Washington D.C.
Representation
Washington, D.C. elects one delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives who can join committees and debate, but cannot vote on final legislation. The district has zero representation in the U.S. Senate
In the meantime, your one representative, called an ‘at-large’ representative, is:
Eleanor Holmes Norton | (202) 225-8050
Driving Laws
If you hold a D.C. driver's license and experience a seizure, you must report it to the DMV within 30 calendar days.
The DMV will suspend your driving privileges for 12 months from the date of your last episode.
To reinstate your license:
You must submit a completed Medical Report.
You are required to prove you have been completely free of seizures or loss of consciousness for at least 12 consecutive months
School Laws
Medication Delegation: Trained school employees or agents may safely give emergency seizure treatments according to the action plan.
Voluntary Training: The D.C. Department of Health offers voluntary seizure awareness training multiple times per school year.
Emergency Stocking: Under related health rules, schools also stock designated emergency medications through programs managed by D.C. Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE).
Legal Protections: Staff who provide standard emergency first aid or medication following the action plan are protected by a Good Samaritan clause.
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Epilepsy Care
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Focus: Adult (and adolescent) comprehensive care, diagnostic mapping, and intracranial monitoring.
Location: 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007
George Washington University (GW) Hospital Epilepsy Center
Focus: Academic medical and surgical epilepsy program featuring an advanced Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU).
Location: 900 23rd St NW, Washington, DC 20037
Focus: Comprehensive pediatric epilepsy program and specialized pediatric epilepsy surgery.
Location: 111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010