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- EIN 23-7241930
- staff@eawcp.org
- 1-800-361-5885
- 1501 Reedsdale Ste 3002 Pittsburgh PA 15233 USA
- www.eawcp.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Mission: The Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA is dedicated to improving the quality of life for persons with epilepsy/seizure disorders, and to dispelling the myths, stigma, and misunderstandings associated with epilepsy. We work to help people and their families by providing supportive programs that help to lessen the burden of living with epilepsy.
Results: The Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA (EAWCP) has assisted literally tens of thousands of individuals and families over its 52 year history. In 2024 alone, EAWCP achieved the following results in just the few programs listed below. • 403 Unduplicated individuals with epilepsy • 5 summer camp scholarships provided • 10 high school scholarships valued at $11,500 awarded • 22 service dogs placed in 10 years dogs, 2 in 2024 • 21 families received help and movement monitors • 422 family members attended regional peer/social events • 35 adults participated in seizure self-management programs • 9,214 people, including 3,700 teachers and 3,200 students participated in seizure response and first aid training • 1,900 + first responders received continuing education related to epilepsy and seizure response
Target demographics: Individuals and families affected by seizures, and those who care about them.
Geographic areas served: 49 counties in western and central PA
Programs: Project School Alert is offered to area schools and other community groups who are interested in learning more about seizures and first aid. EFWCP staff visit classrooms in every region of our service territory free of charge to train teachers, administrators, school nurses, bus drivers, and classroom support staff on seizure recognition and first aid. These presentations also talk about how school staff can help students cope with some of the potential academic, social and emotional impacts of their epilepsy.
Presentations are also given to school students of all ages. These informational presentations are tailored to the developmental stage of each audience and include information about what epilepsy is and isn't, and how to help a classmate who is affected by seizures.