Epilepsy At Work

A toolkit designed for HR professionals on how to support co-workers, clients & customers with epilepsy in the workplace. Like us on

[Jesse JD P. @JessePre]

- @CentennialTODAY for the #endsmart conference @epilepsytoronto @EpilepsyAtWork #employment

[Epilepsy Toronto @epilepsytoronto]

Looks like your're talking about @EpilepsyAtWork @CynthiaMilburn @EpilepsyOntario @EpilepsyHPH @epilepsydurham @EpilepsyResourc @epilepsy_ww

[Epilepsy Toronto @epilepsytoronto]

Thank you to @cibc for hosting their Assistive Tech Showcase. Great to be able to showcase http://t.co/wwQHo3e1yT

[Epilepsy At Work @EpilepsyAtWork]

A new interactive resource for HR and Employers to understand #Epilepsy in the Workplace
--> http://t.co/1DLt9xAzDT

[Epilepsy At Work @EpilepsyAtWork]

Why hiring people with epilepsy makes good business sense
---> http://t.co/QK9TI4XqIu

[Epilepsy At Work @EpilepsyAtWork]

Employers and HR
People with epilepsy have abilities
Put them to work!

[Epilepsy At Work @EpilepsyAtWork]

Myth
People with epilepsy can’t work

[Epilepsy At Work @EpilepsyAtWork]

Why you should hire a person with epilepsy
---> http://t.co/6i4jVuUNSA

[Epilepsy At Work @EpilepsyAtWork]

Adults with epilepsy often face challenges in the workplace

Unemployment is double that of the general population

[Epilepsy At Work @EpilepsyAtWork]

Absence Seizure (aka Petit Mal Seizure)
--> http://t.co/fUCFEFPuDr

[Epilepsy At Work @EpilepsyAtWork]

Often, no underlying cause can be found for absence seizures
--> http://t.co/UM5XaprPBQ

[Epilepsy At Work @EpilepsyAtWork]

Understanding Absence Seizure

The Basics
---> http://t.co/9umJmIvfAF

[Epilepsy At Work @EpilepsyAtWork]

Blink & You Miss It

Some types of epileptic seizures are so brief, they go unnoticed.

[Epilepsy At Work @EpilepsyAtWork]

#BellLetsTalk

Epilepsy, Anxiety & Depression
---> http://t.co/eV68T3YgXS

[Epilepsy At Work @EpilepsyAtWork]

#BellLetsTalk

Epilepsy Ups the Odds of Mental Health Problems
---> http://t.co/GwIq2JHtEq

[Epilepsy At Work @EpilepsyAtWork]

#BellLetsTalk
Did you know that 1 in 3 people with #epilepsy will experience depression at some point in their life

[Epilepsy At Work @EpilepsyAtWork]

#BellLetsTalk
Is There a Link Between #Epilepsy & Mental Illness?
---> http://t.co/eSHo7xVpUh

[Epilepsy At Work @EpilepsyAtWork]

Get a better understanding of epilepsy
---> http://t.co/1DLt9xAzDT

[Epilepsy At Work @EpilepsyAtWork]

Epilepsy Facts

Historical Overview
--> http://t.co/UMfAuzqGsV

[Epilepsy At Work @EpilepsyAtWork]

The history of #Epilepsy is intervened with the history of humanity
--> http://t.co/g5CUFtIEWB