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Epilepsy Data & Advocacy Network

Free tools, plain-language information, and data-driven advocacy for Minnesota students with epilepsy and their families. A student-led initiative, free and open.

📣 In the news: Minnesota Star Tribune

EDAN founder Rishik Kondadadi's commentary, "If a student had a seizure in the classroom, would your school be prepared?", ran in the Minnesota Star Tribune on July 23, 2026. It makes the case that more Minnesota schools should post seizure action plans where families can actually find them.

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About 1 in 100 people has epilepsy. For students, that means navigating school safety, knowing your rights, understanding your condition, and finding support that speaks plainly. EDAN exists to help with all of it, using public data, free tools, and plain-language information built for students and families, not just clinicians. Everything here is free.

Our data work maps whether Minnesota school districts are prepared for seizures and delivers free resources to close the gaps. Beyond that, we give students and families what they need: seizure first aid, IEP and 504 guidance, their rights at school, everyday safety, and recent research in plain language.

Who this is for

  • Families of children with epilepsy: your child's rights, everyday safety, support, and how to ask a school for a plan.
  • Teachers, school staff, and nurses: clear seizure first aid, the Minnesota law, and a free drop-in packet.
  • Anyone affected by epilepsy who wants plain-language information and recent research, translated.

What makes this "intelligent"

  • Interactive MicroSims let you practice, like the Seizure First Aid Simulator.
  • Quizzes at the end of key chapters check understanding (and can serve as the staff "self-study" the law asks for).
  • A glossary translates clinical terms into plain English.

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Important

This textbook is informational and is not legal or medical advice. A child's seizure care must be set by their licensed healthcare provider. In an emergency, call 911.