| Record #: NIA0259 |
Last Modified: 12 Feb 2013 |
Last Full Update: 29 Jan 2013 |
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| Notices |
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| Public Bulletin | Starting January 2012, Epilepsy Niagara will be offering three-day workshops to prepare clients to enter or re-enter the workforce. The workshops are designed to empower, build confidence and inform participants about their rights within the workplace. After the workshops, clients will be referred to placement agencies. For more information or to sign up, please call Kristin Welton at 905-353-1096. |
| Description & Services |
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| Areas Served | Niagara Region |
| Description | A non-profit agency dedicated to improving the quality of life of people in the Niagara Region who are affected by epilepsy. Epilepsy Niagara provides support services, education and public awareness to all persons living with epilepsy and their support network throughout the Niagara Region. |
| Hours | Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm |
| Dates | All year |
| Eligibility | Services available to those affected by epilepsy, their families, friends and caregivers. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership - Membership - Free for 2012. Provides access to all support services, education and awareness free of charge, as well as receipt of bi-monthly newsletter. |
| Events | Annual Rylee Morrison Memorial Golf Classic; LCBO Donation Coin Box program; Charity Bingo; 4-on-4 Ball Hockey Tournament; Purple Illumination Gala; Volleyball Tournament. Call the office for more information and other new events. |
| Contact Information |
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| Address & Map | Community Resource Centre 5017 Victoria Ave, Unit 107 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 4C9 View Google Map |
| Located In Community | Niagara Falls |
| Intersection | Victoria Ave and Armoury St |
| Office Phone | 905-353-1096 |
| After Hours Phone | Answering Machine |
| Fax | 905-353-0758 |
| E-Mail | info@epilepsyniagara.org |
| Website | www.epilepsyniagara.org |
| Primary Contact | Kristin Timmins-Welton, Executive Director |
| Alternate Contact | Stacey MacNeil, Support Services Coordinator; Email: support@epilepsyniagara.org |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Bob Romeo, Community Outreach Coordinator; Email: community@epilepsyniagara.org |
| Accessibility | Not Accessible |
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| Service Level | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Non Profit Charity ; (80) United Way |
| Meetings | Check website for details. |
| Print Material | Newsletter: Quarterly.
Pamphlets: All about Epilepsy; First Aid for Seizures; Epilepsy and Diet; Teens & Epilepsy; Men & Epilepsy; Children & Epilepsy; Seniors & Epilepsy; Your Medication for Epilepsy
If specific information is required, please contact the office to access a variety of literature. |
| Established | Oct 2003 |
| Funding | Grants ; Fundraising ; Donations ; United Way ; Foundation |
| Subjects |
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| Subjects | Employment ; Epilepsy ; Health education ; Neurological diseases ; Support groups |
| Broader Terms | Diseases ; Education ; Educational programs ; Groups ; Health ; Instructional programs ; Neurological diseases |
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