In the fall of 2011, 671 Canadians across the country participated in a survey entitled The Impact of Epilepsy on Canadians. Leger Marketing conducted the survey in both official languages. This is the first of its kind in Canada to explore the impact on life and health among adults living with the disorder. The findings…
March, 2007 For immediate release Do you know your rights? 1% of the population of Ontario has epilepsy. We are aware that people with epilepsy continue to be discriminated against and are forced into social isolation. We have chosen lavender as a flower and colour since the lavender flower is traditionally associated with solitude, symbolizing…
Want to get involved? Join a local epilepsy agency and become a member today. We need volunteers like you to raise public awareness in your community and to educate your local politicians about this common brain disorder. Epilepsy Ontario and local agencies are serving the needs of people living with epilepsy across Ontario, and to…
The purposes of the 1992 Advocacy Act are: to contribute to the empowerment of vulnerable persons and to promote respect for their rights, freedoms, autonomy and dignity; to provide advocacy services; to ensure that community development strategies are applied in the provision of advocacy services; to take into account the religion, culture and traditions of…
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