Advocacy
Understand your rights.
Make your voice heard.
Epilepsy can affect more than health. Find resources about
your rights, access to medication and ways to speak up for change.
Start with what matters to you.
Choose a topic to explore information and resources for your next step.
Rights & inclusion
Know your rights
Explore information about disability, discrimination,
accommodation and where to find legal help.
Medication access
Drug shortages
Find reliable shortage information, practical next steps
and questions to discuss with your pharmacist or healthcare team.
Legal information
Epilepsy and the law
Find official legal resources, information about
Ontario’s human rights system and places to seek advice.
Your voice matters
Change starts with understanding.
Advocacy can mean asking for support, challenging a misconception
or helping decision-makers understand the barriers people
living with epilepsy face.
- Speak up about your needs.
Prepare your questions and explain what would help you participate.
- Share reliable information.
Help replace myths with understanding in your school,
workplace and community. - Bring barriers into the conversation.
Tell your elected representatives why access, inclusion
and epilepsy support matter.
Looking for individual support?
Explore ESCO’s programs and complete the appropriate intake form
to request support. Intake review and waiting periods may apply.