Visit this page for families with children diagnosed with epilepsy living in northern Alberta (north of Red Deer).
We offer a variety of events and programs, currently available in person or in hybrid formats at our Edmonton office, as well as online for those joining from other locations. We make every effort to keep this page up to date. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@edmontonepilepsy.org.
RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
EPILEPSY 101 SESSIONS FOR FAMILIES
Visit this page for new dates of epilepsy 101 sessions for families. This presentation offers access to basic understanding of what epilepsy is, what seizures are and how they can be recognized, seizure first aid and other information about supporting kids with epilepsy!
NEXT WEBINAR AND IN PERSON SESSION
- Email us at info@edmontonepilepsy.org to request a session for your community, school or child centre. These are offered FREE of charge!
OTHER RESOURCES
Access the resources we built together from the Families Online Conversations (FOCs) sessions held in previous years.
Access our Epilepsy Information Booklets Series – order your online today! Always free.
Request a Kids on the Block live performance for your child at school, to learn together about life with epilepsy!
Talk to teachers and administrators at your school, and book a free Epilepsy 101 presentation for their staff, so they can learn to support your child.
EEA family members access our requests for free events through the KidsUpFront Platform! Become a member today!
RESOURCES FOR YOUTH
YOUTH FUN
SESSIONS
See the list below and keep visiting this page to learn of new projects. Click on the links below to register for your fun session today! Registration will be followed by sharing details about safety protocols, costs and other information.
2025 UPCOMING EVENTS
- Make Bracelets Together – SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025 10:00 TO 12:30. A late morning early afternoon get-together to create special bracelets for the EEA. No skills required. Children with epilepsy, their siblings, friends and families are invited to join.
For any questions email us at info@edmontonepilepsy.org
EPILEPSY WEBSITE FOR KIDS AND YOUTH
Click here to access a wonderful resource to explain epilepsy to younger kids and youth! This project is ever growing! We are adding new content and resources on a regular basis, and invite younger kids and youth to join the special website club, which entitles you to contribute to our inside look at how we can make this resource grow and benefit everyone!
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS RESOURCES:
FOR FAMILIES
FOR FRIENDS/ PEERS
FOR TEACHERS/ EDUCATORS
FOR EMPLOYERS/ EMPLOYEES
FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
PAST EVENTS WITH FAMILIES AND YOUTH
