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| Epilepsy Association History
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The agency began in the mid-1950’s as the Parents
Crusade on Epilepsy and later became the Committee on Epilepsy of the Family
Health Association. The Committee on Epilepsy mainly provided information and
referral services, yet the founders anticipated a future expansion. Studies
documented the great need for specialized epilepsy services and soon
professional and public education, counseling, employment and advocacy services
were added. In 1972, The Committee on Epilepsy obtained funding from Cuyahoga
County United Way Services and became an independent agency.
Throughout its history, the Epilepsy Association has remained
dedicated to serving individuals in Northeast Ohio affected by epilepsy. The
agency’s service area currently includes eleven counties in Northeast Ohio. In
2005 the agency provided important services to more than 4,500 people in our
community.
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Mission |
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The Epilepsy Association is a not-for-profit corporation
dedicated to helping people cope with and manage seizure disorders by improving
their quality of life, while empowering and enabling individuals to reach their
full potential within the community. |
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Vision
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Our vision is that all people with epilepsy and seizure
disorders will be accepted in our community and have a measurably improved
quality of life and function as a result of the service provided by the Epilepsy
Association.
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| Staff
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Kelley S. Needham- Executive Director
Patricia Hudec- Director of Client Services
Gina DeLuca- Development Associate
Michelle Fernandez- Social Worker
Anthony Griffin- CPST Worker
Brandi Leslie- Administrative Assistant
Andrea Segedi, Director of Development
Vangi Pumphrey- Accountant
Linda Ware- CPST Worker
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