The Seizure Action Plan Coalition, a collaboration managed by Epilepsy Alliance America, will host the Sixth Annual Seizure Action Plan (SAP) Awareness Week from February 9–16, 2026. The national epilepsy awareness campaign focuses on seizure preparedness, safety, and response for people living with epilepsy, their caregivers, and healthcare providers. Underwritten by gold sponsor Neurelis, Inc. and silver sponsor UCB, Inc., the campaign brings together more than 85 partner organizations to raise awareness of the importance of having a personalized seizure action plan. These written plans help guide safe and confident responses before, during, and after a seizure, including when to administer rescue medication, seek emergency care, or monitor symptoms. SAP Awareness Week features a nationwide social media campaign and educational resources available at SeizureActionPlans.org. New in 2026, the website includes a downloadable Discussion Guide to support conversations between individuals with epilepsy, caregivers, schools, and support networks, along with multilingual seizure recognition and response materials designed to improve safety and preparedness in everyday settings.
BATON ROUGE, La., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-±¬ÁϹ«Éçapp/ -- The, a collaboration managed by , will hold the Sixth Annual Seizure Action Plan (SAP) Awareness Week Feb. 9-16, 2026, a national epilepsy awareness campaign focused on seizure preparedness and response. The campaign is underwritten by gold sponsor Neurelis, Inc. and silver sponsor UCB, Inc. More than 85 organizations are awareness partners of the Seizure Action Plan Coalition.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 3.5 million Americans have epilepsy, which is roughly 3 million adults and 456,000 children and teens. About one-third of people with epilepsy cannot achieve adequate control of their seizures with current treatments, making a seizure action plan an important management tool.
A Seizure Action Plan is a written, personalized guide (sometimes referred to as a seizure response plan) that explains what to do before, during, and after a seizure. It helps family, friends, coworkers, teachers, and caregivers respond safely and confidently. The plan can offer more control to patients and caregivers by providing consistent, patient-specific guidance for seizure management and emergency response. It also educates and empowers people to know what to do in the event of a seizure, such as by defining the appropriateness of watchful waiting, when to intervene with at-home rescue medications, when to call 911 or go to the hospital, and much more.
Seizure Action Plan Awareness Week features a social media campaign and website designed to highlight the need for people with epilepsy, their caregivers, and healthcare providers to develop detailed plans for when a seizure occurs, and to promote seizure safety and preparedness nationwide. The campaign urges people to learn more at 
"Neurelis is proud to be a collaborator in the Seizure Action Plan Coalition and advocate of Seizure Action Plan Awareness Week to emphasize the need for seizure preparedness," said Craig Chambliss, president and CEO of Neurelis, Inc. "Our mission is focused on empowering people with epilepsy and their caregivers with both the appropriate medication and knowledge to support effective seizure management. Having a seizure action plan is a critical part of this to help provide people with epilepsy peace of mind, knowing their friends, family, co-workers, loved ones, and support system understand what to do in the event of a seizure emergency. We join the epilepsy community to raise awareness and work to improve outcomes for people living with epilepsy."
"At UCB, our commitment to people living with epilepsy and rare syndromes goes beyond treatments. It's about helping ensure people feel prepared, supported, and understood in everyday moments that matter most," said Brad Chapman, Head of U.S. Epilepsy and Rare Syndromes. "Seizure Action Plans are a powerful tool for turning uncertainty into confidence, and we're proud to stand with the Seizure Action Plan Coalition and the broader community to help build a more seizure-smart, stigma-free world. During Seizure Action Plan Awareness Week, we encourage families, caregivers, and healthcare providers to come together around practical steps that can make a real difference when every second counts."
The Seizure Action Plan Coalition website has tools and resources from its awareness partners for individuals with epilepsy, caregivers, and families, as well as educational materials for healthcare providers. New in 2026, the site includes a downloadable Discussion Guide designed to help people with epilepsy talk through their seizure action plans with caregivers, schools, and support networks. Also included are resources for that can be posted so that individuals know how to respond if someone has a seizure.
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About the Seizure Action Plan Coalition
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 became the managing organization of the Seizure Action Plan Coalition in 2026. 
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Sponsors
The Seizure Action Plans Coalition is underwritten by gold sponsor Neurelis, Inc. and silver sponsor UCB, Inc. Additional support is provided by SK Life Science, Inc.
About Epilepsy Alliance America
Epilepsy Alliance America is a national community, building local solutions for people impacted by epilepsy. We currently have 18 member organizations in our national network.
 provided by Member Organizations vary but include educational programs in schools, individual/family consultations, legislative and special education advocacy, medication assistance, camp programs, and telephone support.
Please visit  to identify your local epilepsy organization and the services and supports available in your region
Media Contact
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