Senator Dale Volker Announces $50,000 For The Epilepsy Association Of Western New York's Neurobehavioral Treatment Program

Senator Dale Volker has announced that he has secured $50,000 in state funding for the Epilepsy Association of Western New York’s Neurobehavioral Treatment Program within the adopted 2005-2006 State Budget. Neurobehavioral treatment is a behavioral approach to manage and decrease the duration and frequency of epileptic seizures.

"For the past few years, I have been honored to assist the Epilepsy Association of Western New York’s Neurobehavioral Treatment Program in order to improve the quality of life of those impacted by Epilepsy," said Senator Dale M. Volker. "Donald Andersen, Executive Director of Epilepsy Association of Western New York, and the professional men and women who are part of his team, should be commended for the cutting-edge treatments that are making a difference in the lives of those who live with this condition. I firmly believe in this partnership with the Epilepsy Association of Western New York, and I will continue to do my best to secure financial resources in the future that benefit innovative therapies to help epileptics with their condition."

"Senator Volker has been a true friend of the Epilepsy Foundation of Western New York and an a strong supporter in improving the lives of those who must cope with active epileptic seizures," said Don Andersen, Executive Director of Epilepsy Association of Western New York. "This state funding has enabled our organization to conceive and operate this innovative program in western New York, and it is making a tremendous impact in allowing those who have epilepsy live productive and meaningful lives. We are most grateful for Senator Volker’s unwavering support of our organization and the residents we serve."

Neurobehavioral treatment is a behavioral approach to managing seizures. Behavioral approaches to the treatment of epilepsy seizures may lead to better seizure management and an improvement in the quality of life for those diagnosed with epilepsy.

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