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The BC Epilepsy Society offers a variety of programs and services, all grounded in our mission to support, educate, and empower British Columbians who are affected by epilepsy.

09/01/2025

Happy Labour Day from all of us at the BC Epilepsy Society!

Image Description: This graphic has a black background with white versions of the BC Epilepsy Society "Over 60 Years" logo and the I AM A VOICE for Epilepsy Awareness™ in the top left and top right corners of the graphic, respectively. Text below the graphic reads "Happy Labour Day from all of us at the BC Epilepsy Society!". All the text is in white apart from the words "Labour Day" which are in purple. Below the text is a clipart graphic of a group of people doing various jobs including a male painter, a female barista, a male doctor, a male chef, a male construction worker, a male firefighter, a male architect, a male photographer, a male building engineer, and a female artist.

08/31/2025

This International Overdose Awareness Day, let's take action against overdose. Every story shared, every voice raised and every step we take brings us closer to a future free from overdose. Visit www.overdoseday.com to learn more about International Overdose Awareness Day.

Image Description: This graphic has a purple background. There is a clipart graphic of a group of people interlocking hands standing in three circles, each looping around the other. In the middle of the circle is white text that reads "One big family driven by hope". A white version of the International Overdose Awareness Day logo is pictured in the bottom right corner of the graphic.

08/29/2025

Didn't have a chance to learn seizure first aid this summer? Don't worry as the BC Epilepsy Society provides schools, workplaces, organizations, and groups across British Columbia with free seizure first aid workshops. Be sure to visit https://bit.ly/4oV3y6r to book your free seizure first aid workshop today!

Image Description: This video features a pool with rippling water with white text on the screen that reads "The Summer I Got Seizure First Aid Training" stylized in a similar way to the title card of the Amazon Prime Television Series "The Summer I Turned Pretty".

08/28/2025

Actress Sasha Pieterse recently appeared on the SHE MD Podcast where she talked about her decade-long health journey of weight gain, receiving a PCOS diagnosis, and handling epilepsy and seizures all while she was starring on Pretty Little Liars. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Jyyl8R

Image Description: This graphic features a photo of actress, Sasha Pieterse. At the bottom of the graphic is a thin white rectangle with a white circle in the top centre of the rectangle that has a set of purple quotation marks inside the circle. Within the rectangle is white text that reads "I really started struggling with something; I didn’t know what it was. I had also just been diagnosed with epilepsy, which nobody knew until very recently. So I was dealing with seizures with … no idea what the cause was and I was gaining weight". Below this is purple text that reads "Sasha Pieterse; Actress; Person with PCOS and Epilepsy".

08/27/2025

Our friends at the BC Brain Wellness Program are hosting two free programs: Intergenerational Ballroom and Musical Movement at the Old Barn Community Centre in Vancouver open to adults with neurological conditions, older adults and caretakers. Check out the graphics for more information and register at https://bit.ly/3JzLQVW

Image Description: There are two graphics, both of which feature the BC Brain Wellness Program logo, a QR code with the message "Registration open August 25th!", clipart of music notes and people dancing and text that reads "www.bcbrainwellness.ca. brain.wellness@ubc.ca. 604-827-4386". The first graphic has text that reads "Intergenerational Ballroom Dance. New free in-person program! Join our intergenerational ballroom dance class for adults with neurological conditions, care partners, and older adults led by an interdisciplinary team of dance instructors, a community musician, physiotherapist, and UBC students! Old Barn Community Centre. Wednesdays | 12:30-1:30pm. Class #1: Waltz: September 10-October 22. Class #2: Jive or Cha-Cha: October 29-December 10". The second graphic has text that reads "Musical Movement. New free in-person program! Share the joy of moving together in our intergenerational musical movement class for adults with neurological conditions, care partners, and older adults, led by an interdisciplinary team of dance instructors, community musician, physiotherapist, and UBC students! Old Barn Community Centre. Fridays | 12:30-1:30pm September 19th to October 31st".

08/27/2025

Back to School season is nearly upon us so we want to promote our Epilepsy Workshops program where we can provide free seizure first aid workshops for your classroom or school. Sign up online at https://bit.ly/4oV3y6r for a free workshop today!

Image Description: This graphic features a background of a black chalkboard with colourful chalk at the bottom. There is with white text across the top that reads "Back to School with Epilepsy. Did you know that the BC Epilepsy Society provides classrooms and schools in BC with free seizure first aid workshops? Visit the link in the caption of this post or in our link in bio to book your workshop today!”. White versions of the BC Epilepsy Society “Over 60 Years” logo and the I AM A VOICE for Epilepsy Awareness™ logo are pictured in the top left and top right corners of the graphic, respectively.

08/26/2025

As today, August 26th, is Women's Equality Day, we want to share information that women living with epilepsy may need to know. Check out our graphic or visit https://bit.ly/2ODlAO0 to learn more about this.

Image Description: This graphic has a light purple background and dark purple text. The text at the top of the graphic states "August 26th is Women's Equality Day. Information women with epilepsy may need to know" Below this is 6 purple icons with text underneath them that correspond with each trigger which are as follows: (1) "Certain epilepsy medications may affect women with epilepsy differently than they affect men with epilepsy" with an icon of a pill bottle and blister pack of pills; (2) "The impact of female hormones on brain cells may have an effect on epilepsy and seizures women with epilepsy" with an icon of the female symbol; (3) "Certain epilepsy medications may decrease bone density and the risk is higher in women with epilepsy" with an icon of a broken bone; (4) "Pregnancy may have an impact on a woman with epilepsy or on her developing child" with an icon of pregnant person; (5) "Seizure frequency may change in some women with epilepsy as they go through menopause" with an icon of the female symbol with the pause sign inside; (6) "Certain epilepsy medications may make some contraception less effective and vice versa" with an icon of various contraceptive methods. This graphic also features the BC Epilepsy Society "Over 60 Years" logo and the I AM A VOICE for Epilepsy Awareness™ logo at the bottom left and bottom right corners of the graphic, respectively.

08/25/2025

Please do not hold me back or restrain me if I am having a Focal Impaired Awareness or Complex Partial Seizure. You should gently guide me away from hazards only if I am in a dangerous or hazardous situation (such as if I am about to wander into a busy intersection). Instead, you should allow me to move freely once I am in a safe environment.

Image Description: This graphic features a pale purple and pastel purple ombre background with purple text across the top of the graphic that reads "Please do not hold me back or restrain me if I am having a non-convulsive seizure (like a Focal Impaired Awareness or Complex Partial Seizure)". A black clipart icon of a two people trying to hold back or restrain a person is pictured below the text along with a "No" symbol to indicate that this should not be done. Purple text below the icon reads "You should gently guide me away from hazards only if I am in a dangerous situation such as if I am about to wander into a busy intersection. instead, please allow me to move freely once I am in a safe environment". This graphic also contains the BC Epilepsy Society "Over 60 Years" logo and the I AM A VOICE for Epilepsy Awareness™ logo.

08/22/2025

Please do not hold me down or restrain me if I am having a Tonic-Clonic or Grand Mal Seizure because you can bruise or strain my muscles. Instead, you should let my seizure run its course without trying to force it to stop and move me into the recovery position as soon as it is safe to do so.

Image Description: This graphic features a pastel purple and blue ombre background with purple text across the top of the graphic that reads "Please do not hold me down or restrain me if I am having a Tonic-Clonic or Grand Mal Seizure". A black clipart icon of a person trying to hold down or restrain a person having a seizure is pictured below the text along with a "No" symbol to indicate that this should not be done. Purple text below the icon reads "Because this can bruise or strain my muscles. Instead, let my seizure run its course without trying to force it to stop and move me into the recovery position as soon as it is safe to do so". This graphic also contains the BC Epilepsy Society "Over 60 Years" logo and the I AM A VOICE for Epilepsy Awareness™ logo.

08/21/2025

Reminder! We’re hosting our 66th Anniversary Party in Victoria this Saturday August 23rd! We'd love for you to join us at Oaklands Community Centre in Victoria from 1 PM to 4 PM so that you can join us for food and drinks, activities, and games. Tickets are $10 (or $5 for those aged 12 and under). Visit bit.ly/4mktyWA to purchase your tickets today!

Image Description: This graphic has a dark purple background with a purple rectangle with white text reading "Event" and a light purple rectangle with black text reading "Reminder". Below this is white text reading "We are hosting our 66th Anniversary Party this Saturday August 23rd at Oaklands Community Centre in Victoria" with light purple text reading "Join us and have the chance to ..." underneath. Below this are four light purple icons with white text underneath including a megaphone with "Hear the incredible Jacquoline Martin speak"; a fork and knife with "Enjoy food, drinks, and treats"; playing cards with "Take part in family-friendly games"; and arts and crafts supplies with "Make and take home epilepsy themed crafts". Below this is purple text reading "Tickets are $10 or $5 for people aged 12 and under" white white text reading "Visit the link in the caption of this post or in our link in bio to purchase your tickets" underneath. This graphic also features white versions of the BC Epilepsy Society "Over 60 Years" logo and the I AM A VOICE for Epilepsy Awareness™ logo.

08/20/2025

As today is National Accessible Air Travel Day, let's talk about the Sunflower Program at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) where people with hidden or invisible disabilities or medical conditions can indicate they may need extra patience, care, and assistance while travelling. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4b8tS5J

Image Description: All graphics have a purple background, white versions of the BC Epilepsy Society "Over 60 Years" and I AM A VOICE for Epilepsy Awareness™ logos and a photo of a person holding a sunflower lanyard. Text on graphic 1: "August 20th is National Accessible Air Travel Day. What ways can the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) help me? Swipe left to learn more". Text on graphic 2: "Through the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, you are able to discretely indicate to airport staff that you may need a little more help or time going through airport processes; or that you may need extra patience, care, or assistance during your travels. Swipe left to learn more" with black icons with the 2 points. Text on graphic 3: "The Hidden Disabilities sunflower program can be used by people with hidden or invisible disabilities or medical conditions. This can include epilepsy as well as medical conditions like autism, chronic pain, anxiety, brain injuries, and many more. Swipe left to learn more". Text on graphic 4: "If you would like to take part in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, head to the Main or South Terminal at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and visit a Customer Care and Information Counter to pick up your free sunflower lanyard or a free sunflower sticker today!"

08/19/2025

Would you know what to do if I were to have a seizure in the water? Check out our graphic to learn more about seizure first aid for a seizure that takes place in the water.

Image Description: This graphic has a light purple background with a black rounded rectangle at the top. Inside the rectangle is white versions of the BC Epilepsy Society "Over 60 Years" logo and the I AM A VOICE for Epilepsy Awareness™ logo with text below that reads "Seizure First Aid for a seizure that takes place in the water". Below this is five steps with an icon and text including (1) a person supporting someone in the water with text that reads "Support our head and ensure that you are keeping both our mouth and our nose above the water at all times"; (2) a person getting someone out of the water with text that reads "Remove us from the water as soon as it can be done safely"; (3) a person turning someone having a seizure onto their side with text that reads "Once we are out of the water, place us in the recovery position on either side and observe and reassure us until we are through our recovery phase"; (4) a person giving CPR to someone that reads "If we are not breathing, you must immediately begin CPR or rescue breathing"; and (5) an emergency room with text that reads "Please note that you should always take us to the emergency room following a seizure that has taken place in the water, even if we appear to be fully recovered". Arrows are seen going from one step to the next.

Address

PO Box 30521
Burnaby, BC
V5C6J5

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Website

http://www.bcepilepsy.com/

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