Narcolepsy at Work

Navigating the workplace with narcolepsy?
On August 31, 2022 narcolepsy advocates Tre Burge, Lindsey Kizer, and Nicole Zamary discussed gaining accommodations and practical tips with host Julie Flygare.

Meet our guests:
Tre Burge is a proud Iowa native and paraprofessional working with elementary school students with disabilities. He was diagnosed with narcolepsy type 1 at age 18, and advocates for narcolepsy awareness through content creation, local outreach, and his clothing brand, SLEPpY.

Lindsey Kizer is from Belmont, NC and leads her workplace’s Chronic Illness and Disabilities employee group. She was diagnosed with narcolepsy type 1 at 29 after living with many of the symptoms for over 15 years. She loves to bake, listen to live music, and spend time in her garden and with her husband and rescue pup.

Nicole Zamary is a hard-working Human Resources professional at the University of West Florida. After more than 15 years of struggling with unexplained exhaustion and sleepiness, she was diagnosed with narcolepsy type 2 at the age of 44. She is a compassionate individual, enthusiast of all things crafty, and a grandmother.

ABOUT THE SERIES:
Narcolepsy Nerd Alert is a live broadcast series diving deeper into specific topics related to narcolepsy. Hosted by an award-winning geek, Julie Flygare, each live event invites fellow #NarcolepsyNerds to explore unique aspects of the narcolepsy experience, contemplate bold questions, and learn from each other.

See upcoming Narcolepsy Nerd Alert topics, watch past episodes, and download accompanying toolkits on our website: https://project-sleep.com/narcolepsy-...