Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana – Disability Support Services

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Access — A Guide for Students, Faculty and Staff Accommodations for Epilepsy

WHAT ARE EFFECTIVE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH EPILEPSY?

When a student experiences a severe epileptic seizure, it is important to remain calm and explain to the situation to the class. Follow these procedures:

Attempt to remove objects and furniture surrounding the student.
Do not place anything in the student's mouth; if possible, place something soft behind the student's head.
Send another student to report the incident and to call 911. When EMS arrives, the student experiencing the seizure will have the option to refuse EMS services.