Maryland Governor Recognizes NEAM with Purple Lights

Bowie, Md., November 22, 2022 – Immediately, Governor Larry Hogan will gentle up the Governor’s Home purple to not solely acknowledge Nationwide Epilepsy Consciousness Month, however to additionally rejoice the passage of Brynleigh’s Act (Senate Invoice 299) and the invoice’s namesake, Brynleigh Shillinger. Brynleigh, who lives with epilepsy and a uncommon genetic situation known as tuberous sclerosis advanced (TSC), turned 9 years previous on the identical day. Maryland grew to become the fifteenth state within the nation to cross Seizure Secure Faculties laws in April 2022. Passage of this invoice holds a particular significance for the Epilepsy Basis as it’s headquartered in Maryland, and its success follows on the heels of comparable laws enacted in different states.

“Earlier this yr, I used to be honored to signal laws—often known as Brynleigh’s Act—that will increase the quantity of personnel in Maryland public colleges required to finish skilled seizure recognition and response coaching,” stated Governor Hogan. “Our administration is proud to assist efforts to boost consciousness for epilepsy and advocate on behalf of tens of 1000’s of Marylanders throughout our state residing with epilepsy.”

There are practically 60,000 Marylanders residing with lively epilepsy, together with nearly 8,000 youngsters and youngsters. Epilepsy impacts everybody. Anybody can have a seizure and be identified with epilepsy. Over a lifetime, 1 in 10 individuals could have a seizure, and 1 in 26 will develop epilepsy. The Epilepsy Basis strives to coach the general public and advocate for these we all know, and people we don’t but know, residing with seizures.

About Epilepsy

In accordance with the World Well being Group, epilepsy is the commonest severe mind dysfunction worldwide with no age, racial, social class, nationwide or geographic boundaries. The U.S. Facilities for Illness Management & Prevention (CDC) estimates that 3.4 million individuals in the US are affected by epilepsy. Epilepsy is the underlying tendency of the mind to supply seizures that are sudden irregular bursts {of electrical} power that disrupt mind capabilities.

In regards to the Epilepsy Basis

With a community of companions all through the US, the Epilepsy Basis connects individuals to remedy, assist, and assets; leads advocacy efforts; funds revolutionary analysis and the coaching of specialists; and educates the general public about epilepsy and seizure first assist. In partnership with the CDC, the Epilepsy Basis has helped to enhance entry to look after individuals with epilepsy, expanded its digital attain and on-line assets in properties throughout the nation, and educated individuals in seizure recognition and first assist. To study extra go to epilepsy.com or name 1.800.332.1000.

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