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We provide support services to people with Epilepsy that do not exist elsewhere in Calgary and Southern AB.
International Epilepsy Day is an annual awareness- International Epilepsy Day is an annual awareness-raising initiative organised by the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE). Each year, the 2nd Monday in February marks #epilepsyday. International Epilepsy Day is a key initiative that the epilepsy community will use to drive the implementation of the World Health Organisation’s [WHO] 10-year Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and other Neurological Disorders (2022-2031) or IGAP. Stay tuned for more awareness raising events and stories as we head into March and Purple Day on March 26 when Canada marks another special day for epilepsy supports and awareness in our communities from coast to coast to coast! @canadianepilepsyalliance #epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness @who
Whose woods these are I think I know. His house i Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow. My little horse must think it queer To stop without a farmhouse near Between the woods and frozen lake The darkest evening of the year. He gives his harness bells a shake To ask if there is some mistake. The only other sound’s the sweep Of easy wind and downy flake. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep. Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening, Robert Frost (1923)
Is it cold enough for you?! Some of us here on the Is it cold enough for you?! Some of us here on the EAC team LOVE the winter (snowball fights and winter walks with crunchy snow underfoot anyone?) - but we know, it isn't for everyone. Got cabin fever in your household? Here are three fun ideas about how to pass the time and create some memories with the young ones - or the young at heart. Tennis anyone?! Blow up some ballons and use a paper plate as your paddle - get fancy by adding a handle to the plate by gluing a stick to it. Create a scavenger hunt - even better? Pick a theme your family loves like a recent movie to amp it up! Play an old -ashioned game of "scattergories" - everyone gets to choose a category and a letter of the alphabet. Write the letters across the top of a piece of paper and the categories down the left-hand side - now thing up something that falls within the category (example "species of birds") that starts with each letter (example "C" - Cardinal!). Have fun! PS feel free to share your ideas in the comments!
It's #TBT - but not only that! Once again this yea It's #TBT - but not only that! Once again this year, Epilepsy Association of Calgary partners with Easter Seals Alberta to present Camp Fireworks at Camp Horizon in Bragg Creek. Twelve campers between the ages of 7 - 17 will have an opportunity experience a five day and night overnight camp in a safe and medically supervised environment. Registration opens this week so get in touch with us to learn more!
🎉💜 Join us at Purple Day by Night on Saturda 🎉💜 Join us at Purple Day by Night on Saturday, April 5th, 2025! 🎉💜 Purchase your tickets before February 14th to be entered to win a VIP Limo Package to the gala, courtesy of AM PM Limo & Party Bus! VIP Limo package includes: Private limo transportation for up to 8 guests A sparkling wine toast A scenic photo stop to capture the memories! Don't miss out on this unforgettable night! Tickets available at www.purpledaybynight.com #PurpleDayByNight #epilepsyawareness
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Tips For Disclosing Epilepsy To An Employer

1) Be honest, straightforward and factual. Disclose epilepsy if it affects the job; don’t worry about disclosing it if it does not affect job abilities or the safety of yourself or other employees.

2) Use your best judgement in educating employers. Some employers are knowledgeable about epilepsy, but many are not. Be prepared to give employers information about epilepsy, or let them know where they can find out more.

3) Be aware of any special accommodations you will need to do the job.

4) Be brief – don’t dwell on epilepsy. Try not to build it into a major point of discussion.

5) Be knowledgeable about your epilepsy. Inform employers about your level of seizure control, medications, auras, first aid, recovery and seizure precipitants.

6) Be enthusiastic and assertive in emphasizing your skills, abilities, ideas and assets.

7) Talk with assurance.

8) Know your rights as a person with a disability.

9) Be positive, honest and specific.

10) Relate your disclosure comments to the job and your performance. Be realistic about how epilepsy may affect your work. If possible, relate positive work experience and performance.

11) Inform the employer if your physician has made any job restrictions, or recommendations on what type of work to avoid.

12) At the end of the interview, ask if there is anything else they need to know.

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But your decision will probably be a little more complicated than that. It will depend on factors like the type of seizures you have, their frequency, the type of work you do and your need for assistance. If your seizures or your medication could affect your ability or the safety of you and your coworkers, then we agree with the Canadian Human Rights Commission: it’s probably best to tell.

Unless you feel like a seizure could occur at any time, you don’t have to inform them on your first day of work or in your interview. There are probably better things to talk about (avoid the weather, though – that’s pretty boring). Whether you tell one or two people like your boss, or all your coworkers is up to you. If you have told your coworkers about your condition and what to do if a seizure does happen, you’ll probably be in better shape if a seizure does happen. But that’s totally up to you.

We know as well as you do that the understanding of epilepsy varies a great deal from person to person. Fortunately you’ve got some options in terms of support for helping people in your workplace properly understand you and your condition:

Contact the Canadian or Provincial Human Rights Commission in your area for further information about your rights and obligations as an employee/employer in employing someone with a condition such as epilepsy.

The Epilepsy Association of Calgary can provide in-person or printed material to any work-place if desired, and this can make all the difference. When people are prepared to assist with a seizure, there is usually less fear.

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But your decision will probably be a little more complicated than that. It will depend on factors like the type of seizures you have, their frequency, the type of work you do and your need for assistance. If your seizures or your medication could affect your ability or the safety of you and your coworkers, then we agree with the Canadian Human Rights Commission: it’s probably best to tell.

Unless you feel like a seizure could occur at any time, you don’t have to inform them on your first day of work or in your interview. There are probably better things to talk about (avoid the weather, though – that’s pretty boring). Whether you tell one or two people like your boss, or all your coworkers is up to you. If you have told your coworkers about your condition and what to do if a seizure does happen, you’ll probably be in better shape if a seizure does happen. But that’s totally up to you.

We know as well as you do that the understanding of epilepsy varies a great deal from person to person. Fortunately you’ve got some options in terms of support for helping people in your workplace properly understand you and your condition:

Contact the Canadian or Provincial Human Rights Commission in your area for further information about your rights and obligations as an employee/employer in employing someone with a condition such as epilepsy.

The Epilepsy Association of Calgary can provide in-person or printed material to any work-place if desired, and this can make all the difference. When people are prepared to assist with a seizure, there is usually less fear.

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Project Uplift

Modules Include: Noticing Thoughts | Checking and Changing Thoughts | Coping and Relaxing | Attention and Mindfulness | The Present as a Calm Place | Thoughts as Changeable, Thoughts as Not Fixed | Focus on Pleasure and the Importance of Rewards | Preventing Lapses and Giving Thanks

Key Features: Education about epilepsy and mood, depression and anxiety, and mindfulness | Training and practice using specific strategies to cope with negative thoughts | Personalized goal-setting and support to help you identify when and how to implement the skills learned into your everyday life | Qualified facilitator teams to include a trained epilepsy mental health professional and a trained peer with epilepsy | A virtual group program via Zoom
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PACES in Epilepsy

Modules Include: Epilepsy and Medical Issues | Managing Stress and the Blues | Compensating for Cognitive Challenges | Getting the Most Out of Community Living | Managing my Epilepsy Care | Effective Communication About my Epilepsy | My Health and Wellbeing

Key Features: Education about seizures types and available treatments, the influence of epilepsy on mood, stress, and thinking, and strategies for healthy lifestyle and active community engagement | Training and practice using specific strategies to cope with stress and the blues | Personalized goal-setting and support to help you articulate and pursue life changes that are important to you | Qualified facilitator teams to include a trained epilepsy mental health professional and a trained peer with epilepsy | A virtual group program via Zoom

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