About Us...
Education programs offered by the Edmonton Epilepsy Association are developed to increase the knowledge and understanding of epilepsy for those who may live and work with persons living with epilepsy.
Epilepsy:
An Overview
Workshops for Individuals
and Families Newly
Diagnosed with Epilepsy
Are you a parent of a
child just diagnosed with
epilepsy, or are you newly diagnosed yourself?
Do you want to learn more about
epilepsy, seizures, first
aid, treatment, and
lifestyle issues?
Have questions you want to
ask?
Interested in
meeting others in similar
situations?
Every month, Edmonton
Epilepsy Association
offers an introduction to
epilepsy
workshop with
Epilepsy: An
Overview. Heather
Mayor, Education Coordinator,
provides this basic orientation
to epilepsy and allows
time to address your individual
questions. Each
workshop is held on the fourth
Wednesday of the
month, This workshop is free, but registration is
required, as it will only
be held with a minimum of
6 participants.
Please Contact Us to
find out more or to
register.
Learn about causes of epilepsy, types of seizures and first aid by hosting or attending an educational in-service. Tailored to the needs of each group, the Education Programs Coordinator will include components relevant to the audience. In-services are offered at no cost to schools for their teachers and students, community agencies for their staff and clients, group homes,
nursing homes, senior citizen groups, youth groups, employers, emergency services staff, and any interested group. People who attend our education
programs tell us that we "cleared up the myths", that "I feel so much better about everything" and that they "learned what to do if someone is having a seizure." These programs help to ensure that people with epilepsy are treated with understanding and respect. Contact Us to book an in-service today.
A lively educational program designed specifically for children under he age of 12, however, it appeals to young and old alike! These life like, child size puppets are made real through the special talents of a committed
group of volunteer puppeteers. Brian, who has epilepsy, and has friends Nam and Joanne, all go to the same school.
Together, they learn about seizures, first aid, medical tests to diagnose
epilepsy and famous people with epilepsy. New to Edmonton Epilepsy
as of the fall of 2002, Kids on the Block entertains and educates.
Presentations are offered at no cost, however donations are gratefully accepted to ensure this valuable educational program continues.
Contact Us to arrange a visit from the Kids on the Block - or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer puppeteer!
At least two free public forums are held annually, providing up-to-date information on a variety of issues that affect the lives of people with epilepsy. Past Public Forums have focused on:
- Employment
- Seizure Triggers and Control
- New Medications
- Treatment for Children and Youth with Epilepsy
- Living with Epilepsy – a Personal Perspective
- The Long Term Effects of Living with Epilepsy
- Living With and Overcoming the Stigma of Disability
Public Forums have been held at the Auditorium of the Glenrose
Rehabilitation Hospital and are open to members, clients, community
agency staff, teachers, health care workers, and the general public.
There is no cost to attend and refreshments are provided. Typically,
Public Forums are held in March and October through our partnership
with the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital.
The next public forum
is scheduled for October
13, 2005.
Contact Us to find out
more information.
These one or two day events provide more detailed information on epilepsy, and are held approximately every two years. Contact Us to get more information.
To learn more about epilepsy, visit our About Epilepsy section, or check out our Links page to connect with other epilepsy associations
.
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