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Epilepsy Awareness

The 2023 #IAM1IN100 CAMPAIGN

February 21, 2023

  We are bringing back the #Iam1in100 campaign this March. Download the material below and help expand the representation of what it means to live with epilepsy. If you have epilepsy, download the sign that says “I have epilepsy and…” In the blank space provided, you can write about how you’re feeling or how you’re…

The Marcus Charles Petition to make Police Epilepsy Training MANDATORY!

October 12, 2022

The Canadian Epilepsy Alliance wants police training to be mandatory for all police across Canada. Sign the petition to change existing police training for the management of epilepsy and seizures – from elective to mandatory. https://www.change.org/p/make-epilepsy-training-for-police-mandatory

Hamilton Man tasered by Police during Epileptic Seizure on October 2nd 2022

October 12, 2022

The Canadian Epilepsy Alliance (CEA) does not condone any type of physical restraint when dealing with a seizure. Police Training for seizure management is available on their own Canadian Police Knowledge Network (CPKN) currently as an Elective Training Tool. The CEA is asking for support and partners to make this training MANDATORY for all police…