11/26/2025
Building Awareness. Breaking Stigma in the Workplace.
November is Epilepsy Awareness Month — a time to learn more about epilepsy, support inclusion, and break the stigma surrounding this common neurological condition, which affects more than 3.4 million Americans.
Creating an inclusive and supportive workplace helps employees with epilepsy thrive while promoting safety, understanding, and belonging for everyone.
Here are a few ways employers can help:
👩⚕️ Offer flexibility for medical appointments or rest after a seizure.
🔦 Identify and reduce potential seizure triggers such as flickering lights or stress.
🚑 Train managers and coworkers on seizure first aid and response.
💭 Foster open communication so employees feel comfortable discussing their needs.
When we build awareness, we replace fear with knowledge. When we build inclusion, we replace barriers with opportunity.
This , let’s continue building awareness and breaking stigma together.