Epilepsy Foundation's video: Teens Speak Up Meet the 2023 Participants

Meet the teens participating in Teen Speak Up! in DC on February 26-28, 2023. The Teens Speak Up! & Public Policy Institute (TSU-PPI) is the Epilepsy Foundation of America signature advocacy initiative. This biennial conference brings together more than 150 advocates, including local Epilepsy Foundation office staff, families, health care providers, and volunteers from across the country to make a difference. Teens living with epilepsy and a family member have the opportunity to visit the nation's capital to receive advocacy training and meet with their lawmakers to share their experiences and discuss issues that are vital to the epilepsy community. These passionate young advocates help to represent the 470,000 children living with the epilepsies when they go up on Capitol Hill. It is also an incredible opportunity for teens – and their families – to connect with each other. Each teen is asked to turn their training into action in their respective home districts through a Year of Service. Through this program, participants learn the latest about epilepsy, their rights and governmental happenings and we strengthen our nationwide advocacy network.