The Epilepsy Foundation of America is the national organization that works for people affected by seizures through research, education, advocacy, and service.

GOALS

• People affected by seizures will have an improved quality of life.
• The Epilepsy Foundation of America will be financially sound and growing.
• People affected by seizures will have easy access to reliable information.
• The Epilepsy Foundation of America will be recognized as the voice for people affected by seizures.
• Research on seizures and epilepsy will be strengthened and broadened.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

In the conduct of all activities the Foundation and its affiliates shall:

• Operate according to accepted management principles and the highest ethical standards for voluntary health agencies.
• Involve individuals with seizure disorders and their families as board members, volunteers, staff and advocates.
• Promote active involvement of individuals with seizure disorders in decisions concerning their health care and other services.
• Make services and activities available to all.
• Design services to address the full spectrum of seizure disorders, from the least to the most severe.
• Promote volunteer leadership and participation with broad representation from all sectors of the community.
• Pursue opportunities to work in coalition with other groups.
• Promote access to and development of community services to meet the needs of people with seizure disorders.
• Strengthen private sector and government support for programs.