Books for Kids & Young Adults
- Life Challenges with a Smile is a book written by EFI participant Kailee Kuisti, who writes of her life’s journey with epilepsy, seizures and brain surgery.
- Mighty Mike Bounces Back written by “Mighty Mike” Simmel, who uses basketball to deliver a positive message of dealing with life’s challenges, including life with epilepsy. Included is an extensive kid-friendly resource section.
ADA (American’s with Disabilities Act Information)
- DBTAC Northwest
- Disability Rights of Idaho – 208-336-5353
Community Services Directory
- Call 211 from home.
- 211 Idaho Information Network
- Living Independence Network Corporation LINC
- A New Leaf – 208-939-3888
Employment Assistance
Epilepsy Information
Financial Help
Head Protective Gear/Helmet
ID Bracelets
- MedicAlert Person HealthKey – or call 1-800-432-5378
- Electronic Medical Bracelet
Legal/Advocacy Services
- Jeanne A. Carpenter Epilepsy Legal Defense Fund (Nationwide)
- Alliance of People with disAbilities
- Charlene K. Quade – char@charquadelaw.com – 208-367-0723
Medication Assistance Programs
- Prescription Drug Program
- www.rxidaho.org
- www.togetherrxaccess.com
- Terry Reilly Health Clinics
- Canadian Patient Safety Institute
- www.unarxcard.com
- www.freedrugcard.us
- www.familywize.org
Parent Resources
- Idaho Parents Unlimited – 208-342-5884
- Idaho Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health – 208-433-8845
- A New Leaf – 208-939-3888
Recreation
Seizure Dog Information
- Canine Assistants
- Paws with a Cause
- Delta Society
- Epilepsy Foundation – Questions and Answers about seizure dogs
Bed Alarms
Scholarship Information
- Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship
Transportation
- Boise City Scrip Program
- ValleyRide (City Bus)
- Living Independence Network Corporation LINC
- Eggers Transportation
Watch Alarm/Monitor
