Seizure Dog Fund
Empowering Lives with Seizure Response Dogs
At Epilepsy Alliance Florida, we recognize the profound impact seizure response dogs can have on individuals living with epilepsy. These specially trained dogs provide crucial assistance during seizures, enhancing safety, independence, and overall quality of life. To support individuals and families in obtaining these valuable companions, we have established the Seizure Response Dog Scholarship Fund.
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About the Scholarship Fund
The Seizure Response Dog Scholarship Fund offers financial assistance of up to $5,000 to help cover the costs associated with purchasing a seizure response dog. This scholarship aims to alleviate the financial burden and make these life-changing dogs more accessible to those in need.
Why a Seizure Response Dog?
Seizure response dogs are trained to assist during and after a seizure, providing a range of support such as:
- Alerting caregivers or family members
- Providing comfort and protection during a seizure
- Activating alarm systems or medical alert devices
Eligibility and Application
Our scholarship is open to individuals and families who meet the following criteria:
- Residents of Florida
- Diagnosed with epilepsy
- Have a neurologist’s recommendation for a seizure response dog
How to Apply
Applying for the Seizure Response Dog Scholarship is a straightforward process. Interested applicants should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and are prepared to provide necessary documentation from their neurologist.
Eligibility and Limitation
Employees of Epilepsy Alliance Florida and members of their immediate family are not eligible to participate as applicants to this program. Board members of Epilepsy Alliance Florida and members of their immediate family are not eligible to participate as applicants to this program. The term “immediate family” includes spouses, siblings, parents, children, grandparents, and grandchildren, whether as “in-laws,” or by current or past marriage(s), remarriage(s), adoption, co-habitation or other family extension, and any other persons residing at the same household, whether or not related.
Financial need is NOT a relevant factor, and the Committee is expressly disallowed from requesting any financial information or other personal credit information as part of the application or selection process. Similarly, other than the applicant’s attestation of a diagnosis of epilepsy and the support of his/her medical team, the Committee is expressly disallowed from requesting any medical information or other personal health data as part of the application or selection process. Age, gender, race, religion, or any other personal source of identity are not relevant factors. Epilepsy Alliance Florida’s mission requires prioritization of Florida residents’ requests, though the Committee retains the right to – in certain circumstances – request that the full Board of Epilepsy Alliance Florida approve an exception to the standard residency requirements. Typically, no Board approval is needed.
