The Centre for Epilepsy & Seizure Education in BC

About The Centre for Epilepsy & Seizure Education in BC

Our Mission Statement We are dedicated to providing support, information, and education for families and individuals who live with epilepsy, their support staff, educational personnel, friends, co-workers, health care providers and anyone else affected by epilepsy. Goals: To educate children and adults who witness a seizure not to be afraid and to provide them with the essential information and first aid skills that will furnish them with the self-confidence to correctly manage a seizure. To minimize the social stigma for children and individuals who live with epilepsy. To ensure there is access to support, educational materials and programs that will enhance self-care and quality of life for those who live with epilepsy. To establish and deliver educational programs that will maintain a flow of information to the public, government and community agencies, schools and medical professionals surrounding epilepsy. These programs will also identify access to support for those affected by epilepsy. Our Activities Statement: 1) To identify, advocate, educate and create awareness surrounding epilepsy and the needs of those we represent. 2) To assist those we represent in obtaining access to support for school, work and at home. 3) To network and create links for those we represent with government and other support agencies . 4) To create and produce educational materials in multimedia formats.

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