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Epilepsy Ontario

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…

WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK ON THE POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF A “CEA APP”

July 29, 2022

We invite you to share your expectations and opinions regarding the potential development of a Canadian Epilepsy Alliance mobile app. We are asking the epilepsy community (epilepsy agencies, epilepsy partners, people living with epilepsy, and families of people with epilepsy) to have a say in developing a potential CEA app. We are hoping to develop…