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Statement by the President on National Epilepsy Month [Ford Speech or Statement]
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Digitized from Box 17 of the White House Press Releases at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OCTOBER 22, 1975
Office of the White House Press Secretary
THE WHITE HOUSE
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
As we enter our Bicentennial year, we can be proud of the quality of life
and health care available to most Americans. It is only right that we
give special attention to the problems of those whose disabilities keep
them from realizing self-fulfillment in education, employment and family
involvement.
Some four million fellow citizens are afflicted with epilepsy. Research
has made it possible for many of them to lead a normal life. But for
many others the answer lies in the future.
It is therefore most appropriate that we set aside a National Epilepsy
Month. In focusing on the needs of persons with epilepsy, the month of
November also pays fitting tribute to the thousands of volunteers who
work with the Epilepsy Foundation of America. These men and women
help individuals with epilepsy to find effective treatment, necessary education
and employment opportunities. They improve our nation's understanding
of the disorder and our own sensitivity towards those who are afflicted
with it.
On behalf of all Americans, I salute the dedication and humanitarian
concern of all who engage in this noble effort. I hope that the coming year
will witness the conquering of new medical frontiers in this area.
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