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The epilepsy support group meets on the first Tuesday of every month (except July and August) at Ability Beyond Disability in the Library from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Persons with seizure disorders, family, friends, and all people whom are interested are welcome. For more information, please contact Marita Ferguson at (203) 775-4700 ext. 0266. Again, please note that the group does not meet during the summer in July and August but resumes its schedule in September. (Periodically, the group has guest speakers.)
Parkinson's Disease Support Groups
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation staff members conduct the following support groups for patients:
Amputee Support Groups (AMPS)
Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Main Street Physical Rehabilitation Center, 235 Main Street, Danbury. All are welcome, including amputees, families, and friends.
For more information, call Phil (203) 744-0349 or Rob (203) 730-5969.
Traumatic Brain Injury (C.A.N.)
Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the Main Street Physical Rehabilitation Center, 235 Main Street, Danbury, in the upper level Conference Room.
For information, call Lynne Yessian, SLP, at (203) 797-7597.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Meets the second Wednesday of each month (except August) from 7- 8:30 p.m. at the Main Street Physical Rehabilitation Center, 235 Main Street, Danbury, on the lower level in the Rehab Gym. Caregivers group meets at the same time in the "House."
For information, call Iris Gilligan at (203) 730-5966.
Stroke Support Group
Meets the second Thursday of every month from 2-3 p.m. at the Main Street Physical Rehabilitation Center, 235 Main Street, Danbury. Stroke survivors, family members, and friends are welcome.
For information, call Iris Gilligan at (203) 730-5966
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