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Summerfest 2011!
Epilepsy Ontario proudly announces Summerfest 2011, a wonderful opportunity for children living with epilepsy to enjoy summer camp at the fun-filled Camp Couchiching!

Space is limited, so register early!

Downloads:
Registration Information
Camp Cooch Application Form
Medical Form
Sponsorship Request Form
Poster
Poem by Alex about Camp Counchiching!



    Diagnosing Epilepsy
    Download a pdf of our most recent brochure Diagnosing Epilepsy which provides
    an overview of the common tests doctors use to diagnose epilepsy: EEG, SPECT,
    PET, CT SCAN, MRI and MEG.

    Visit our General Information section to find out more about epilepsy.



    The University of Toronto is part of an international effort identifying the
    gene linked to child epilepsy

    Read the University of Toronto, August 31, 2010, Press Release



2011 OBCL Epilepsy Scholarship Awards
Congratulations to this years recipients of the 2011 OBCL Epilepsy Scholarship Awards.

Application for the 2011 OBCL Scholarship is here!
Please click on the link above.
Deadline for submission is on May 15th, 2011

Download the OBCL poster and spread the word!



Epilepsy Ontario's Sharing, Spring 2010 Edition:
Siblings and Epilepsy
A guide for parents and siblings whose families have been touched by epilepsy

Download Sharing (pdf).



Toronto Star covers Camp Cooch
Read the Toronto Star coverage of Epilepsy Ontario campers

Article: Grand mal seizure taken in stride: 'Camp Cooch' welcomes campers with epilepsy



Are you between the ages of 13 and 17 years old and have epilepsy?
Researchers at SickKids and Alberta Children's Hospital are looking for youth who experience frequent seizures to participate in a study.

The study will examine the quality of life benefits of seizure response dogs for adolescents with epilepsy.

For more information contact Darren Kadis at SickKids.



Epilepsy & The Law:
What are the legal rights of an individual who has epilepsy?

For the millions of people with epilepsy, the social and legal consequences of the disorder can be far more burdensome and disruptive than the medical condition itself.

Download our booklet (pdf) and discover your legal rights.



Perfection Classroom Program and Material
For teachers! Perfection is a Grade 4 program which presents a play and companion teaching materials in two versions: a reader's theatre program and a play that can be performed.

Find out more about Perfection
Download Perfection (pdf)