Epilepsy Foundation of Central and South Texas — Developmental Disability Policy Fellow

Developmental Disability (DD) Policy Fellow projects increase the number of people with the knowledge and skills needed to engage in public policy activities to help people with DD become fully included in their communities and exercise control over their own lives. Policy Fellows work at national, state, and community levels on issues that address major social and health conditions facing people with DD.

The Epilepsy Foundation of Central and South Texas mentored and trained a DD policy fellow who gained valuable skills and connections through conferences, networking, and job shadowing. The fellow ultimately secured a job as deputy regional director for U.S. Sen. John Cornyn’s Austin office. The project also created lasting impact on the Epilepsy Foundation, particularly through the fellow’s work on a seizure action plan to improve support and accessibility for students with epilepsy.