EAES is dedicated to increasing public awareness regarding epilepsy and to providing services that enable people with epilepsy or other developmental disabilities overcome the challenges associated with these conditions. We are a proud member of the united appeal campaigns of Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot counties.
Please visit our affiliate, Abilities Network (formerly Epilepsy Foundation of the Chesapeake Region), for more information on services and programs offered in Maryland, Washington D.C, and Northern Virginia communities.
The mission of EAES is to provide a local, nonprofit agency dedicated to the prevention and control of epilepsy and to serve people with other developmental disabilities when appropriate.
7th Annual Golf Tournament
The 2010 Sandpiper Open Golf Tournament was a great success bringing in $10 K for EAES! View results...
Thanks for the generous community support of these events.
EAES News
$500,000 grant to be administered by EAES in Eastern Shore Region from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011
The Developmental Disabilities Administration has selected and extended its contract with EAES to be the exclusive provider of Low Intensity Support Services (LISS), previously known as Rolling Access, in the nine county region of the Maryland Eastern Shore. The funding made available through this program is preventative in nature, creative, flexible, responsive, and time limited to assist children and adults with developmental disabilities to improve their quality of life, remain in their homes, increase independence, and participate in their communities. For more information about this program call EAES at Voice/TTY 800-776-5694.
Epilepsy Association Receives grant from Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council to promote November is Epilepsy Month
ACTIVE... RELEVANT... AND STILL CHANGING LIVES... THEME PROMOTES NOVEMBER IS EPILEPSY MONTH AND AGENCY SERVICES
In an effort to raise awareness about epilepsy and promote positive images regarding individuals with intellectual disabilities the Epilepsy Association embarked on its annual campaign during the month of November with a modest public awareness campaign in the region. The national effort, that takes place during November of each year, was supported locally with a grant from the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council and included newspaper public service announcements (see ad), radio spots, and planned scheduled radio interviews throughout the month of November that will extend to 2010.
Sandpiper Open Golf Tournament raises $10K for the Epilepsy Association of the Eastern Shore
On August 16, 2010, the Epilepsy Association of the Eastern Shore organized the 7th annual Sandpiper Open Golf Tournament at the Bay Club Golf Course in Berlin, Maryland. The golf tournament is the agency's signature fundraiser event. Despite the bleak economy, this year's tournament raised over $10,000, making it one of the most successful golf tournaments ever. Thanks to Rob, Jared, Ed, and Michael at the Bay Club for helping to make the tournament a great success!
Pictured above is Mike Carbone (center), Director of the Epilepsy Association catching the gift shoe bag that was given to all the golf players registered in the tournament. Also pictured is Rob Bailey (right), General Manager at the Bay Club and Jamie Goodman, watching the festivities on the day of the tournament. Thanks to all the volunteers, and players involved for making it a great day of golf!
Cathy Cherry achieves over 15,000 hours of volunteer time at PRMC
A sure can volunteer attitude helped Cathy Cherry achieve over 15,000 hours of volunteer time at PRMC during this past year. Working in collaboration with Lower Shore Enterprises (LSE) Cathy has worked consistantly giving back to her community. "Volunteers working in the community with host organizations play a vital role in the productivity and changing landscape of the developmental disabilities population,” said Dr. Jose Balea, Director of Public Affairs at EAES.
