Presented by Epilepsy Services of New Jersey
National Epilepsy Awareness Month Activities
Start November with our epilepsy community. Hear what ESNJ has planned for National Epilepsy Awareness Month and take part in a live seizure recognition and response training.
Whether you are living with epilepsy, supporting someone you love, or learning how to respond to a seizure, join us for an online session focused on awareness, preparation, and connection.
Monday, November 9, 2026
12:00 p.m. Eastern · Live online webinar
November
National Epilepsy
Awareness Month Kickoff
12:00 p.m. Eastern
Includes live seizure recognition
and response training
Awareness begins with understanding.
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Join ESNJ to learn what is happening this month and build your understanding of seizure recognition and response.
A look at November
Hear about ESNJ’s plans for the month, including community awareness activities, education, and ways to get involved.
Live seizure training
Take part in seizure recognition and response training to learn about recognizing seizures and responding when someone needs help.
Support beyond the session
Find on-demand training, recorded webinars, and ESNJ programs you can return to and share with family, colleagues, and your community.
Who should join?
Individuals living with epilepsy, family members, caregivers, educators, employers, community organizations, and anyone who wants to learn more about epilepsy and seizure response.
Five bridges. One night of awareness.
These five bridges will light up purple for Epilepsy Awareness Month, recognizing individuals living with epilepsy and the families and communities beside them.
- Ben Franklin Bridge
- Trenton Makes Bridge
- New Hope-Lambertville Bridge
- Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Bridge
- Northampton Street Bridge
All five bridge lightings take place on November 1.
An evening with Under the Lights.
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 5:00–9:30 p.m.
AMC MarketFair 10 · Princeton, NJ
Meet Sam, a teenager living with epilepsy who wants independence, connection, and the freedom to experience life on his own terms.
Join ESNJ for a special screening with writer and director Miles Levin. The evening includes an audience Q&A, poster signing, and meet-and-greet.
View Screening Details & TicketsKeep learning on your schedule.
Get started before the kickoff or return afterward for training and conversations about life with epilepsy.
Back to School with Epilepsy: Ask the Neurologist
Watch the recorded conversation with pediatric neurologist Dr. Rachel Penn about school planning, communication with school staff, and questions families may have when a child is living with epilepsy.
Watch the recording and explore the webinar resourcesOn-demand seizure training
Access general audience seizure recognition and response training through Epilepsy Alliance America.
Take On-Demand TrainingPrevious seizure training recordings
Find recordings of earlier seizure recognition and response sessions, along with tools and resources.
Explore Previous Training RecordingsESNJ seizure recognition & response
Explore training options for schools, workplaces, caregivers, and community organizations.
View ESNJ Training OptionsEpilepsy in the Workplace
Explore the ESNJ webinar page covering disclosure, employee rights, reasonable accommodations, and employment resources.
Visit the Webinar PageConnect with ESNJ beyond November.
Epilepsy Services of New Jersey, an affiliate of Family Resource Network, provides education, advocacy, and connections to resources for individuals living with epilepsy and their families.
Patient assistance
Find information about epilepsy care resources and available assistance through ESNJ.
Epilepsy Patient Assistance ProgramCamp NOVA
Learn about recreational and social opportunities for youth and adults with epilepsy and/or developmental disabilities.
Explore Camp NOVAScholarship opportunities
Explore scholarship information for New Jersey students, including opportunities for students living with epilepsy.
View ScholarshipsQuestions about the kickoff
When is the webinar?
Monday, November 9, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern. The session takes place online through GoTo Webinar.
What will the session include?
ESNJ will share plans for National Epilepsy Awareness Month and provide live seizure recognition and response training.
How do I register?
Use a Register for the Webinar button on this page to open the GoTo Webinar registration form.
Can I access training at another time?
Yes. Use the on-demand training and previous recording links above, or visit ESNJ’s seizure recognition and response training page for additional options.
Join our community this November.
Start with understanding, build your knowledge of seizure response, and learn how to stay connected with ESNJ.
Monday, November 9, 2026 · 12:00 p.m. Eastern
Register for the Webinar