Helpful Links

 Epilepsy Canada: http://www.epilepsy.ca/eng/mainSet.html

Epilepsy Ontario: http://www.epilepsyontario.org/

Canadian Epilepsy Alliance: http://www.epilepsymatters.com/

International League Against Epilepsy: http://www.ilae-epilepsy.org/

National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC): http://www.naecepilepsy.org/centers/centers.html

The Hospital for Sick Children: About Kids Health - Epilepsy: http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/EPHome.asp

The Ontario Health Technology Advisory Committee: http://www.rsginc.ca/epilepsy/epilepsy.asp
(This Research Strategy Group needs volunteers who have epilepsy for a short survey on treatments - information will be used to help policy decisions)

Family Advocacy Websites

  1. The Child Advocacy Project (CAP): nkellow@probononet.on.ca
    CAP is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the legal rights of children and youth across Ontario. CAP lawyers provide free legal services to:
    • Students who are involved in the Special Education process
    • Children and youth who are at risk of being suspended or expelled
    • Young people who are living independently:

  2. Family Alliance Ontario: http://family-alliance.com/news.html
    Four provincial organizations that represent individuals with disabilities and their families collaborated to produce a document on what is required for meaningful transformation.
    • Family Alliance Ontario
    • People First Ontario
    • Special Services at Home Provincial Coalition
    • Individualized Funding Coalition for Ontario

  3. Individualized Funding Coalition for Ontario: http://www.individualizedfunding.ca
    Members of the Individualized Funding Coalition will facilitate information sessions in various communities. Come and learn about alternatives to traditional supports for individuals and their families including self determination and having access to and control over funds for disability supports.

  4. Special Services at Home Provincial Coalition: http://www.ssahcoalition.ca/who%20we%20are.htm
    The SSAH Provincial Coalition (SSAHPC) was formed in 1990 by a dedicated group of individuals, families and agencies who joined together for strength and support because of growing concerns regarding the need to expand policy and funding for Special Services at Home program (SSAH).

  5. Ontario Coalition for Inclusive Education: http://www.inclusive-education.ca/
    The Ontario Coalition for Inclusive Education is comprised of organizations that are committed to supporting individuals who have a disability, their families, friends and advocates. The primary focus of the Coalition is the achievement of quality education in the province of Ontario.

  6. Ombudsman Ontario: http://www.ombudsman.on.ca/
    Bears the responsibility of investigating complaints against provincial government organizations.