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Epilepsy Ontario

Student is using her epilepsy experiences to guide others

July 6, 2023

By Deron Hamel Isabella De Sousa is dedicated to making it her mission to provide people with epilepsy the support and guidance that has helped her on her own journey of living with the condition. Diagnosed with epilepsy at a young age, Isabella says she experienced “a lot of anxiety and self-consciousness” growing up with…

Epilepsy Organizations Unite to Support Trans and Nonbinary Individuals with Epilepsy During Pride Month

June 29, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Epilepsy Organizations Unite to Support Trans and Nonbinary Individuals with Epilepsy During Pride Month Concord, ON – June 29, 2023 – Epilepsy Ontario, Epilepsy Ottawa and Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario are proud to announce a new collaboration aimed at addressing the unique healthcare challenges faced by trans and nonbinary people living with epilepsy.…

Student with epilepsy shares a unique bond with Vincent Van Gogh

June 22, 2023

By Deron Hamel Emily Greer says Vincent Van Gogh “has a special place” in her heart. Like Emily, the famous Dutch painter lived with epilepsy and even wrote about living with the condition. But there’s something else Emily sees in Van Gogh that others may not. And this comes from looking at one of his…

Doctoral student uses his experiences with epilepsy to inspire others

June 8, 2023

By Deron Hamel Tyler Herrington is completing his doctoral studies focused on climate-change research, defying the odds a childhood physician gave his parents when asked how epilepsy would impact his life. As a child living with epilepsy, Tyler’s parents were told by the doctor that epilepsy would prevent their son from living a rich and…