The Center for Epilepsy and Seizure Education in British Columbia was incorporated in 1998 as a not-for-profit organization. Since then we have pioneered landmark education programs that have been adapted provincially, nationally and internationally. We provide direct support to families and individuals struggling with seizures, create children’s education and materials and comfort items, send children to summer camp and promote research for a brighter future with a seizure free tomorrow!
Our Mission:
We are dedicated to creating and providing support, information, and education to 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 & Values:
- To educate children and adults who witness a seizure not to be afraid, 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.
- Ensure there is access to support, education materials and programs that will enhance self-care, and quality of life for those who live with epilepsy.
- To establish and deliver education programs that will maintain a flow of information to community agencies, schools, government ministries and medical professionals surrounding epilepsy, that will also identify access to support for those affected by epilepsy.