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 Epilepsy Resources Links tab above for more information on epilepsy, services, and programs offered around the state of Maryland.
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.
The 8th Annual Golf Tournament - Another Success!
The date for the 2012 Epilepsy Golf Tournament is June 18 at Green Hill Yacht and Country Club. Watch for additional information in upcoming mail ! MORE EVENTS »
EAES NEWS
EAES Receives $100,000 Grant from
the Weinberg Foundation
Pictured at left is Mike Dyer, EAES CEO, with EAES staff and consumers, Chamber of Commerce director Brad Bellacicco, and EAES board member Linda Bednar.
The Epilepsy Association of the Eastern Shore (EAES) recently received a grant for $100,000 from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation to purchase and refurbish two homes for EAES consumers in Salisbury. The EAES homes located on Riverside and Arden Drive in Salisbury are part of an ongoing project to procure supervised home care for agency consumers and enhance the overall quality of life in the Salisbury area.
With total assets of approximately $2 billion, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation is one of the largest private foundations in the United States.
EAES participated in the February 26 fundraiser at Station 7 in Laurel to raise awareness about epilepsy for Nevaeh Bishop with a booth and information table.
SPAGHETTI DINNER RAISES OVER $1,000 FOR EAES
Jack Lewis from VFW Post 194 gives opening statements and check for spaghetti dinner to EAES officers and staff. From left to right: Linda Bednar and Debbie Palmer EAES Board members, Mike Dyer EAES CEO, and Wicomico Council President Joe Holloway at the January 7, 2012 event in Salisbury.
Maryland state Senator Richard Colburn with his wife Alma Colburn, Wicomico Council President Joe Holloway, and EAES Board President Debbie Palmer enjoy the EAES spaghetti dinner fundraiser hosted by VFW post 194 in Salisbury to benefit EAES on January 7, 2012.
Mike Dyer, EAES Director with Wayne at the Inaugural EAES 5K Walk and Run on October 8, 2011 in Salisbury
Thanks to PEPCO Holdings, Inc and Riverside Neurology Associates, P.A. for their generous financial support of this event. Also, thanks to GIANT Foods, Holiday Inn, Panera Bread, Pepsi Bottling Ventures, and Ruby Tuesday for their in kind donations of products.
$500,000 grant to be administered by EAES in
Eastern Shore Region
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.
