Our Professional Advisory Board provides support for medical and legal Issues. EAV is closely aligned with University Medical Centers in Charlottesville, Norfolk, and Richmond through staff advisors, the Board of Directors, and the Professional Advisory Board. EAV is closely associated with the University of Virginia's F. E. Dreifuss Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, one of the world's leading epilepsy medical centers. Most of our funds come from individual and corporate donations and grants for special projects. The remaining income comes from the Combined Federal Campaign, the United Way, the Virginia State Employees Campaign, memberships and special events.
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EAV also works closely with the Department of Rehabilitative Services so as not to duplicate their work. Public Information and Education EAV helps dispel the myths associated with epilepsy through the distribution of literature and training sessions. Professional Education EAV provides in-service training to law enforcement officers, fire fighters, rescue personnel, other professionals, and employers. Project EPED EAV provides a coordinated program of epilepsy training sessions, manuals, videos and literature to teachers, students and school personnel. The Kids on the Block puppet show teaches younger children about epilepsy.