Advocating for Yourself
Tips on asking for accommodations and informing others about your diagnosis.
Disclosing Diagnosis & Access to Accommodations
Guidance and templates for asking for accommodations and informing employers, teachers, etc. about Narcolepsy and how it affects the individual who has it.
Narcolepsy Accommodations: School & Work (Brochure #1)
Asking for and about accommodations in school and work environments can increase productivity in those with Narcolepsy and allow them to get the special care and attention they need to be successful in the world.
The Student With Narcolepsy & The Educational System (Brochure #2)
Breaking down the differences between the Section 504: Rehabilitation Act and Individualized Educational Plans to figure out which accommodations are best for your child and their Narcolepsy needs.
Advancing The Knowledge of Narcolepsy To Find A Cure (Brochure #3)
Wake Up Narcolepsy provides information and statistics surrounding the worldwide cases of those that have Narcolepsy or show symptoms and remain undiagnosed.
Narcolepsy Handout (Brochure #4)
Fast facts on Narcolepsy symptoms, including the two different types of Narcolepsy, what a diagnosis can look like and possible treatment options.
SWHR’s Supporting Children With Narcolepsy Through School Fact Sheet
The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) has created a fact sheet and other resources to assist women and caregivers of children with narcolepsy, as they navigate the educational system to provide support and possible accommodations for their child.
Videos
Learn more about navigating the workplace and school with Narcolepsy!