Leila’s Ideas: Stigma in the Workplace
Epilepsy stigma can be a legitimate concern in the workplace but having a job is more about showing off your abilities.
Epilepsy stigma can be a legitimate concern in the workplace but having a job is more about showing off your abilities.
How many of you wear medical ID bracelets? Do you know someone who wears one? How long did it take to wear one? For me, it took quite a few years.
Epilepsy stigma is a societal problem. Addressing people one-by-one is helpful, and I hope they teach others what they have just learned.
I’ll be tackling stigma associated with epilepsy. Why? Well, Epilepsy remains largely untouched in society as a whole. Even among my peers, I have found old myths that are still believed to be true.