Donate to Epilepsy Ottawa-Carleton during 2010!
EOC is working hard to expand its services in 2010! Please donate to support our important work in the community. You can donate directly through Canada Helps. Thank you for supporting people with epilepsy in the Ottawa-Carleton region!
Welcome to Epilepsy Ottawa-Carleton's website!
EOC is a non-profit charitable organization formed in 1987. Our objectives are to provide information, support and social contact for those living with epilepsy in the region and to raise awareness about epilepsy in our community. See EOC Brochure.
We hope that our website will help you to find some of the information you need. If you are unable to find what you are looking for, please call or e-mail us and we will be glad to assist you. In addition, our staff and volunteers can discuss any concerns you may have, in person, or by telephone. Please Contact Us for more information.
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EOC Peer Support Group for young adults (18 to 30 years of age) meets on the last Wednesday of the month (except July) at 6:00 p.m. at the Epilepsy Ottawa-Carleton office (207-211 Bronson Ave.). Contact 613-594-9255 or email info@epilepsyottawa.ca. See Calendar.
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Community Announcements
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www.dogguides.com has a program for “Seizure Response Dog Guides”. There are currently 15 spots on their waiting list. A Seizure Response Dog is a dog that is trained to respond to certain types of seizures. The dogs are trained to react to the person’s physical cues once the seizure has started and to get people’s attention. This is done by the dog barking for help or going to get help within the home environment. The dogs can be trained to active the Lifeline system that will directly summon emergency help through a phone system. The dog is also trained to lie quietly beside the person once the seizure is over, to give comfort to the individual who may be fearful or disorientated.
Dog Guides Canada:
- The ideal clients must be the age of 8 and over and have clinical diagnoses of epilepsy from their Neurologist
- Must have a few epileptic seizures per month
- Must be able to attend a 19 day training course that runs 6 days a week in Oakville, Ontario (all travel and accommodation expenses are covered by the charity)
- Must have good cognitive awareness, ability to follow instructions, and have a fairly good memory that would allow them to retain the information being instructed in class
If you know of an individual who could benefit from having a dog guide, please have them contact Dog Guides Canada at (905) 842-2891.
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Income Tax Update – Service Animals: Medical expense changes for the federal income tax return provide that you can claim amounts paid to purchase, care for, and maintain a service animal specially trained to assist an individual who is severely affected by autism or epilepsy. Reasonable travel expenses incurred for the individual to attend a school, institution, or other place that trains the individual in the handling of the service animal are also eligible. See Guide RC4064, Medical and Disability Related Information, at: www.cra-arc.gc.ca
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End Trash Talk is an exciting youth initiative of the Canadian Epilepsy Alliance. The project aims to give other youth with epilepsy the courage and motivation to get out in the public eye and become ambassadors for the disorder. An attractive End Trash Talk website is up and running. www.endtrashtalk.com is a home for youth with epilepsy – a place to find authoritative and interactive information about epilepsy, seizures, or medications as well as opportunities to listen to other people’s stories and experiences. Visitors can also share their own story in a comfortable forum where they can be respected and supported. Visit the Trash Talk website today!
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December, 2009: Epilepsy Ottawa-Carleton is pleased to announce that we have been chosen to receive a two-year operating grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The OTF is an agency of the Government of Ontario. The two-year grant will allow us to hire an Executive Director who will build the organization's administrative capacity to deliver programs. New funding sources and a larger volunteer base will also be developed to improve and expand epilepsy education programs and support services in our community.
The EOC Board would like to thank the Ontario Trillium Foundation for this tremendous opportunity!
See past event photos
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EOC hosted a Just Desserts Social & Volunteer Recognition Night on June 7th, 2010. The Board of Directors presented awards to volunteers and everyone enjoyed lots of cake and desserts! Thanks to All. Click here to see photos of the event.
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A Very Successful Scissors for Seizures 2010!
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Any questions regarding the 2009 shortage of Phenobarbital?
Please contact: Lyne Parent, Directors Assistant, Therapeutics Drug Division, Health Canada: (613) 941-1499
See IBE's Life Beyond Epilepsy: Be Inspired
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