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 Amber Demers recalls the first time she experienced a seizure – it was in 2007, the day before classes began when she was a first-year university student. Shortly after, she was diagnosed with epilepsy. Simultaneously, Amber found herself facing two new challenges: living with a seizure disorder and dealing with a full-time…
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…
By Deron Hamel Taylor Thomas is planning to use her talents and education to help others living with seizure disorders. Taylor, who is working towards a BA in psychology with a focus on neuropsychology at Brock University, says she has been inspired by the people who have helped her flourish in life while managing her…
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