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.
6th Annual Golf Tournament
The 2009 golf event at Green Hill Golf & Country Club brought in over $10,000 for EAES programs and services.
Thanks for the generous community support of these events.
EAES News
$250,000.00 to be distributed by EAES in Eastern Shore Region from December 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010
Effective December 1, 2009, the Developmental Disabilities Administration has selected and contracted with EAES as 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.
Epilepsy Association fo the Eastern Shore enjoys a day at the beach in Ocean City
On September 15, 2009 consumers and staff of the Epilepsy Association of the Eastern Shore traveled to Ocean City, Maryland for a Day Trip. Consumers enjoyed a day at the beach that was made possible, in part , by the generousity of local businesses. Pictured above is Jay Whitmyer, proprietor of Sahara Cafe with Epilepsy Association director Mike Carbone and consumers being served lunch at his restaurant. Thank you Jay!
At Left, is manager of Trimpers Ride, Johnnie Jett who provided complimentary rides to our consumers on the merry-go-round and other amusement rides at the park. The Epilepsy Association of the Eastern Shore strives to provide services to individuals with epilepsy and/or other intellectual disabilties in the nine county region of the Maryland peninsula. Thanks to all the businesses that make our work possible.
Cathy Cherry achieves 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.
