Vienna, W.V. (AP) -- An 11-year-old West Virginia boy has been selected as a National Epilepsy Spokesperson.

Aaron Brownfield is expected to travel to Washington, D.C., on April 1 to gain congressional support for restoring the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The Vienna youth also will seek support for Epilepsy public health programs and more research toward a cure.

Epilepsy foundation president Eric Hargis says Aaron is an ideal candidate because of his desire to achieve his goals despite his challenges.

Aaron is one of 50 children between the ages of 7 and 16 with epilepsy participating in the national Kids Speak up! Campaign.

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