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Epilepsy York Region
Address | 11181 Yonge Street (2 blocks north of Elgin Mills)
Richmond Hill, Ontario
L4S 1L2 |
Phone | 905-508-5404 |
Fax | 905-508-0920 |
E-mail | info@epilepsyyork.ca |
Office Hours | Monday - Thursday, 10am - 4pm |
Staff | Paul Raymond, Executive Director
Jo-Ann Spadacini, Bookeeper |
Speaker's Presentation
Epilepsy York Region is pleased to provide public speakers for various community groups interested in epilepsy related topics. If you would like a speaker to come to your group to discuss epilepsy, first aid, and general information regarding epilepsy please contact David at epilepsyyork@gmail.com.
School Assemblies and Presentations for students, teachers and parents
Our information, education and healthy living department provides an interactive experience for students, teachers and parents, teaching them the importance of knowing "All About Epilepsy". Please contact David at epilepsyyork@gmail.com
Downloads:
Newsletter - Epigram, Winter 2007 (pdf)
Newsletter - Epigram, Spring 2007 (pdf)
Flyer for our next employment session (pdf)
Flyer for our Lunch Brunch sessions (pdf)
Press release for our March Awareness campaign (pdf)
Flyer for August 30 Picnic (jpg)
Epilepsy York Region is a non-profit, community-based, multi-service agency. Founded in 1988, it now provides support, education and advocacy to an estimated 7,300 to 14,600 people with epilepsy and their families in York Region.
Programs & Services
Support Groups
A warm, safe, mutually-supportive environment is provided so that those affected by a seizure disorder cn meet and share stories, coping strategies and issues.
- Parents of Children with Epilepsy Support Group
- Adults with Epilepsy Support Group
- Youth Social & Support Group
NEW IN 2004! Vaughan Support Group
Epilepsy York Region Resource Centre
Collection includes books, videos, CD-ROMs, and vertical files on issues relating to both the medical and non-medical aspects of living with a seizure disorder. Hosts public information meetings and workshops/seminars on timely issues for people with epilepsy and their families.
- Educational Presentations
- Community Public Information & Support Nights
- Health Promotion
Epilepsy & Employment
Services for people with epilepsy who are under-employed, un-employed, or seeking re-entry into the workforce. Includes intake, assessment, résumé preparation, referrals, volunteer opportunities, and advocacy.
Counselling
Intake, assessment and referral. Short-term, supportive counselling for adults with epilepsy and those who love, care for, or support them, following a solution-oriented model.
The Epigram
Quarterly, member newsletter offering the latest in treatments, news and events of interest to people living with epilepsy and their families.
Epilepsy Resource Kit for Employers & Workplaces
Our main goals in producing the kit are to educate employers about epilepsy and to demonstrate how we can work together to support workers and families living with a seizure disorder. The kit incorporates facts about epilepsy, information about job suitability and accommodation, as well as descriptions of our educational and support services, in a user-friendly portfolio format. Services of particular interest to employers include educational presentations, mediation, and our mobile resource centre.
To obtain a copy of the Employer Resource Kit (in hard-copy or .PDF format) for your workplace or for more information, please contact us by phone or email.
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Last Modified: 02/08/2008 03:22:39 PM
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