For Students

A welcoming hub for students living with epilepsy.

College with epilepsy comes with a unique set of challenges. These resources are here to help you navigate them — clearly, and at your own pace.

Navigating accommodations & disability services

How to connect with your campus disability services office, request accommodations, and build a plan that fits your needs. Covers documentation, the intake process, and what to expect.

Finding your disability services office
Requesting and updating accommodations
What documentation is typically needed

Communicating with professors

Practical guidance for talking with instructors about epilepsy in a way that's clear, respectful, and focused on what you need to succeed.

Deciding what to share and when
Email templates and conversation starters
Following up after an absence

Managing academics & seizure recovery

Strategies for keeping up with coursework when seizures and recovery affect your time, energy, and memory.

Planning around unpredictable days
Memory and study strategies
Asking for extensions the right way

Mental health & emotional well-being

Epilepsy can weigh on emotional health as much as the physical side. Resources for coping, finding support, and protecting your well-being.

Recognizing when to reach out
Campus counseling and support options
Managing stress and uncertainty

Campus safety & epilepsy awareness

Thinking through safety in everyday campus life — from residence halls to class to activities — and helping the people around you be ready to help.

Building a small support circle
Seizure first aid basics for friends
Everyday safety considerations

Finding additional support

Where to turn beyond campus — epilepsy organizations, communities, and resources that can help you feel less alone in this.

Epilepsy advocacy organizations
Peer communities and networks
Emergency and crisis resources

Coming soon

Downloadable resources & educational materials

We're developing printable guides, checklists, and templates — including accommodation request templates and seizure first aid quick references. This section will grow as those materials are ready.

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These resources are general and educational, not medical advice. For decisions about your care, talk with your healthcare provider — and for accommodations, your campus disability services office.

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