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  • Many people living with epilepsy are successfully employed across a range of professional fields.
  • There are services available for people with epilepsy who are seeking employment. 
  • There are disability career development professionals who can assist you with employment planning, volunteering, work experience and job applications.
  • You do not have to tell your employer or co-workers about your epilepsy diagnosis, unless it affects your ability to do your job.
  • You may choose to disclose your epilepsy depending on the type of work you are doing, the type of seizures that you have, and the risks to you, your co-workers and others if you have a seizure while working.

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Reviewed on: 11-01-2022