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Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey
ALTERNATE NAME
EFNJ
ADDRESS
429 River View Plaza
Trenton, NJ 08611
PHONE
609-392-4900
800-336-5843
FAX
609-392-5621
lgefnj@aol.com - Liza Gundell
INTERNET ADDRESS
ADMINISTRATOR
Eric M. Joice, Executive Director
CONTACT NAME
Liza Gundell, Deputy Director
DESCRIPTION
The Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey is dedicated to the
education and support of people with developmental disabilities,
including epilepsy, cerebral palsy, autism, mental retardation,
spina bifida and traumatic brain injury, their families, caregivers
and health care professionals. It provides comprehensive
support, personalized services and advocacy for individuals and
their families in order to maximize their participation in society.
For a history of the foundation, see website.
PROGRAMS
Public and professional presentations; Speakers Bureau;
Newsletters.
HOPE (Helping Other People with Epilepsy) project.
Kids on the Block - life-size puppets used to educate children
about epilepsy.
Legislative Advocacy Network.
New Jersey WINS - education about Social Security benefits.
See website http://www.efnj.com for additional programs.
FOUNDED
1970
SUBJECTS
Advocacy
Health Care and Services
Disabilities Services
Financial Assistance
Social Service Organizations
LAST UPDATED
9/08