Videos Catalogued
TITLE: All about Epilepsy
SOURCE: Epilepsy Ontario
YEAR: 1991
LENGTH: 18:40
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Seizures; First Aid; Awareness
AGE LEVEL: Family
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good
SUMMARY: Lists the aspects of the disorder, and how to take action when seizures occur. A good introduction to the subject.
COPIES: 2
TITLE: All Ways Welcome
SOURCE: Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation
YEAR: 1990
LENGTH: 18:30
SUBJECTS: Disabled; Accessibility; Humour
AGE LEVEL: Family
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
SUMMARY: Describes disabilities in general, and how to interact with the disabled. Done with humour.
COPIES: 2
TITLE: And Life Goes On
SOURCE: Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA)
YEAR: 1990
LENGTH: 15:35
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Parenting; Family; Children
AGE LEVEL: Adults (Young Parents)
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
SUMMARY: Teaches parents how to cope with the epileptic child. Lists options and offers hope.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Antiepileptic Drugs
SOURCE: University of Minnesota
YEAR: 1981
LENGTH: 14:20
SUBJECTS: Medicine; Neurology; Medications
AGE LEVEL: Medical Students
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Fair
SUMMARY: Information about anticonvulsant drugs for medical students.
COPIES: 2
TITLE: Antiepileptic Medication: Why?
SOURCE: University of Minnesota
YEAR: 198?
LENGTH: 10:45
SUBJECTS: Guidance; Health; Epilepsy; Medications; Youth
AGE LEVEL: Children/Young Adults
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good
SUMMARY: Advice for young people about how to manage their daily intake of medication. Stresses the importance of following the doctor's instructions.
COPIES: 2
TITLE: Asthma in the School
SOURCE: The Lung Association
YEAR: 199?
LENGTH: 8:00
SUBJECTS: Asthma; Respiratory
AGE LEVEL: Children
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good
SUMMARY: 10-20% of children suffer from asthma. There is a need for the general public to become more informed. The most effective treatments are special medications and the control of environmental triggers, such as dust, mould, smoke, pollen, cold air, wind, and pets.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Because You Are My Friend
SOURCE: Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA)
YEAR: 1988
LENGTH: 5:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Guidance; Children
AGE LEVEL: Children
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good
SUMMARY: Explains to children how to accept a friend with epilepsy. Stresses knowledge and understanding.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Believe in Yourself: Be Drug Free
SOURCE: IDA Drugs
YEAR: 1990
LENGTH: 18:00
SUBJECTS: Health; Guidance; Substance Abuse
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good
AGE LEVEL: Young Adults
SUMMARY: Olympic gold medalist shows how drug abuse is harmful. Somewhat dated.
COPIES: 2
TITLE: Bingo: Putting Charities First
SOURCE: Top Rank Bingo
YEAR: 199?
LENGTH: 12:00
SUBJECTS: Fundraising; Recreation; Nonprofit Organizations
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Adults
SUMMARY: Shows how bingo halls can increase revenues for charities.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Calming the Storm: Surgery by Design
SOURCE: University Hospital, London, ON
YEAR: 1994
LENGTH: 16:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Medicine; Neurosurgery; Brain
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: A patient who suffers from frequent seizures decides to have surgery. He is admitted to a hospital for evaluation, where he is given tests, such as an EEG and MRI, as well as brain mapping. He is found to be a good candidate whose surgery will probably be successful.
COPIES: 4 English, 1 Spanish
TITLE: Canadian Generic Drugs: An Overview
SOURCE: Canadian Drug Manufacturers Association
YEAR: 200?
LENGTH: 19:00
SUBJECTS: Medications – Cost; Health
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: Buying generic drugs rather than brand name equivalents is a popular way of saving money on prescriptions. The quality of generic drugs is identical, and they are safe, readily available, and carefully tested to meet health standards. Generics are affected by the length of time that a patent on a new drug remains in effect.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: The Child and the Family
SOURCE: Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA)
YEAR: 1986
LENGTH: 14:20
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Seizures; Children; Family; Parenting
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: There are three quarters of a million children who suffer from epilepsy in the United States. Often, the occurrence of their seizures begins at an early age. Topics include: epilepsy terms and definitions, types and causes of seizures, coping with epilepsy, medical diagnosis, fear and stigma, intelligence, epilepsy in the classroom, discipline and behaviour problems, participation in sports, and anticonvulsant medications and their side effects.
COPIES: 6
TITLE: Children: Living with Epilepsy
SOURCE: Waking Dreams Productions
YEAR: 1994
LENGTH: 42:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Seizures; Children
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Fair
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: Epilepsy and seizure disorders in children are explained. Topics include: causes and symptoms of seizures, myths, labels and stigma, types of seizures, first aid, anticonvulsants, effects on family members, effects on other children, and epilepsy in the classroom.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Chinese Educational Forum
SOURCE: The Conference
YEAR: 1999
LENGTH: 1:24:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Conferences; Chinese Language
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Fair
AGE LEVEL: Adult
SUMMARY: Three lectures given at the conference held on October 16, 1999. Dr. Chu speaks on epilepsy (basic), Dr. Yim discusses pediatric epilepsy, and Dr. Hoi evaluates alternative therapies. In Cantonese.
COPIES: 2
TITLE: The Comprehensive Clinical Management of the Epilepsies
SOURCE: Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA)
YEAR: 1984
LENGTH: 17:20
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Counselling; Psychology
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: The treatment of epilepsy is approached as multidisciplinary, involving sociology, psychology, education, vocational rehabilitation, nursing and pharmacology. The patient, in this case, is a teenage girl, whose school performance is below average. Her problem is identified as a lack of guidance, inadequate followup, and the need to be helped by a team of specialists. Narrated by Fritz E. Dreifuss. Accompanied by booklet.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Confident Public Speaking: A Videocassette Seminar (2 Volumes)
SOURCE: CareerTrack Publications
YEAR: 1992
LENGTH: volume 1: 1:21:00; volume 2: 1:33:00
SUBJECTS: Psychology; Public Speaking
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good
AGE LEVEL: Adult/Young Adult
SUMMARY: Contents: volume 1: techniques for overcoming speaking fears and preparing successful presentations; volume 2: techniques to help you put poise and polish in all your speeches. Presented by Dr. Roko Paskov.
COPIES: 2
TITLE: Degrassi Junior High Series, Volume 18: Stagefright
SOURCE: Direct Cinema Limited
YEAR: 1987
LENGTH: 26:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Television Drama; Youth
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Children/Young Adult
SUMMARY: An episode from the popular CBC-TV series. Caitlin is embarrassed and worried about her future when she's diagnosed as an epileptic. Her classmates react to her disorder in different ways.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: An EEG Is Not an EGG
SOURCE: University of Minnesota
YEAR: 1983
LENGTH: 13:00
SUBJECTS: EEG; Head Injury; Brain; Neurology; Children
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Fair
AGE LEVEL: Children/Young Adult
SUMMARY: A boy falls off of his bicycle and suffers a concussion. To be safe, he is given an EEG, to see if there is any brain damage. Before the test, his friend, who has epilepsy, explains what is going to happen in the doctor's office.
COPIES: 2
TITLE: EEG of Seizures
SOURCE: University of Minnesota
YEAR: 1981
LENGTH: 38:00
SUBJECTS: Medicine; Neurology; EEG; Epilepsy; Seizures
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Fair
AGE LEVEL: Doctors and Medical Students
SUMMARY: Shows how and why the EEG is used to detect epilepsy and its value as a diagnostic tool. The EEG pinpoints the type of seizure in order to prescribe the best possible treatment. Contains many complex technical terms and detailed diagrams.
COPIES: 2
TITLE: Epilepsy: A Closer Look
SOURCE: Epilepsy Sudbury-Manitoulin
YEAR: 1991
LENGTH: 10:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Advocacy; Nonprofit Organizations; Awareness
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: Designed to help epileptics understand more about themselves and to be aware of the services available to them. Epilepsy Sudbury-Manitoulin was founded in 1986 to provide programs, to educate the public and to promote epilepsy awareness. It incorporated in 1988, and changed its name in 1991. Like other chapters in Ontario, it is a nonprofit organization funded by private donations. The territory under its jurisdiction is extensive, and volunteers donate their time to perform the necessary services.
COPIES: 2
TITLE: Epilepsy: Definition
SOURCE: Medical Video Library
YEAR: 198?
LENGTH: 10:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Medicine; Neurology
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good
AGE LEVEL: Doctors and Medical Students
SUMMARY: Presented by Dr. Jacob Schneiderman, Neurologist. General video on epilepsy defining special terms and explaining concepts related to epilepsy.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Epilepsy: Disclosure in the Workplace
SOURCE: Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota
YEAR: 1988
LENGTH: 24:50
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Employment; Legal; Human Rights
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Fair
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: Deals with various issues related to disclosure in the workplace, such as when and how to disclose, human rights, job interviews, job stress, liability, work-related injuries, misconceptions, ignorance and stigma, respect and acceptance, special accommodations, job applications, using machinery, and dealing with co-workers.
COPIES: 3
TITLE: Epilepsy: First Aid for Seizures
SOURCE: University of Minnesota
YEAR: 1980
LENGTH: 16:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Seizures; First Aid
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Fair
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: Explains what to do when a seizure occurs and how to gain control over what is happening. A first seizure is unsettling for all of those involved, but it is important to let it run its course and to protect the patient from injury, talk to him/her quickly, and stay with him/her. Somewhat dated, but contains valuable information.
COPIES: 4
TITLE: Epilepsy: It's Not What You Think
SOURCE: Epilepsy & Parkinson's Centre, Victoria, BC
YEAR: 1984
LENGTH: 30:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Seizures
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Fair (not recommended)
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: General information about epilepsy. Topics include: seizure types, electrical activity in the brain, public ignorance/attitudes, anticonvulsant drugs, the patient's family's grieving process, disclosure in employment, driving, first aid for seizures, information sources and self-help/support groups. Very dated.
COPIES: 2
TITLE: Epilepsy: Medical Management
SOURCE: University of British Columbia
YEAR: 1985
LENGTH: 15:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Guidance; Medications
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Fair
AGE LEVEL: Adults
SUMMARY: Teaches how adults should administer antiepileptic drugs to a child. Part four of a series. Dated.
COPIES: 5
TITLE: Epilepsy: Quality of Life
SOURCE: Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA)
YEAR: 1987
LENGTH: 41:24
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Life Skills
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Fair
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: Portrays the lives of four epileptic patients. Takes place in a doctor's office. Dated.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Epilepsy: Treatment
SOURCE: Medical Video Library
YEAR: 199?
LENGTH: 10:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Neurology; Medicine
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: Brief guide to coping with epilepsy. Presented by Dr. Joseph Bruni. Part of a neurology series.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Epilepsy and the Family
SOURCE: Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA)
YEAR: 1989
LENGTH: 12:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Parenting; Family; Children
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: When a child is diagnosed with epilepsy, he or she quickly becomes the focus of family life. This film describes what several families were able to learn and how they were able to cope. After their first reaction of shock and fear, they later learn that medical advances have made a normal life possible for their child, and that public attitudes and misinformation are really their biggest obstacles. Topics include family dynamics, educating the school, seeking special help/services, support groups, counselling, acceptance and hope, and self-esteem issues for the child.
COPIES: 2
TITLE: Epilepsy in Children
SOURCE: Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA)
YEAR: 1989
LENGTH: 22:47
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Children; Parenting
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: Discusses pediatric epilepsy from a primary care perspective. Topics include: first seizures, diagnostic testing, anticonvulsant drugs, clinical history, types of seizures, and participation in sports.
COPIES: 2
TITLE: Epilepsy in the Teen Years
SOURCE: Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA)
YEAR: 1990
LENGTH: 12:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Adolescence; Youth
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Children/Young Adult
SUMMARY: Discusses epilepsy-related issues for teens, including independence, peer pressure, teachers, socializing, support groups, depression, use of drugs and alcohol, driving, triggers, medications, nutrition, adequate rest, disclosure, and acceptance.
COPIES: 2
TITLE: Epilepsy Is: Program 1 (Grades 1-4) and Program 2 (Grades 5-12)
SOURCE: University of Minnesota
YEAR: 197?
LENGTH: program 1: 10:45; program 2: 13:53
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Seizures; Children
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Fair
AGE LEVEL: Children
SUMMARY: Brief description of how and why seizures occur. Uses examples to explain the subject to children. Somewhat dated.
COPIES: 2 (Program 1); 3 (Program 2)
TITLE: Exploring Self Employment: Opportunities for People with Disabilities
SOURCE: Ontario Ministry of Citizenship
YEAR: 198?
LENGTH: 34:00
SUBJECTS: Disabled; Entrepreneur; Small Business; Marketing; Finance
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good (Close-Captioned)
AGE LEVEL: Adult/Young Adult
SUMMARY: Many disabled people choose to be self-employed, and are very successful. Topics include: decision-making, starting up, special needs, market surveys, perseverance, survival skills, interpersonal skills, management, personal satisfaction, self-esteem and helping others.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Fight for Life (With Jerry Lewis)
SOURCE: National Film Trust Company
YEAR: 1986
LENGTH: 2:00:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Television Drama; Parenting
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: Inspiring dramatization about a father, played by Jerry Lewis, who seeks to save the life of his daughter.
COPIES: 2
TITLE: A Fighting Choice
SOURCE: Walt Disney Company
YEAR: 1986
LENGTH: 1:46:35
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Drama; Surgery
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: A young man with epilepsy considers his options, and finally decides to undergo brain surgery.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: The Final Ingredient
SOURCE: Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association of Canada
YEAR: 198?
LENGTH: 13:30
SUBJECTS: Medicine; Guidance; Medications
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Fair
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: A summary of how drugs are manufactured and distributed in Canada. Stresses the importance of taking dosages as directed. Dated.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: First Do No Harm
SOURCE: The Charlie Foundation
YEAR: 1997
LENGTH: 1:30:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Medicine; Television Drama; Nutrition
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: A young boy from a working-class family is diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy. His parents then learn that, due to a technicality, the father's health plan will not cover any of the medical expenses. This leads to financial and emotional problems that place great stress on the family members. After it was found that medication did not stop the boy from having seizures, his parents took him to John Hopkins University in Baltimore, where he entered their program and was placed on the ketogenic diet, with more positive results. Inspiring drama, well-acted, starring Meryl Streep.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Get In Line
SOURCE: Canadian Inline Skating Trade Association
YEAR: 1996
LENGTH: 21:00
SUBJECTS: Exercise; Recreation; Sports; Safety; Accident Prevention
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Picture quality is below average, sound is good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: Topics on this sport include: safety, comfort, protective equipment, warm up exercises, taking lessons, posture and positioning, obeying traffic rules and local bylaws, walking, passing, turning, stopping (braking), injury prevention, performing stunts, controlling speed on hills, falling safely and playing hockey.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: The Guys at Townhouse P2: A Story of Changing Lives
SOURCE: Toronto Association for Community Living (MTACL)
YEAR: 1997
LENGTH: 30:00
SUBJECTS: Developmentally Disabled; Community Living; Housing
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: This is the story of three families working together to help their adult children move towards independent living. In the '90s, the focus in the caring for developmentally disabled persons has shifted from the institution to the family and the community. But, these new challenges can sometimes provide new opportunities. Chris, Sean, Vince and their families have had to rethink their situation in light of these changes, and are now taking positive and inspiring steps towards an exciting future full of growth and self-determination for all concerned. It's a story of the changing economic and social realities of our time but, mostly, it's a story of changing lives.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: How Medicines Work
SOURCE: Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA)
YEAR: 1989
LENGTH: 10:00
SUBJECTS: Medications; Medicine; Epilepsy; Health
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Fair
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: Anticonvulsant drugs are similar in most ways to other drugs. Their purpose is to control the frequency and severity of seizures without causing adverse side effects. It is important for the patient to take the drug that helps him/her the most, not to stop or change their medications without the consent of their doctor, and to take medicine regularly and at the time when it will benefit him/her the most. The eventual goal is to be able to discontinue the drugs and also be seizure-free.
COPIES: 2
TITLE: How to Recognize and Classify Seizures and Epilepsy
SOURCE: Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA)
YEAR: 1991
LENGTH: 25:28
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Seizures; Medicine
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Fair
AGE LEVEL: Doctors and Medical Students
SUMMARY: Medical information for doctors. The most important part of treating epilepsy is to make the correct diagnosis. This involves identifying the type of seizure and the type of epileptic syndrome. Family history and clinical observation are both important. Once this is done, medicine can be prescribed, or surgery can be planned.
COPIES: 2
TITLE: I Have Epilepsy, Too
SOURCE: Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA)
YEAR: 1989
LENGTH: 9:43
SUBJECTS: Pediatric Epilepsy; Children; Personal Narratives; Seizures
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Children, beginning at preschool
SUMMARY: Young children describe their experiences with epilepsy in their own words. They explain what having a seizure is like, how they follow their doctor's instructions and obtain the necessary medical care, and the social problems that they have due to the fear/ignorance of other children and teachers.
COPIES: 2
TITLE: An Illustrated Classification of Seizures
SOURCE: University of Minnesota
YEAR: 1981
LENGTH: 29:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Seizures; Medicine; Neurology
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good/Fair
AGE LEVEL: Doctors and Medical Students
SUMMARY: A detailed breakdown of concepts related to epilepsy and seizures into divisions and subdivisions. Somewhat dated.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Implantation of the NeuroCybernetic Prosthesis (NCP) System
SOURCE: Cyberonics
YEAR: 1993
LENGTH: 14:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Medicine; Surgery; Assistive Devices; Pacemakers; Brain
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Doctors and Medical Students. Viewer Discretion: surgery procedure shown is graphic.
SUMMARY: This special prosthesis uses vagal nerve stimulation in order to prevent refractory seizures. The surgical implantation procedure is shown and described, the generator is placed in a cavity of the chest near the neck area, and electrodes are placed around the vagus nerve.
COPIES: 2
TITLE: Implementing Self-Directed Work Teams (3 Volumes)
SOURCE: CareerTrack Publications
YEAR: 1992
LENGTH: volume 1: 1:09:00; volume 2: 1:09:00; volume 3: 1:06:00
SUBJECTS: Team Building; Management; Leadership; Business
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good/Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Adult
SUMMARY: Presented as a video seminar by Loren Ankarlo. The breakthrough method for increasing productivity, sparking innovation and reducing costs. Contents: volume 1: definition and description of self-directed work teams; volume 2: pre-implementation phase; volume 3: implementation and post-implementation phases.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: An Introduction to the Ketogenic Diet: A Treatment for Pediatric Epilepsy
SOURCE: The Charlie Foundation
YEAR: 1997
LENGTH: 1:00:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Children; Medicine; Nutrition; Seizures
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: In 25% of children's cases, medicine and/or surgery are not adequate to prevent seizures. In the 1920's, the ketogenic diet was originated and used at the Johns Hopkins Nutrition Clinic. In 50% of cases, seizures were stopped completely, and an additional 25% had partial success. The diet consists mainly of fats, involves no weight gain, and is applied in a hospital for two years. Afterwards, the diet can be discontinued. The most important ingredient needed is a positive attitude from the patient and his/her family. Doctors still do not know exactly why this diet works. Hosted by Meryl Streep. Also includes "A Kid's Introduction to the Ketogenic Diet."
COPIES: 1
TITLE: The Journal (documentary): Epilepsy
SOURCE: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
YEAR: 1992
LENGTH: 24:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy: Neurology; Surgery; Children; Seizures
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: Television documentary about young people who required brain surgery to stop their seizures. During brain surgery, the source of the seizures is removed, but the operation is very complicated and can involve great risks, such as paralysis. However, the success rate is 75%, and doctors are becoming more skilled with advances in medicine. The final decision to operate is reserved for the patient after a seizure conference. The location of the abnormal area of the brain often determines success.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Lifelines
SOURCE: TV Ontario
YEAR: 1993
LENGTH: 29:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Medicine; Neurosurgery; Seizures
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: A visit to the University Hospital in London, Ontario, where brain surgery is performed. A twenty-four year old female patient chooses to undergo the operation in order to be seizure-free. Her seizures have occurred since childhood, and she experiences three complex partial seizures daily. An EEG and psychological tests are used to determine whether she is a good candidate. After the operation, the post-surgical evaluation period is one year in length.
COPIES: 4
TITLE: Living with Epilepsy
SOURCE: Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA)
YEAR: 1990
LENGTH: 13:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Life Skills; Personal Narratives
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: A group of adults describe their experiences with epilepsy. Topics include: positive attitudes, taking medications, effect on family members, caring for dependent children, head injury prevention, the problem of overprotection, fear, isolation, participation in sports, and personal money management.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Living with Epilepsy
SOURCE: University of British Columbia
YEAR: 1985
LENGTH: 17:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Life Skills; Youth; Personal Narratives
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Fair
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: Young people discuss their nonmedical management of epilepsy. Topics include: working with the doctor, coping with parents, marriage, genetics, friendships, participation in sports, overprotection, babysitters, sleep, swimming/bathing, dealing with teachers and fellow students, stress, driving, alcohol use, pregnancy, support/self-help groups and locating sources of epilepsy information.
COPIES: 6
TITLE: The Manager as Coach: A New Concept in Management Training (3 Volumes)
SOURCE: CareerTrack Publications
YEAR: 1993
LENGTH: volume 1: 1:22:00; volume 2: 1:10:00; volume 3: 1:09:00
SUBJECTS: Management; Team Building; Leadership; Business
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good/Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Adult
SUMMARY: Videocassette seminar presented by Marion Howell. Contents: volume 1: the six steps of coaching based on a model; volume 2: team building and problem-solving; volume 3: coaching: helping employees reach their potential
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Me and My World
SOURCE: Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA)
YEAR: 1981
LENGTH: 13:45
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Seizures; Children
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Children to Young Adult
SUMMARY: Children describe, in their own words, how they live with their seizure disorders. Topics include: the human brain, description of a seizure, what to do when a seizure occurs, causes of seizures, diagnostic tests, anticonvulsant drugs, and interacting with other children. Accompanied by storybook and teacher's guide.
COPIES: 5
TITLE: Milestones in Medicine: New Horizons in the Control of Seizure Disorders
SOURCE: Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA)
YEAR: 1988
LENGTH: 32:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Seizures; Medicine; Medications; Surgery
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: Recent scientific progress has meant that 80% of epileptic patients are now able to control their seizures. Diagnostic tests have increased in their precision and the international system of classification identifies the type of seizure and the choice of therapy. Antiepileptic drugs are specialized in their intent, but often have side effects. The goal of drug therapy is to stop using medication completely and remain seizure-free. In 20% of cases, drugs are not effective, and surgery is then considered. The decision depends on the individual patient and on risk measurement. Recently, the team or comprehensive approach to treating epilepsy has been used, with social/cultural emphasis.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Minute!
SOURCE: Ligue de Epilepsie du Quebec
YEAR: 1990
LENGTH: 13:34
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; French Language
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Fair
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: A description of epilepsy in French.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: One in 100: The Impact of Epilepsy
SOURCE: University of British Columbia
YEAR: 1984
LENGTH: 47:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Psychosocial Issues
AGE LEVEL: Family
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good/Fair
SUMMARY: A panel discussion about the social impact of epilepsy. Epilepsy is well known, but not as well understood. The emotional reactions of fear and superstition have created myths and misconceptions. This is resolved by public education and sharing of information. In addition to medical care, the non-medical treatment of epilepsy is also important, in the form of emotional support and education. Common sense is used in order to deal with the patient as a whole person. Knowledge creates a sense of control, personal feelings are discussed, and the situation is carefully handled by experts. The biggest obstacle to success is the problem of social stigma and the loss of self-esteem. Family members are involved in this long-term, ongoing approach.
COPIES: 2
TITLE: Opening Doors
SOURCE: Lions Foundation/DogGuides Canada
YEAR: 2001
LENGTH: 9:00
SUBJECTS: Disabled; Special Skills Dogs; Life Skills
AGE LEVEL: Family
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
SUMMARY: The visually impaired, the hearing impaired and the physically disabled can gain a sense of mobility and independence through the use of guide dogs. Feelings of safety, stability and confidence are created, as these well-trained animals assist the patient both at home and out of doors. The dogs can help by predicting danger before it happens.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: The Operation
SOURCE: The Learning Channel
YEAR: 198?
LENGTH: 44:00
SUBJECTS: Medicine; Neurosurgery; Brain
AGE LEVEL: Adults
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Fair
SUMMARY: Brain surgery is performed on a patient. The surgery takes place while the patient is awake, to prevent surgical errors and create a better chance of success. Viewer discretion is advised due to filming of the operation.
COPIES: 2
TITLE: Organizing and Governing the Agency
SOURCE: United Way
YEAR: 199?
LENGTH: 2:00:00
SUBJECTS: Social Service Agencies; Nonprofit Organizations; Board Development; Management
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Fair (at best)
AGE LEVEL: Adult
SUMMARY: A video of a training workshop given by the United Way Agency. The discussion is led by two representatives of the United Way using input from the audience. Topics include: committees, advisory boards, mission statements, policy manuals, decision making and prioritizing, planning, parliamentary procedures, funding, accounting and budgeting, community involvement, recruitment and orientation, evaluation and recognition, training and development, creating job descriptions and organizational charts, group psychology, feedback, annual meetings, and information and resource sharing. Useful subject matter, but inferior production quality.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: The Piano Man's Daughter: A Tale of Mortality and Chance
SOURCE: Sullivan Entertainment Inc.
YEAR: 2001
LENGTH: 1:55:00
SUBJECTS: Film; Fiction; Drama; Human Behaviour
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: During the 1930's, Charlie Kilworth, a piano-player turned ballroom dancer, has many liaisons; usually with older women. Given the madness that runs in his family, he avoids most relationships – out of fear that he may pass on some form of hereditary affliction. However, when he begins to fall in love with a seductive blues singer in his band, Charlie also starts to comprehend why his mother, Lily, is a visionary who has been obsessed her entire life by fire. Charlie pieces together stories of how his superstitious Irish ancestors made disastrous attempts to shut away earlier family visionaries. Slowly, he begins to grapple with the supernatural images that have plagued his mother. Once he discovers what the secret image is that lurks in Lily's flames, he is able to accept his mother's illness and to arrive at the resolution of his own quandaries about fatherhood. Based on the novel by Timothy Findley. Starring Christian Campbell, Stockard Channing and Wendy Crewson.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
SOURCE: Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA)
YEAR: 1991
LENGTH: 16:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Estate Planning; Parenting; Law; Pensions
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Adult
SUMMARY: Parents of a child with special needs should ensure that the child is able to cope after they die, or when they can no longer look after them. The child needs to become independent, to feel less isolated and to participate in the community. Children who have severe seizures may need a special residential facility. The time to make these decisions is in the present. Because there may be restrictions placed on government assistance for a disabled person, the parents should plan carefully to supplement the government benefits while keeping the child eligible. This can be done with a special trust fund. One way of learning how is to talk to other parents of disabled children, and learn from their experiences.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Psychology: The Study of Human Behaviour: Episode 4: The Brain-Mind Connection
SOURCE: TV Ontario
YEAR: 1989
LENGTH: 28:37
SUBJECTS: Brain; Psychology; Medicine; Neurology
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: The example of a boy who undergoes radical brain surgery, and recovers, is used as an illustration of the human brain's ability to adapt. The different parts of the brain are listed, and their functions are described in detail. Behavioural tests are used by scientists to learn about how communication occurs. The parts of the brain work together in a system of functional specialization. Experiments with rats identify environmental and social influences on behaviour, as well as anatomical differences, with the purpose of gearing the human body to its brain's potential. They are done using stimulation and enriched environments to show both chemical differences and reasoning skills.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Psychology: The Study of Human Behaviour: Episode 7: Learning
SOURCE: TV Ontario
YEAR: 1990
LENGTH: 28:37
SUBJECTS: Psychology; Brain; Learning; Education; Behaviour
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: People change their behaviour according to what works for them and what doesn't. The two processes of classical conditioning and of operant conditioning are defined. Classical conditioning was researched by Pavlov, using experiments with salivating dogs. A conditional stimulus was found to result in a conditional response. This is also called learning by association. Operant conditioning was researched by Skinner, where behaviour was shown to be dependent on its consequences. Experiments with animals identified the process of reinforcing consequences. This was applied to train special skills dogs for the disabled to act on command, and to be rewarded for their behaviour. This concept can also be applied to change the behaviours of emotionally and socially disturbed children, in a supportive environment, using a system of rewards for good behaviour.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Psychology: The Study of Human Behaviour: Episode 8: Memory
SOURCE: TV Ontario
YEAR: 1989
LENGTH: 28:37
SUBJECTS: Psychology; Brain; Memory; Hormones; Amnesia
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: The example of the Kennedy assassination of 1963 is used to illustrate how a shocking event can leave a lasting memory for those who were present at the time. Memory is defined as changes in the nervous system based on selective experiences. Scientists learn how these changes are produced and regulated, and what their nature is. When a person becomes excited, hormones, such as adrenalin, are released into the bloodstream. At the same time, brain cells are activated by electrical impulses and memories are formed by the connections between brain cells, called synapses. When there is brain damage, there can be memory impairment, such as when an elderly person suffers from Alzheimer's Disease. Scientists attempt to improve the memory using chemicals, with the goal of creating a "memory drug." Memory can be distorted when new information is introduced and the memory is triggered in a different way. Recollections can be changed when routines are altered with a special event. People connect the past and the present based on repeated experiences. Memory is selective, and people tend to remember what they consider to be important.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Psychology: The Study of Human Behaviour: Episode 9: Decision Making and Problem Solving
SOURCE: TV Ontario
YEAR: 1989
LENGTH: 28:37
SUBJECTS: Psychology; Decision Making; Problem Solving; Stress Management
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: Every choice involves the making of a decision. Decisions can either be rational, where logical reasons are found to justify choices, or irrational, involving the emotions and personal biases. Judging is part of human nature, as is the dilemma of resolving problem situations. Deductions are made with conclusions that are based on evidence and the truth, while inductions are made when one has made a leap of faith. When we decide, we consider all options and weigh different alternatives in order to make a reasonable decision. Stress is often an important factor, where choices must be made quickly and our ability to choose is severely limited. When we solve a problem, we develop a plan that we then evaluate, and create strategies based on our need to understand the problem. We go on to monitor our strategies to determine what does and doesn't work. Sometimes, we have to change ourselves in order to solve a problem. Our judgments are often based on our personal beliefs and are not always realistic. We can be led astray, and are prone to errors in judgment. We also have a tendency to express our personal biases and can be distracted by outside influences, such as the media. To become better problem solvers, we need to improve our reasoning skills. In order to train human reasoning, we challenge assumptions and look for hints that will help to solve problems. Some decisions, called acts of heroism, are made under extreme stress, when a crucial decision is made after adapting to a problem with great haste. Such experiences enrich our lives, give us perspective and improve our relationships.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Psychology: The Study of Human Behaviour: Adolescent Development
SOURCE: TV Ontario
YEAR: 1990
LENGTH: 28:37
SUBJECTS: Psychology; Behaviour; Youth; Personal Development
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: As a child matures into an adult, there are changes in physical appearance, social identity, and intellectual and moral development. We begin to find out who we are, what we want and where we are going. The stage from age ten to twenty is usually difficult, filled with positive energy and creating conflict. As the body matures sexually with puberty, we feel older than we really are and are not emotionally or intellectually ready to cope. Sexual attitudes and behaviours are expressed and sexual relationships are formed. We start to become our own person and exert our independence. Often we appear selfish, self-absorbed and egocentric, but these are healthy impulses, even though families are not always supportive. We become self-conscious and create an imaginary audience, but this is a temporary stage that we outgrow. Peer group pressure to conform often is in conflict with our personal standards. Socializing is healthy, and we turn to our families and friends for help in solving our problems. We develop a need for belonging, and experiment with new behaviours. Creative thinking and logic become a part of us, and we learn skills which we use to form relationships. This period of questioning is considered healthy, as we develop responsibility towards others. We begin to exert our reasoning powers, form our ethical standards based on our own sense of truth and justice, clarify our values, resolve moral dilemmas and become concerned with social issues. This stage is characterized by idealism and enthusiasm.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: A Question of Epilepsy
SOURCE: Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA)
YEAR: 1989
LENGTH: 30:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Seizures; First Aid; Stigma
PRODUCTIION QUALITY: Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: The following questions are posed, and then answered in detail: What Is Epilepsy?, What Causes Epilepsy?, What Do You Do If Someone Has A Seizure?, Are All Seizures The Same?, How Is Epilepsy Treated?, Can People With Epilepsy Lead Active Lives? and What Is The Biggest Problem People With Epilepsy Face?
COPIES: 2
TITLE: The Rest of the Family
SOURCE: Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA)
YEAR: 1991
LENGTH: 16:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Seizures; Family; Parenting; Siblings
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: Problems can occur in the family unit when one of the children experiences seizures. Stress is created, and siblings often resent the special attention that the sick child receives. This can be accompanied by their feeling neglected or unappreciated, introversion or loneliness, fear, guilt, a sense of loss, being withdrawn, and hiding personal feelings. Parents should listen carefully to what the other siblings have to say. Family counselling, often through a local epilepsy chapter, will help the family to cope. The other children should also be made to feel important. The process can help to unify a family when a healthy attitude exists.
COPIES: 4
TITLE: Seizure Disorders and the School II (Secondary)
SOURCE: Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA)
YEAR: 1991
LENGTH: 15:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Seizures; Children; Youth; Education
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: Epilepsy/seizure disorders are defined, and the different types are described. It is stressed that the patient should not be prevented from reaching his/her potential, should be treated with understanding, and need not lose their self-esteem. The teacher should be informed of the situation, and eliminate any misunderstandings that the other students may have. First aid in the event of a seizure is described. The psychosocial effects of epilepsy are also explained. An epileptic seizure can serve as a learning experience for the rest of the class when it is handled correctly. The patient needs to be accepted and to be included in school life.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Some Friends of Mine: Personal Viewpoints on Epilepsy
SOURCE: University of British Columbia
YEAR: 1985
LENGTH: 22:35
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Seizures; Children; Youth; Personal Narratives
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: Children who experience a seizure often will not talk about it, will be embarrassed, and may even try to hide the fact. This video looks at epilepsy through their eyes. An understanding teacher can explain a seizure to the other students, and dispel any misconceptions or stigma that may occur. Videos of children actually experiencing different types of seizures are shown. After the seizure, he/she may feel unaware, confused or very tired. It is important for the other students to remain calm, be reassuring and to stay with the patient and talk to him/her.
COPIES: 4
TITLE: Something So Big: Teenagers & Cancer
SOURCE: Hospital for Sick Children
YEAR: 1995
LENGTH: 13:00
SUBJECTS: Medicine; Hospitals; Cancer; Youth; Chemotherapy
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Young Adult
SUMMARY: Teenagers diagnosed with cancer, and who underwent surgery and/or chemotherapy, describe their experiences in their own words. Topics include: being bald, suffering from side effects, making up for schoolwork missed, how they were treated by their teachers, and how other teenagers reacted when they became aware of their illness. They concluded that the experience made them stronger, gave them confidence and taught them how to deal with the big problems in life.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Special Events
SOURCE: Mo Davies, Ottawa
YEAR: 199?
LENGTH: 2:04:00
SUBJECTS: Nonprofit Organizations; Fundraising; Media Relations; Awareness; Marketing; Management
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good/Fair
AGE LEVEL: Adult
SUMMARY: Videotape of a workshop, led by Mo Davies, about organizing special events for fundraising purposes, and attended by members of Epilepsy Ontario chapters. Topics include: timing and scheduling, budgeting and cost-cutting, appealing to special populations, risk factors, competing with other events, liability and insurance, having fun, volunteer recruitment, the psychology of giving, setting deadlines, etc.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Spellbound: Epilepsy Surgery and the Family
SOURCE: Heartland Motion Pictures
YEAR: 1993
LENGTH: 24:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Surgery; Medicine; Neurology; Family; Children
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: An intimate and emotional documentary that examines two families coping with and, to a degree, through surgery, overcoming their experience with epilepsy.
COPIES: 4
TITLE: Stimulating Life: A Patient and Family Guide to Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
SOURCE: Cyberonics
YEAR: 2001
LENGTH: 19:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Seizures; Brain; Assistive Devices; Surgery; Pacemakers
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: A relatively new option for seizure management is vagus nerve stimulation therapy. It can either replace anticonvulsant medications, or work together with them. Over 10,000 Americans have benefited, regained control over their lives, and improved their quality of life. A pacemaker-like device is implanted, using a surgical procedure, where a generator is placed in the chest cavity, and an electrode magnet is wrapped around the vagus nerve. The few side effects usually diminish over time. In two out of every three cases, the number and/or severity of seizures was eliminated or reduced. Note: this video is produced by the company that manufactures the device.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Stress Management for Professionals: Staying Balanced Under Pressure (3 Volumes)
SOURCE: CareerTrack Publications
YEAR: 1992
LENGTH: volume 1: 1:25:00; volume 2: 1:28:00; volume 3: 1:03:00
SUBJECTS: Stress Management; Psychology; Business; Management; Communication
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Adult
SUMMARY: A videocassette seminar hosted by Roger Mellott. Contents: volume 1: mastering change and balance, and coping with powerlessness to keep stress in check; volume 2: the truth about seeking approval, and the difference between anger and hostility; volume 3: problem solving, enjoying life and forgiving others.
COPIES: 2
TITLE: Take Another Look: Police Response to Seizures and Epilepsy (Parts 1 & 2)
SOURCE: Epilepsy Foundation of America/Police Executive Research Forum
YEAR: 1992
LENGTH: part 1: 8:00; part 2: 7:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Seizures; Police; Law Enforcement; First Aid; Human Rights
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Relevant to Police Officers and Legal Workers
SUMMARY: A production designed to improve officers' understanding of seizures and epilepsy, and to help them distinguish between seizure-related behaviour and illegal activity, substance abuse or other circumstances. Features police officers, people with epilepsy and examples of actual seizures. Contents: part 1: seizure recognition and management; part 2: key issues for law enforcement personnel.
COPIES: 2
TITLE: Teens and Epilepsy
SOURCE: Epilepsy Association of Calgary
YEAR: 198?
LENGTH: 16:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Seizures; Youth
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Fair
AGE LEVEL: Young Adult
SUMMARY: After experiencing a three minute generalized seizure, a teenage boy explains his epilepsy to his girl friend. Topics include: definition of epilepsy, types of seizures, medications, causes of epilepsy, famous people and athletes with epilepsy, participation in sports, and the need to be accepted by his peers.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Treating Epilepsy with Vagus Nerve Stimulation: A Patient and Family Guide to the NCP System
SOURCE: Cyberonics
YEAR: 1998
LENGTH: 24:45
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Seizures; Brain; Assistive Devices; Surgery; Pacemakers
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: Please see "Stimulating Life"
COPIES: 2
TITLE: Understanding Complex Partial Seizures
SOURCE: Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA)
YEAR: 1990
LENGTH: 15:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Seizures; Stigma
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: This type of seizure is common, but is often misdiagnosed or misunderstood. Symptoms may include stopping, staring, walking, disorientation, lack of recall, pulling at clothes, or swearing. The experience can be embarrassing or strange for the patient. The greatest obstacle is the need for others to treat the patient with understanding.
COPIES: 2
TITLE: Understanding Epilepsy
SOURCE: University of British Columbia
YEAR: 1985
LENGTH: 19:26
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Seizures; Parenting; Children
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: General information about epilepsy for parents. Topics include: definition of epilepsy and seizures, symptoms of seizures, parental guilt and frustration, seizure diagnosis and classification, anticonvulsant medications, the comprehensive treatment approach, informing the teacher, overprotection, first aid for seizures, sources of information, and positive thinking.
COPIES: 4
TITLE: Understanding Seizure Disorders
SOURCE: Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA)
YEAR: 1989
LENGTH: 12:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Seizures; Stigma
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: General information about epilepsy for the general public. Topics include: definitions of epilepsy and seizures, human brain activity, classification of seizure types, seizure symptoms, diagnostic testing, causes of epilepsy, importance of clinical history, anticonvulsant medications, and the problem of public fear, ignorance and misunderstanding.
COPIES: 2
TITLE: Volunteer Board Development (Programs 1-5)
SOURCE: TV Ontario
YEAR: 1995
LENGTH: program 1: 27:50; program 2: 27:50; program 3: 27:50; program 4: 27:50; program 5: 27:50
SUBJECTS: Nonprofit Organizations; Board Development; Volunteers; Business; Leadership; Management
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good
AGE LEVEL: Adult
SUMMARY: The problems that can affect a volunteer board of a nonprofit organization are dramatized, and then discussed. The fictional board used is The Centre for Volunteer Action Serving Hamford. Problems that are dealt with include: conflicts of interest, personality clashes, drafting a mission statement, negative board pattern types, gaining community support, policy formation, working with committees, creating organizational structure, achieving success by working as a team, transitions in leadership, implementing change, recruiting and training volunteers, defining needs, establishing a management style, staff-board relations, and firing a board member.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Volunteering: Today's Answers to Your Questions
SOURCE: Employment and Immigration Canada/Volunteer Centre of Metro Toronto
YEAR: 199?
LENGTH: 8:00
SUBJECTS: Volunteers; Youth; Employment; Social Services
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Young Adult
SUMMARY: There are many positive reasons for young people to seek volunteer opportunities: they help in determining their future careers, volunteers obtain training and valuable work experience, there is the opportunity to work with professionals, one can earn a letter of reference, it can help gain entry to a university program, the hours are very flexible, there is a feeling of satisfaction from making a contribution to the community, new friends are made, one can have fun, and volunteers are able to discover their potential as employees.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: We See the Promise in Every Child
SOURCE: Bloorview Childrens Hospital
YEAR: 1995
LENGTH: 8:00
SUBJECTS: Medicine; Disabled Children
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Adults (Parents)
SUMMARY: A video about Bloorview for parents and caregivers, describing how children can benefit from the facilities.
COPIES: 3
TITLE: Women and Epilepsy Conference (Part 1 and Part 2)
SOURCE: The Conference, Sponsored by Epilepsy Ontario
YEAR: 1997
LENGTH: part 1: 1:50:00; part 2: 1:35:00
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Conferences; Women; Speakers
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Fair (at best)
AGE LEVEL: Adult
SUMMARY: Presentations given at the conference held at the University of Toronto on March 22, 1997. Speakers include neurologists, researchers, epilepsy patients and health caregivers. Topics include: guide dogs, pregnancy, menstruation, marriage, genetics, parenting an epileptic child, seizure prevention and control, SUDEP, brain surgery, anticonvulsant medications, lifestyle choices, epilepsy in the school, legal issues, epilepsy research, and stigma. These videos are useful only as a record of the conference; because of inferior production quality, not a good source of useful information.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Learn Word for Windows 95, Version 7.0, Level 1
SOURCE: Video Professor, Inc.
YEAR: 1996
LENGTH: 56:00
SUBJECTS: Office Procedures; Word Processing; Computer Skills Training
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Very Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: Teaches how to enter and edit text in a word document. Explains basics, such as saving files and printing. Shows how to master Word's spell check and thesaurus features, and how to add a finishing touch to letters and memos with graphics.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Working Together: Management and Treatment of Epilepsy: It's A Team Effort
SOURCE: Edmonton Epilepsy Association
YEAR: 1990
LENGTH: 17:48
SUBJECTS: Epilepsy; Seizures; Awareness
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good
AGE LEVEL: Family
SUMMARY: General information on epilepsy, for the general public.
COPIES: 1
TITLE: Working Up the Patient with Seizures: A Neurological Evaluation
SOURCE: University of Minnesota
YEAR: 1981
LENGTH: 35:00
SUBJECTS: Medicine; Epilepsy; Seizures; Neurology; Brain
PRODUCTION QUALITY: Good
AGE LEVEL: Doctors and Medical Students
SUMMARY: After a patient experiences an epileptic seizure, a physician interviews him and any witnesses, and then performs a complete neurological examination to determine seizure type, focus and cause.
COPIES: 2
