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The mission of JoshProvides is to improve the quality of life for those living with epilepsy or other seizure disorders. In addition, Josh Provides strives to eliminate the stigma and social isolation associated with epilepsy. Here are ways JoshProvides specifically offers HELP and HOPE.
If you are applying for a grant, please contact JoshProvides at 1-800-706-2740 to check on criteria, funding caps and availability.
Epilepsy Support Group
Individuals and families living with epilepsy or other seizure disorders often feel socially isolated due to the stigma associated with this neurological disorder. The support group provides a community connection for individuals, families, and caregivers and features resources, speakers and an opportunity to share their experiences, ask questions and offer each other emotional comfort.
JoshProvides holds a virtual Epilepsy Support Group via Zoom on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm Eastern Time. For more information, call 800-706-2740 or email Info@JoshProvides.org.
Education & Awareness
JoshProvides has speakers who are available to make presentations at schools, churches, clubs & associations as well as at the workplace to dispel the myths of Epilepsy and share information about caring for someone if a seizure should occur. To arrange for a speaker, contact us at Info@JoshProvides.org.
Medical Services and Transportation and Travel
JoshProvides offers Medical Services and Transportation and Travel grants for diagnostic testing, specific safety items, and transportation & travel for diagnostic testing. These grants must be used within a three-month period from the date of the grant award. These grants are date specific and must be indicated on Appendix D by your neurologist. Diagnostic testing must be scheduled at least three weeks from the application submission date. All payments are made directly to the physician, facility or vendor. Patient/Applicant may only submit one Medical Services and Transportation and Travel Application once in a twelve-month period. Funding is not available for medication or prior services and outstanding balances.
If you are applying for a Medical Services and Transportation and Travel grant, please contact JoshProvides at 1-800-706-2740 to check on criteria, funding caps and availability.
Completed and signed applications with physician’s documentation and client photo should be emailed to Info@JoshProvides.org or mailed to JoshProvides Epilepsy Assistance Foundation, 5428 Sundew Drive, Sarasota, FL 34238.
If you have any questions or need additional information, contact us at Info@JoshProvides.org.
Seizure Alert & Detection Devices
There are over 40 different types of seizures. Seizure alert & detection devices can assist in detecting when a tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure is occurring and will issue an alert to parents, friends, or caregivers. Consult your neurologist and research available devices. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact us at Info@JoshProvides.org.
If you are applying for a Seizure Alert & Detection Device grant, please contact JoshProvides at 1-800-706-2740 to check on criteria, funding caps and availability.
Seizure Response Dog
Seizure response dogs can be wonderful service dogs for people living with epilepsy. If properly trained, dogs can alert an individual when a seizure is occurring, lay between the floor and the person having a seizure to protect them from injury, get help and signal their owner to get into a safe position before the seizure occurs. The process of securing a seizure response dog is both long and expensive and families must do due diligence in selecting a breeder and trainer. Click here for information about seeking a grant for a Seizure Response Dog. It is important to read this information sheet before you apply for a grant for a Seizure Response Dog. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact us at Info@JoshProvides.org.
If you are applying for a Seizure Response Dog grant, please contact JoshProvides at 1-800-706-2740 to check on criteria, funding caps and availability.