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    Epilepsy Ontario proudly announces Summerfest 2010, a wonderful opportunity for children living with epilepsy to enjoy summer camp at the fun-filled Camp Couchiching! Space is limited, register early!

    July 4 - July 16, 2010 at Camp Couchiching, Orillia, ON

    Click here for information and registration forms.



    Apply for the 2010 Epilepsy Scholarship Awards!

    Application deadline: May 31, 2010.

    Congratulations to all the 2009 Scholarship winners and thank you to all who applied!

    Click here for photos of the 2009 recipients.



    Update: Pheonobarbital levels are slowly back in stock, March 2, 2010, after a reported shortage in December 2009.



    Purple Day is March 26, 2010!

    Purple Day was created in 2008 by a young girl from Nova Scotia, Cassidy Megan, to dispel myths about epilepsy.

    It is now an international campaign to increase awareness of the more than 50 million people living with epilepsy.

    Visit the Purple Day web site to find out more.

    Ontario landmark Illumination Campaign.



    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.



    Visit ARCH Disability Law Centre's new web site.

    ARCH provides legal services to help Ontarians with disabilities live with dignity and participate fully in our communities.



    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 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.

Download Perfection



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