Epilepsy Association of Central Florida - Provides information and resources for adolescents and children with epilepsy and support for family members.

Welcome to the Epilepsy Association of Central Florida (EACF)

Dedicated to serving persons with epilepsy, the Epilepsy Association of Central Florida (EACF) is a 100% local not-for-profit community based organization helping those affected by the nation's number one neurological disorder. This site provides you with valuable information on epilepsy, our services, and current events.

One hundred percent of the gifts we receive stay in our community to serve those with epilepsy in Central Florida. This coming year the Epilepsy Association of Central Florida will be celebrating 44 years of advocating for, and, serving persons with epilepsy. To learn more about our organization click here.

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The Epilepsy Association of Central Florida (EACF) is a proud member of the Florida Epilepsy Services Providers Association (FESPA). FESPA is made up of Florida's seven not-for-profit Epilepsy Services Providers that serve all 67 counties of Florida with comprehensive epilepsy services partially funded by the Florida Department of Health.

FESPA and its' Members are dedicated to working together on issues that affect persons with epilepsy living in Florida. For more information on FESPA, its' Members, and finding the Provider nearest you just click here.

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Bicycle Helmets That Are

Properly Fitted Save Lives

Brain injury is the number 1 killer and disabled of children in America, and, head injury is the leading cause of epilepsy in our children. There is no cure for brain injury and epilepsy - a blow to your head can change your life forever! Bicycle helmets are 85% effective in protecting against a brain injury.

As of January 1, 1997children in Florida under the age of 16 must wear a bicycle helmet that: is properly fitted, is fastened with a strap and meets safety standards. Head injuries in children account for more than $40 million dollars in direct medical costs every year in the United States.

One of our major goals at EACF is to prevent acquired forms of epilepsy. By educating parents and their children to wear helmets properly fitted may prevent children from a lifetime with epilepsy.

Click here to see how to properly fit a bicycle helmet. Show Me How Now

Over the years EACF has given out nearly 20,000 free bicycle helmets to Central Florida's economically disadvantaged children in our effort to prevent acquired forms of epilepsy due to head injury.

For more information about the free helmet program please call 407-422-1416 ext. 102 or click the "contact us" button and send us an email.

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Links To Research, Clinical Trials, and Other Programs

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Site Last Updated May 15, 2008