The California Neurology Society (CNS) is pleased to announce that the California Medical Association (CMA) has approved our joint resolution to expand transportation access for working adults with epilepsy. The resolution, which highlights the critical barriers faced by individuals with epilepsy who cannot drive due to seizure risks, received strong support from CMA’s Board of Trustees, who adopted it with amendments to broaden its impact. The approved resolution now urges state and federal transportation agencies to enhance public and paratransit options for adults with epilepsy and other medical conditions that impair safe driving, particularly in underserved regions. Additionally, CMA will advocate for medical advisory boards to collaborate with the DMV on licensing criteria and work to align local, state, and national efforts to improve mobility for this population. This milestone reflects a significant step forward in addressing employment and equity challenges for Californians with epilepsy, and CNS looks forward to continuing our partnership with CMA, advocacy organizations, and policymakers to implement these vital transportation solutions.
Board Actions on Q3 Council Reports
RECOMMENDATION 4: The Council on Science and Public Health recommends approval with amendment for Resolution 108-25: Expanding Transportation Access for Working Adults with Epilepsy.
RESOLVED: That CMA supports having medical advisory boards working in collaboration with the Department of Motor Vehicles to develop state driver’s licensing criteria for medical conditions; and be it further
RESOLVED: That CMA supports urging state and federal transportation agencies to explore policies that enhance access to public transportation for adults with epilepsy and other medical conditions that impair the ability to drive safely, particularly in regions where driving restrictions pose significant employment barriers; and be it further
RESOLVED: That CMA supports the alignment of local and state-level efforts with national policy initiatives aimed at enhancing access to public, paratransit, and subsidized transportation for adults with epilepsy and other medical conditions that impair the ability to drive safely; and be it further
RESOLVED: That CMA supports leveraging existing programs and funding sources to expedite the implementation of policies that improve transportation access for individuals with epilepsy and other conditions that impair the ability to drive safely.
Board action: Approved Council's recommendation to adopt amended Resolution 108-25.
