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We extend an invitation to

Attend the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Victoria Epilepsy & Parkinson’s Society

Wednesday 5th June, 2013 11:00 am

 Held in the Great Room at Ross Place, 2638 Ross Lane Victoria BC Canada

Agenda 

1. Welcome

2. Reports & Motions

3. Our Supporters

 4. Introduction to what is new....people, logo

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Join us for a Casual Luncheon

It is important you RSVP 250 475 6677

 

 

 

 

April 2013 Newsletters Available

 

Our April 2013 editions of The Brain Wave and The Transmitter are online.  

 

 

30th International Epilepsy Conference

This coming June 23rd to 27th, 2013,  the 30th International Epilepsy Congress is happening in Montreal.

 www.epilepsymontreal2013.org

Check it out.  We will see you there.

  

 

 

 

2013 Parkinson's World Congress

Next October the world will be arriving in Montreal to share knowledge and best practices on Parkinson's.  It is hard to know when such an amazing event will take place in Canada again.  We encourage our members to take advantage of this opportunity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peninsula Co-op Charity Golf Classic

This year,  the 2013 Peninsula Co-op Charity Golf Tournament is being held on Thursday 20th June 2013 at Olympic View Golf Club.  You can register NOW!  

go to  www.co-opgolf.com

 

 

 

Sponsorship  details

  www.co-opgolf.com   

 

 

          2013 RAFFLE

WIN the Raffle this year!   Cruise & Air Fare for 2    

Get your tickets before June 20th.  

The draw will be 1:30pm on June 20th 2013 at the Peninsula Co-op Charity Golf Classic.  You do not have to be present to win.

 

Win return WestJet flights for 2 people to any scheduled WestJet destination AND enjoy a 5 day Cruise for 2 people (inside cabin) to either Baja Mexico, Bahamas, or Western Caribbean itineraries.  Prize is valued at $4100.00  Restrictions, taxes, certificate fees apply.  License #52904  (Players must be 19+ years to play. Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111 *www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca "Know your limit, play within it.")

 

Purchase tickets:  5 for $20 or a single ticket for $5

 

Tickets are being sold at the Peninsula Co-op Food Centre at Keating Cross Rd, Saanichton  and the Victoria Epilepsy & Parkinson's Centre in Victoria.  250 475 6677


 

 

 

 

 

Join the Purina Dog Guide Walk and support the Seizure Response Dogs program at the Lions Foundation of Canada!

On May 26, 2013 come out (with your dog) and walk along the ocean, starting at Ogden Point at 10:00 am to support this great program! Ted and Pat Mills and Ted's seizure response dog Yogi are seeking support- check out the website and consider sponsoring them.

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Epilepsy Conference

 

Standing Tall for Epilepsy:  Rights and Research

In November 2011, VEPC hosted its epilepsy conference, Standing Tall: Rights and Research , at the University of Victoria. Our keynote speakers were Drs. Mary Connolly, speaking on psychiatric issues that some people with epilepsy experience, and Kristen Attwell-Pope, who used case studies to share how epilepsy is diagnosed.  Our special guest was Ms. Gloria Peckham, the chief trainer for seizure dogs at the Lion’s Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. Gloria, and her human and canine assistants, gave a 45 minute demonstration on how dogs are trained and matched to their owners

The conference had two themes: on the medical front, our keynote speakers aided our understanding of some of the psychiatric disorders of people with epilepsy, and gave an overview of epilepsy diagnosis and treatment. On the personal front, we invited specialists to discuss legal, educational, and employment issues to help individuals and families, offering practical, achievable strategies for living better with epilepsy.

Keynote Addresses on Epilepsy Research and Diagnosis

Dr.  Mary Connolly (pictured above), Neurologist, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, UBC, Director of Pediatric Neurology Program at BC Children’s Hospital
Dr. Connolly spoke on her research concerning psychiatric disorders of people with epilepsy. She discussed how her current research is leading to better understanding and treatment and the potential implications for improved quality of life for children and adults living with epilepsy.

Dr. Kristen Attwell-Pope, Neurologist,
Dr. Attwell-Pope, through a series of actual case studies, discussed how a diagnosis of epilepsy is made and how treatment is determined.

Special Guide Dog Demonstration
Gloria Peckham, head trainer for seizure dogs at the Lions Foundation of Canada Guide Dogs, gave an information session and demonstration (by our local seizure dogs) on how these highly valuable dogs are  selected or bred as puppies, raised, and finally trained as service dogs. She also talked about how the owners must be specially trained as well when they are matched with their dogs.

Your Rights in Action

Civil Rights: Using our newly published book Epilepsy and the Law, Annie Banks, Vancouver Island Human Rights Coalition, and Erin Pritchard, Together Against Poverty Society, provided information on civil rights in BC in a number of areas: benefits, employment and workplace, education, accommodation, and others.

Education: Kristin Sinclair, from the UVic Education Department, offered a workshop on navigating the education system, to ensure individuals are receiving the full benefit of the programs and options available to students here in Victoria.

Employment: Bev Anderson and Beryl Swan from TYES offered a workshop on training and employment options and opportunities in BC.

Community: Isa Milman, former Epilepsy Coordinator at the VEPC, offered insights on developing the Victoria community for people with epilepsy. She used her recent work through the UVic Faculty of Fine Arts Writing Program as an example of involvement, sharing, and growing together.

VEPC would like to thank UCB Canada for its generous support of this conference.