EADDW Travel Assistance (Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disney World)

EADDW Travel Assistance

Program Name: Epilepsy Education Expo and Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disneyworld Travel Assistance

Event Details

• 2026 Expo Date: April 25, 2026
• Expo Location: Disney's Contemporary Resort, Orlando, Florida
• Epilepsy Awareness Day: April 26, 2026

Event Features

• Free EXPO with exhibitors and presentations
• Newest breakthroughs in medications, technology, and more
• For people of all ages with epilepsy, families, friends, and awareness advocates

Funding Details

• Award Amount: Grants awarded for reimbursement of travel expenses up to maximum of $1,800 (including Disneyland ticket(s))
• Funding Type: Reimbursement (applicants must cover upfront costs)
• Reimbursement Timeline: May 2026

Reimbursable Expenses

• Airfare
• Hotel (only nights of April 24, 25, and 26, 2026)
• Car rental/Uber/Taxi
• Gas and parking
• NOT reimbursable: Food expenses

Requirements

• Receipt Documentation: All expenses must be substantiated with dated receipts
• Hotel: Reimbursement covers only nights of 4/24/26, 4/25/26, and 4/26/26; extended trips are applicant's responsibility
• Applicant Responsibility: Make own travel arrangements and cover all upfront costs
• Further Instructions: Expense report instructions provided to grant recipients

Eligibility

• Applicants: Adult living with epilepsy, OR parent/legal guardian or primary caregiver for person with epilepsy
• Geographic Scope: Anyone welcome to apply; support prioritized for those who have not received prior funding
• Restrictions: Anyone welcome to apply, but priority given to first-time applicants

Current Status

• Applications currently closed

More Information

• Full details on 2026 EADDW Expo and Day: https://epilepsyawarenessdayfl.org/

Application Process

Current Status: Application is now closed for 2026 EADDW Travel Assistance.

For Selected Grantees:

1. Applicants will be notified by email if selected
2. Further expense report instructions will be provided upon notification
3. Gather all receipts for reimbursable travel expenses
4. Mail all labeled, dated receipts to Danny Did office by May 15, 2026
5. Reimbursement will be issued after EADDW concludes (in May 2026)

Eligible Expenses for Reimbursement:

• Airfare receipts
• Hotel receipts (for nights of April 24-26, 2026 only)
• Car rental/rideshare/taxi receipts
• Gas and parking receipts
• Disney/theme park ticket receipts

Required Documentation:

• All receipts must be dated
• All receipts must be related to EADDW travel only
• All receipts must be substantiated (original or copy)
• Food expenses cannot be reimbursed (do not submit receipts)

Applicant Requirements:

1. Complete online application form (when open)
2. Applicant or legal guardian must sign application
3. Cover all travel costs upfront
4. Make own travel arrangements
5. Maintain all receipts
6. Mail receipts to Danny Did office by May 15, 2026
7. Await reimbursement (issued in May 2026)

Application Criteria:

• Priority given to those who have not received prior Danny Did funding
• Anyone eligible to apply