodations for students and employees with disabilities, advise clients of their rights and responsibilities under the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, IDEA, Fair Housing Act, etc.
• How to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits
• Seizures and Driving - Per KRS 186.411, a license applicant or licensee must be seizure-free for 90 days in order to obtain or maintain driving privileges.   Click Here for More Information    
  • ​​​ Click Here to Print the Medical Form & Instructions  

To inquire about these services, please contact:
Deb McGrath
Executive Director
Phone:  502.907.1532 or 502.637.4440/866.275.1078, ext. 13
email:  dmcgrath@efky.org