People with epilepsy living in all regions of the province can expect to have increased access to consistent educational resources and supports in the next three years, thanks to a project funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Epilepsy Ontario has received funding for the From Isolation to Inclusion project, which aims to enhance the capacity…
Growing up with epilepsy, Tori Gleason faced many challenges. Now she’s hoping to turn the negative experiences that came with living with a seizure disorder into something she can use to help others. The 18-year-old is enrolled in the child and youth worker program at St. Lawrence College in Brockville, Ont. She’s planning to use…
If you’re looking to brighten your home or give someone a nice gift while supporting a good cause, look no further than your commute on the Toronto subway this week. Epilepsy Ontario and Epilepsy York Region are collaborating on a fundraising initiative until Aug. 30 to raise money for their organizations while educating the public…
Ten-month-old Kaitlyn Pogson is living with Dravet syndrome, a rare catastrophic form of intractable epilepsy that causes her to go into hour-long seizures every few days. When this happens, Kaitlyn must be rushed to hospital where she’s administered anti-seizure medication that has little impact and often produces side effects, such as reduced appetite. Her parents,…
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