By Deron Hamel While recovering from a tonic-clonic seizure, Lyndsey Canini says she found inspiration and motivation to continue pursuing her studies in creative writing and criminology after learning about the life of one of the world’s most celebrated authors. At the time, the University of Ottawa student says she had been released from…
By Deron Hamel Luke Jan was 27 and working an office job in the private sector when he was diagnosed with epilepsy. The lack of accommodation Luke received from his employer following his diagnosis had a profound impact on him and would steer his career path in a new direction. At the time, Luke decided…
In a significant leap forward for epilepsy advocacy, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario has passed Motion 68. Introduced by MPP Natalie Pierre, this motion calls on the Ministry of Education to institute new policies across all Ontario school boards regarding the administration of epilepsy rescue medications in schools. The motion, that was passed at…
By Deron Hamel The winner of the Epilepsy Shop’s contest to name the cartoon brain mascot on the new Good Vibes line of T-shirts and hoodies says the experience of penning the winning entry – and being involved in the design process – has been “empowering.” Emma Silver received first-place honours in the Name the…
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