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Voices of Epilepsy

The Waymo Epilepsy Ontario Scholarship

June 1, 2026

Apply for the 2026 Scholarship Applications for the 2026 Waymo Epilepsy Ontario Scholarship are now open. Students interested in applying are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria and scholarship details below before submitting their application. Apply Now Application Deadline: Friday, August 14, 2026 Empowering Students Living with Epilepsy Across Ontario The Waymo Epilepsy Ontario Scholarship…

Judith Thompson brings epilepsy experience to debut novel

May 28, 2026

By Deron Hamel After having a seizure at age 9, Judith Thompson says her parents urged her not to tell anyone because, they said, people would be frightened and avoid her. Thompson, an award-winning Canadian playwright, screenwriter and recent first-time novelist, says her parents were doing what they thought was right and were trying to…

Hidden, not rare: Why Alex Johnson is using a sweater to raise epilepsy awareness

March 26, 2026

By Deron Hamel For Alex Johnson, the phrase “Epilepsy: Hidden, Not Rare” resonated with him when he saw it printed across a sweater at the Epilepsy Shop, Epilepsy Ontario’s online store. Alex, who is living with epilepsy, says he felt a personal connection with the message, which prompted him to buy the sweater. “The message…